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Life Insight
Burr Ridge, Illinois · Hybrid

Licensed Child & Family Therapist

CounselorNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$70k-$90k

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Job Description

What if your next career chapter meant investing in your clients' futures, and having a practice that invests just as much in yours?

Join Life Insight's Center for Families as a Child & Family Therapist!

Why Work with Us?

With over 18 years of established presence in the community, the Center for Families was created as an extension of Life Insight to serve the specific therapeutic needs of children ages 3 to 22 and their families. Our reputation for excellence in care and our strong referral partnerships ensure a steady stream of clients and a culture where you can truly flourish.

Life Insight is a values-driven, mission-focused practice built on the belief that when we take care of our team, they can take exceptional care of their clients. That’s why we prioritize our clinicians’ well-being by offering comprehensive support, including health insurance, PTO, malpractice coverage, continuing education, and retirement benefits.

Growth is one of our founding principles, not just for our clients, but also for our clinicians. Whether you’re newly licensed or have years of experience, we offer ongoing consultation groups and an in-house training program designed to support both your clinical and personal development. When we know better, we do better!

Job Description

  • Job Title: Licensed Child & Family Therapist
  • Employment Type: W2, Full-time

Compensation: $70,000-$90,000, commensurate with experience and licensure. This is a W2 employee position with an hourly compensation model. All meetings are paid at an administrative hourly rate.

Location: Burr Ridge, Illinois with option for hybrid

Hours

Full-time hours sufficient to support a caseload of 25-30 clients per week, including client sessions and administrative duties.

Job Duties

Maintain a caseload of approximately 25 clients per week as a full-time clinician, with a mix of in-person and telehealth sessions.

Deliver high-quality, ethical clinical care in alignment with Life Insight’s standards and applicable professional guidelines with priority being given to children ages 5+, pre-teens, younger teens, and families

Respond to client communication within 24 hours, whether received via phone, voicemail or in person.

Conduct thorough client assessments and provide appropriate therapeutic services based on individual needs and treatment goals.

Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation, including intake forms, progress notes, treatment plans, termination summaries, and other required records.

Stay current with licensure requirements and adhere to all relevant legal, regulatory, and ethical standards of practice.

Collaborate with other clinicians, healthcare providers, or external professionals involved in a client’s care, as needed.

  • Actively participate in group supervision, case consultation, and team meetings.
  • Foster a collaborative, supportive team environment and contribute positively to Life Insight’s practice culture.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Skills and Requirements

A Master's or Doctoral degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or a related field (required).

Active Illinois licensure or eligibility to sit for licensure (e. g., PhD, PsyD, DSW, LCPC, LCSW, LMFT, LPC, LSW, AMFT) (required).

  • A minimum of 2 years of experience providing therapy in a clinical setting
  • Ability and willingness to maintain a caseload of approximately 25 client sessions per week, assuming referrals are available.
  • Availability to work at least two evenings per week and/or weekend hours based on client needs.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with clients, colleagues, and referral partners.
  • A genuine openness to learning, professional growth, and feedback.

Self-directed and team-oriented, with a strong desire for ongoing clinical growth and a collaborative, supportive approach to working with colleagues.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation: We offer a strong compensation model, including a $1500 signing bonus delivered in your first paycheck to support you as your caseload ramps up.

Comprehensive Benefits Package: Includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off (PTO); 401(k); malpractice insurance; short- and long-term disability; life insurance; personal device reimbursement; and yes, even a Costco membership.

Full Caseload Support: We actively build your caseload before your first day. With a strong referral network and frequent waitlist, you'll have a steady stream of clients ready to work with you.

Dedicated Administrative Team: From intake coordination to insurance billing and scheduling, our admin team handles the operational side so you can focus on clinical care.

The Nest – Our Onboarding Program: Designed to support new hires, foster peer connections, and ease your transition into private practice.

Ongoing Learning & Consultation: Access to structured and drop-in consultation groups, including individual supervision for pre-licensed clinicians.

Continuing Education Support: Funding and encouragement to pursue your clinical interests and grow your skillset.

Thoughtfully Designed Office Spaces: Our offices are intentionally welcoming and comfortable for both clients and staff.

Snacks & Comforts: Enjoy an on-site pantry stocked with snacks to keep you fueled throughout the day.

Collaborative Culture: We believe in connection. Our team is friendly, supportive, and engaged; you’ll never feel like you're practicing in isolation.

Community Connection: We enjoy participating in team outings and giving back through service and engagement with the local community.

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Key Responsibilities

The therapist will maintain a caseload of approximately 25 clients per week, providing high-quality clinical care to children and families through both in-person and telehealth sessions. Responsibilities include conducting thorough assessments, maintaining accurate clinical documentation, and collaborating with other professionals to support client treatment goals.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's or Doctoral degree in a relevant field and possess an active Illinois license or eligibility for licensure. A minimum of 2 years of clinical experience is required, along with the ability to work at least two evenings or weekend hours per week.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Clinical therapyChild and family therapyClient assessmentTreatment planningCase managementCrisis interventionCollaborationEthical practicePsychotherapy

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Child & Family Therapist at Life Insight 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 8,026 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, remote work flexibility.

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 44% are remote, 30% have no call, 64% require no weekends — this position is remote.

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$80k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $80k 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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  • No weekends
  • Hybrid
  • Remote

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
PTO
401(k)
Malpractice Insurance
Short- and Long-Term Disability
Life Insurance