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Westside Children's Therapy
Willowbrook, Illinois · Hybrid

Clinical Counselor - Part Time

CounselorNo weekendsPart-Time

Listed compensation

$55-$68/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

Ask the employer about call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Willowbrook Clinic - Willowbrook, IL 60527Position Type: Part-time - Open AvailabilityEducation Level: Graduate DegreeSalary 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.

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

Remote, Hybrid and In-Clinic options 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: Conduct individual and parent therapy sessions via telehealth 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 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 are comfortable working autonomously, providing counseling services via telehealth 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 You are available to work to schedule below: Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 3pm - 8pm, and Saturdays 8am - 12pm, based on client scheduling needs

Key Responsibilities

Conduct individual, parent, and family therapy sessions via telehealth and in-clinic for children and adolescents. Perform initial assessments and develop individualized treatment plans while collaborating with internal teams for comprehensive care.

Requirements

Requires a Master's degree in counseling or social work from an accredited university and LCPC or LCSW licensure in Illinois. Prior experience working with children and families is required.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Individual TherapyTreatment PlanningChild Development

Counselor Career Context

Of the 46 active Counseling listings this role was benchmarked against, 54% are remote, 9% have no call, 83% 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)). 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Counseling pay on WeekdayDoc is up 20.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Clinical Counselor - Part Time at Westside Children's Therapy a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Counseling — ranked against 567 active Counseling listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, remote work flexibility.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks20 jobs · 19 employers

401k / retirement match
80% this job
CME allowance
55%
Loan repayment
45%
PSLF eligible
20%
Sign-on bonus
5%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 6.6
Better work-life than 60% of Counseling listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 567 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • Hybrid
  • Remote
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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