Clinical Counselor - Part 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.
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
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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