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Counseling Works
Naperville, Illinois

Clinical Therapist

Counselor Above average in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling)No callPart-Time

Listed compensation

$104k-$127k

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Employment & setting
Part-Time
Call expectations
No call
Weekends
Includes weekends
Posted 39m ago · Verified live

Job Description

Join Our Thriving Private Practice – Where Genuine Connections Matter

Why Choose Counseling Works?

At Counseling Works, we’ve built something special—a boutique private practice with locations in Naperville, Frankfort, Lemont, and Shorewood, IL—that truly supports both our therapists and clients. We believe that when therapists feel valued and supported, they provide the best care possible.

What We Offer You

  • Comprehensive Support System
  • Dedicated medical biller to manage insurance coordination, payment collection, and claims submission
  • Full intake department to handle calls, scheduling, and paperwork collection
  • Individual consultation access with our Clinical Director
  • Clinical supervision with approved supervisors for licensure hours
  • Monthly peer group case consultations for collaborative learning
  • Monthly educational opportunities and CEU events
  • Competitive Compensation & Benefits
  • Compensation: This is a fee for service role, where therapists earn a percentage of collected session revenue.
  • Master’s level and pre-licensed clinicians: 40–49%, typically $50–$61 per session
  • Fully licensed clinicians: 50%+, typically $63+ per session (depending on insurance or private pay rates)
  • Contributions toward group healthcare plan premiums
  • 401(k) with company matching
  • Flexible vacation policy with PTO accrual
  • Paid orientation and no-show protection
  • Twice-monthly pay for consistent cash flow
  • Professional Growth & Flexibility
  • Exposure to diverse treatment modalities to expand your skills
  • Marketing support including Psychology Today profile, business cards, and blog-writing opportunities
  • Comfortable, well-decorated office spaces
  • Flexible scheduling (some weekends required)
  • Supportive, collaborative team culture
  • Opportunities for both independent and team-based work

The Role

We’re seeking a passionate therapist eager to grow their expertise with specific client populations while being part of a warm, collaborative team. You’ll conduct diagnostic assessments, formulate DSM-5 diagnoses, complete treatment plans, and provide 1:1 therapy sessions using evidence-based clinical interventions.

Credentials & Experience

  • Current Illinois license: PhD, PsyD, LCSW, LMFT, LCPC, LSW, LPC, AMFT, MEd, or MA
  • Experience with individual therapy and clinical interventions
  • Availability for evenings and weekends (minimum 1 year)
  • Proficiency with Google Docs & TherapyNotes
  • Private practice experience is a plus, but not required
  • Personal Qualities
  • Genuine enjoyment in building connections with clients and colleagues
  • Warm, professional, and approachable communication style
  • Organized, reliable, and conscientious work habits
  • Passion for collaboration balanced with professional autonomy

Ready to Join Our Team?

If you’re looking for a practice that invests in your growth while providing the support you need to thrive, we’d love to hear from you. Join us and be part of a team where your success matters as much as the care you provide.

Key Responsibilities

The therapist will conduct diagnostic assessments, formulate DSM-5 diagnoses, and develop comprehensive treatment plans. They will provide 1:1 therapy sessions using evidence-based clinical interventions while participating in collaborative team consultations.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current Illinois license such as PhD, PsyD, LCSW, LMFT, LCPC, LSW, LPC, AMFT, MEd, or MA. The role requires availability for evenings and weekends and proficiency with Google Docs and TherapyNotes.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Treatment planningClinical documentationCase consultation

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Clinical Therapist at Counseling Works a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 7,678 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 50% are remote, 36% have no call, 58% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 6.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$115k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $115k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

6.9/ 10
Listing-based score

Above average in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling)

  • No call
  • Includes weekends

Living in Naperville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$478k
Typical market rent
$2,289/mo
Residents’ average commute
31 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Counseling Works

Mental Health Care
Naperville, Illinois
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Dedicated medical biller
Full intake department
Individual consultation access with Clinical Director
Clinical supervision with approved supervisors
Monthly peer group case consultations
Monthly educational opportunities and CEU events
Contributions toward group healthcare plan premiums
401(k) with company matching