Trauma Informed Therapist

Who We Are

Counseling Works is a thriving group private practice with offices across the southwest Chicago suburbs (Naperville, Shorewood, Lemont and Frankfort). We’re an established practice with a genuine focus on the growth and well-being of our clinicians. We’re adding an experienced trauma therapist to a collaborative, supportive team that values openness, career development, and positive work-life balance.

What You’LL Get

Full admin support: A dedicated medical biller and intake coordinator handle scheduling, insurance verification, claims, and intake paperwork so you can focus on clients

Free supervision & consultation: Individual consultation with the Clinical Director at no cost; supervision provided if required for licensure

• Monthly CEU events: Built-in educational opportunities and professional development
• Marketing support: Online profiles, business cards, and networking opportunities provided from day one
• Healthcare & retirement: Contributions to monthly group healthcare plan premiums plus 401K with company matching
• Flexible scheduling & vacation: Flexible vacation policy with work-life balance as a core organizational value
• Comfortable workspace: Well-decorated private offices across four suburban locations
• Career advancement: Ongoing opportunities for growth within an established, expanding practice

Compensation

This is a fee-for-service role. Therapists earn a percentage of collected session revenue, commensurate with experience and licensure level.

• Master’s level / pre-licensed: 40–49% — approximately $50–$61 per session
• Fully licensed: 50%+ — approximately $63+ per session

The Role

This position is designed for an experienced clinician with a specialty in trauma, including work with PTSD, first responders, veterans, and survivors of abuse. You’ll carry a caseload of individual, couples, and/or family therapy clients, with full administrative support so you can focus on clinical care. You will:

• Provide individual, couple, and/or family therapy sessions
• Conduct diagnostic assessments and formulate DSM-5 diagnoses
• Develop, implement, and maintain individualized treatment plans
• Collaborate with intake, leadership, and care coordination teams
• Contribute to trauma specialty outreach and marketing initiatives

Caseload & Schedule

• Full-time: ~25 client sessions per week; 30+ scheduled hours
• Part-time: 15–20 client sessions per week; 29 or fewer scheduled hours
• Evenings: Minimum one evening shift per week required
• Weekends: Minimum one weekend shift per week required

Licenses & Credentials

Illinois License Required (Active or Actively in Pursuit)

LPC, LCPC, LSW, LCSW, LMFT, AMFT, PsyD, or PhD

Education

Master’s degree required (MEd, MSW, or MA)

Preferred Trauma Certifications

EMDR, CCTP, Brainspotting, Somatic therapy, or IFS

You’RE a Great FIT If You…

• Have direct 1:1 therapy experience, especially with trauma populations
• Hold or are actively pursuing an Illinois clinical license
• Bring a trauma specialty or modality such as EMDR, CCTP, IFS, somatic, or brainspotting
• Thrive with autonomy and also value team collaboration
• Are organized, timely, and accurate with documentation and billing
• Want to grow a caseload without building a practice from scratch

Counseling Works is committed to creating a workplace that fosters growth, collaboration, and positive impact in our communities.