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Pays $40-$48/hr — Counselor market median is ~$70k (23 jobs)

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Chicago, Illinois

Child and Family Mental Health Therapist

CounselorIncludes weekendsFull-Time
Posted 3mo ago

About the Role

Full-time child and family therapist in Chicago. 15-25 contact hours weekly. Evenings and weekend shift required. Health insurance, paid CEUs, retirement match.

Join Individual & Family Connection as a Child and Family Therapist – Paid CEUs, Play Therapy in Chicago, IL. Join Our Team: Child and Family Therapist Individual & Family Connection |Part to Full Time | Employee with Benefits Bucktown, Chicago, IL 1806 North Damen Ave Chicago, Illinois 60647 River Forest, IL 7357 W North Ave River Forest, Illinois 60305 Help families heal. Grow as a clinician.

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver individual and family psychotherapy.
  • Conduct thorough, empathic client assessments.
  • Develop and adapt treatment goals with clients and families.
  • Collaborate with schools, psychiatrists, and outside providers.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $83K - $100K
  • Malpractice insurance covered.

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.

Apply to join Individual & Family Connection as a Child and Family Therapist – Paid CEUs, Play Therapy.

Requirements

Must be licensed to practice in Illinois (LSW, LPC, LCSW, LCPC, LMFT, or Psy.D.) with experience treating pediatric clients. Availability for evening and weekend shifts is required.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Individual PsychotherapyFamily PsychotherapyPediatric Mental HealthClient AssessmentTreatment PlanningParent CoachingBehavior SupportTrauma-Informed CareSystemic LensAnti-Racist FrameworkAnti-Oppressive FrameworkLGBTQ+ Affirmative PracticeCase ConsultationCommunity OutreachElectronic Medical Records

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 6.4/10 on work-life balance for Counselor roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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PSLF eligible
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Benefits & Perks

Health insurance
Dental
Paid time off
Paid maternity leave
Employer-matched retirement plan
Paid CEUs
Professional development
Supervision toward Play Therapy Certification
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