Staff Therapist (Independently Licensed)
Listed compensation
$62k-$84k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
- Job Location: Oak Brook - Oak Brook, IL
- Education Level: Master's Degree
- Salary Range: $62000.00 - $84000.00Base+Commission/month
- Job Category: Clinical Services, Who We Are: Light On Anxiety Treatment Centers, founded in 2012, is a fast-paced, rapidly growing practice that provides state of the art, cutting edge treatments for anxiety, OCD and related conditions, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), psychiatric medication management and psychological testing. Light On Anxiety’s mission is to provide accessible, practical, empirically-supported treatment to help clients move past anxiety, OCD and related disorders as rapidly as possible. Light On Anxiety strives to exceed client expectations and is committed to excellence in customer service at each step of the anxiety treatment process. We pride ourselves in working collaboratively and providing treatment that is compassionate, personalized and action-oriented. Light On Anxiety offers best in class continuing education through our Clinical Training Institute, which includes case consultation, Clinical Grand Rounds, our Learning Lab and a robust assortment of self-guided training materials to keep staff apprised of innovations in empirically-supported treatment models. In addition, many of our clinicians are involved in writing projects such as co-authoring user-friendly workbooks or assisting in the dissemination of high-quality consumer education through our Webzine. Clinicians also have the opportunity to participate in the Partners in Caring for Anxious Youth (PCAY) research study with Lurie Children’s Hospital.
Responsibilities
Full-time position, including a minimum of 20 hours engaged in client sessions per week Provide child, adolescent and adult clients with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for anxiety related conditions Clinical management of all assigned cases Communicate and consult with members of each clients care team (legal guardians, families, and other internal and external parties) as necessary and appropriate Provide resources, support, and referrals to external services when appropriate Coordinate crisis response for client emergencies, including coordination of care with outside institutions Complete documentation and administrative requirements in a timely and thorough manner Complete all required trainings Actively seek continuing education to stay informed of all evidence-based treatment protocols for anxiety and related disorders Maintain professional conduct and appearance during all interactions with clients and stakeholders Communicate in a timely and proactive manner with clients, external clinical stakeholders, and the Practices administrative team Actively participate in continuing education initiatives and small group supervision Make positive contributions to the Practices culture Perform other duties as assigned Flexibility and adaptability Natural inclination to look for and bring out the best in others Opportunities to engage in community outreach initiatives and organization projects beyond clinical responsibilities
- Schedule: Flexible work arrangements, including one fully virtual day Full-time position (40 hours/week) and Part-time positions (20 hours/week) 1 weekend day required What We Offer: Highly competitive salary commensurate with licensure and experience (Base + Variable Pay compensation structure) Signing Bonus Participation in and certification through Light On Anxiety's year long Clinical Training Institute, offering advanced specialty training in CBT for anxiety, OCD and related conditions Supervision needed to obtain independent licensure Paid Time Off and paid company-observed holidays Health, dental and vision insurance Retirement plan with company match Dependent Care and Commuter FSAs Health Savings Account Short-Term Disability Company sponsored Basic Life / AD&D Company laptop, ongoing technical support and technology stipend Company sponsored continuing education programs to fulfill CE/CME requirements Company-sponsored malpractice insurance Reimbursement for licensure examination, registration and renewal fees Administrative team to build your caseload and manage billing, scheduling and credentialing Gorgeous, modern office space and amenities, allowing for maximum peer collaboration Great opportunities for consultation, collaboration and growth A team-based approach for outpatient mental health services where passionate healers come together to bring out the best in our clients and ourselves
Qualifications
Required Qualifications: Masters or Doctorate in psychology, social work, counseling, school counseling or related field Interest in specializing in CBT for Anxiety A passion for lifelong learning and self-growth A self-starter personality that thrives in a team environment A "can do" attitude Openness to new people and experiences Come join a team that promotes innovation, growth, and treatment strategies that work!
Key Responsibilities
Provide CBT to child, adolescent, and adult clients with anxiety-related conditions, and manage assigned cases, including care coordination and crisis response. Complete documentation and administrative tasks, communicate with clients and stakeholders, and participate in training, supervision, and practice initiatives.
Requirements
A master's or doctoral degree in psychology, social work, counseling, school counseling, or a related field is required, along with an interest in specializing in CBT for anxiety. The posting also seeks a self-starter with a passion for lifelong learning, self-growth, and working collaboratively in a team environment.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Staff Therapist (Independently Licensed) at Light On Anxiety Treatment Centers a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 7,907 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts, remote work flexibility.
Counselor Career Context
Light On Anxiety Treatment Centers ranks #20 of 28 employers hiring Counselor on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% are remote, 16% have no call, 66% require no weekends — this position is remote.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.1 / 10 · above average in mental health therapy (counseling) | ranked against 7,907 Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $62k–$84k | Mental Health Therapy median $70k (middle half $58k–$78k)14 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$73k in purchasing power | Illinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Mental Health Therapy listings in Illinois | 348 active | 7,916 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | remote | peers: 48% remote · 16% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | Illinois Counselor listings: 15% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 19% offer loan repayment604 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Light On Anxiety Treatment Centers | #20 of 28 for pay | Top Employers work-life index |
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