Clinical Counselor - Part Time

CounselorPart-Time

Listed compensation

$55-$68/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Joliet Clinic - Joliet, IL 60435Position Type: Part-time - Open AvailabilitySalary Range: $55.00 - $68.00 HourlyJob 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. Additionally, serve as a clinical supervisor for LPC/MSW level team members and collaborate with internal disciplines to ensure comprehensive 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 license in the state of Illinois.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Individual therapyClinical assessmentTreatment planningClinical supervisionEvidence-based practiceBehavioral observationCrisis interventionChild developmentMental health counseling

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).

Top Counselor Jobs

43 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution24 jobs · 22 employers

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<$70k
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$70k-90k
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$90k-110k
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks39 jobs · 22 employers

CME allowance
64%
401k / retirement match
59% this job
Loan repayment
28%
Sign-on bonus
18%
PSLF eligible
10%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 4.8
Better work-life than 30% of Counseling listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 579 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Joliet

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$286k
Typical market rent
$1,668/mo
Residents’ average commute
29 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 Westside Children's Therapy

Individual and Family Services
Mokena, Illinois
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, Vision
401(k) with Company Match
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Vacation, Sick Days & Holidays
Fun, Collaborative Culture