Clinical Counselor - Part Time
Listed compensation
$55-$68/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Job DetailsJob Location: Frankfort Clinic - Frankfort, IL 60423Position Type: Part-time - Open AvailabilityEducation Level: Graduate DegreeSalary Range: $55.00 - $68.00 HourlyTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: Part Time: Open AvailabilityJob Category: CounselingWhy Join Westside?
At Westside, our Clinical Counselors have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact across the full spectrum of child, adolescent, and family mental health.
In a supportive and collaborative environment, our clinicians empower kids, teens, and parents to communicate effectively, develop healthy coping strategies, and navigate life’s emotional challenges through individualized, evidence-based practices.
Perks & Benefits
Competitive Hourly Rates: $55–$68 per hour, based on skills and experience Access Benefits: including Medical, Dental, and Vision, based on eligibility 401(k) with Company Match Employee Assistance Program Paid Vacation, Sick Days & Holidays Fun, Collaborative Culture: team events, celebrations, and supportive leadership What You’ll Do: Provide family therapy for parents of children ages 3+ with verbal communication skills, and provide individual one-on-one therapy with children ages 5+, pending clinical evaluation Perform initial assessments, behavioral observations, and both short- and long-term interventions while developing individualized treatment plans Provide psychoeducation to clients and families while collaborating with internal team members and other disciplines to ensure coordinated, comprehensive care Serve as a clinical supervisor to LPC/MSW level prepared team members Qualifications
What We’re Looking For: Master’s degree in counseling or social work from a CACREP/CSWE accredited university LCPC or LCSW licensure in the state of Illinois Prior experience working with children and families What Makes You a Great Fit: You are passionate for supporting children, teens, and families through emotional, social, and behavioral challenges You adapt your communication style to each child’s developmental level, including using nonverbal strategies when needed, to ensure children feel understood and supported You bring strong clinical judgment and the ability to tailor interventions to each child’s unique needs You are committed to ongoing learning, clinical excellence, and contributing to a positive, family-centered therapy experience Work Schedule: 3 - 7 pm Mondays through Friday, Saturdays from 8 am - 2 pm (Optional)
Key Responsibilities
Provide individual and family therapy for children and adolescents while developing individualized treatment plans based on clinical evaluations. Additionally, serve as a clinical supervisor to LPC/MSW level team members and collaborate with internal staff to ensure coordinated care.
Requirements
Requires a Master's degree in counseling or social work from a CACREP/CSWE accredited university. Candidates must hold an active LCPC or LCSW licensure in the state of Illinois.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
Of the 44 active Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 36% are remote, 23% have no call, 80% require no weekends.
Counselor pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.3% 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)). 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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