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Thriveworks
Hoffman Estates, Illinois · Hybrid

Licensed Talk Therapist - Fee For Service

Counselor Top 25% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling)Full-Time

Listed compensation

$112,200

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Employment & setting
Full-Time · hybrid
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago · Verified live

Job description

Thriveworks is currently seeking Licensed Clinicians to provide a mix of telehealth and face-to-face sessions in Hoffman Estates, IL.
About the job
Thriveworks is a mental health care company founded by clinicians in 2008 and still led by them today. With 340+ locations and a nationwide hybrid care model, we serve over 175,000 clients annually through more than 1.7 million sessions, and we're growing. In addition to working directly with clients, we partner with health systems and primary care providers because we believe mental health is inseparable from physical health. As a clinician-led organization, we're built to support the people who do this work with the tools, community, and stability you need to build a career that lasts.

About the Role
We’re hiring licensed clinicians to provide compassionate, evidence-based care to our more than 175,000 clients across the country. You may be a good fit for this role if you’re:
Independently licensed and living in Illinois— LCPC, LMFT, LCSW, PhD (Licensed Psychologist)
Consistently available to clients for a minimum of 25 sessions with 30 hours of availability weekly
A behavioral health generalist who is open to treating a variety of clients, including couples and children
Invested in helping your clients achieve measurable progress
Confident working with modern clinical technology, including telehealth and EHR tools
A good teammate — we’re building a clinical community and value positive contributors
Compensation
Up to $112,200 based on licensure type, session volume, and bonus opportunities. Full-time clinicians are eligible for health insurance, student loan repayment assistance, paid time off, and other employer-sponsored benefits.
How We Support You
We handle the administrative work so you can focus on what you do best: providing exceptional care. That means credentialing, billing, scheduling, and marketing support taken care of for you, plus paid orientation and training to get you started. You'll build a full caseload within 90 days of credentialing, with flexible scheduling available seven days a week from 7 a. m. to 10 p. m. ET.

Benefits
As a W2 employee, you'll be eligible to receive:
Guaranteed bi-weekly pay for completed sessions
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) with employer matching
Paid time off
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Company-paid life and AD&D insurance
CEU reimbursement and free in-house training
Student loan repayment assistance
Opportunities for paid clinical supervisor roles in select states

Our Community
Being a clinician can feel isolating, especially in a telehealth world. We're built to make sure it doesn't. You'll have access to live clinical support, monthly case consultations, and a vibrant online and in-person community of more than 2,700 licensed providers. All clinical leadership is promoted from within, so the people supporting you have been exactly where you are.

Ready to Join Us?
Apply today to become part of a team that’s changing mental health care for clients and clinicians alike.

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Key Responsibilities

Provide compassionate, evidence-based mental health care to clients through a mix of telehealth and face-to-face sessions. Maintain consistent availability for at least 25 sessions per week while utilizing modern clinical technology and EHR tools.

Requirements

Must be an independently licensed clinician in Illinois, such as an LCPC, LMFT, LCSW, or PhD. Candidates should be behavioral health generalists comfortable treating a diverse range of clients including children and couples.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Clinical therapyCase managementClinical documentationPatient assessmentCrisis interventionTreatment planningCouples therapyChild therapyMental health counselingClinical consultation

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Talk Therapist - Fee For Service at Thriveworks a 7.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 7,782 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.

Counselor Career Context

Thriveworks ranks #6 of 21 employers hiring Counselor on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay, and holds silver-tier status on the Top Employers work-life index, composite score 71/100, 494 active listings.

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 56% are remote, 16% have no call, 66% require no weekends — this position is remote.

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.4% 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)), so the posted ~$112k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $112k 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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About Thriveworks

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Lynchburg, VA
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
401(k) with employer matching
Paid Time Off
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Company-paid life and AD&D insurance
CEU reimbursement