Clinical Counselor - Part Time
Listed compensation
$55-$68/hr
The week · per this posting
Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
- Job Location: Frankfort Clinic - Frankfort, IL
- Education Level: Graduate Degree
- Salary Range: $55.00 - $68.00Hourly
- Travel Percentage: None
- Job Category: Counseling
Why 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. In a supportive and collaborative environment, 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
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: 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 Serve as a clinical supervisor to LPC/MSW level prepared team members 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 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 can support the following work schedule: Work Schedule:
Key Responsibilities
Provide individual and family therapy for children, teens, and parents while developing individualized treatment plans. Conduct clinical assessments and serve as a clinical supervisor for LPC/MSW level team members.
Requirements
Requires a Master's degree in counseling or social work from an accredited university. Must hold an LCPC or LCSW license in the state of Illinois.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Clinical Psychology — Counselor Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$128k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $128k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 49 active Clinical Psychology listings this role was benchmarked against, 55% are remote, 16% have no call, 67% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $114k–$141k | Clinical Psychology median $58k (middle half $51k–$73k)32 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$128k in purchasing power | Illinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Clinical Psychology listings in Illinois | 16 active | 372 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 55% remote · 16% no call · 67% no weekends49 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Illinois Counselor listings: 15% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 19% offer loan repayment606 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Clinical Psychology pay trend | +3.6% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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