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Innovative Counseling Partners
Crystal Lake, Illinois

Bi-Lingual Licensed Clinical Therapist LCPC/LCSW

LCSWIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$60-$80/hr

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Job Description

Innovative Counseling Partners - Join a Supportive, Inclusive, and Growth-Oriented Workplace!

Are you looking for a clinic that not only takes a holistic, mindful approach to mental health but also prioritizes a positive, employee-centered environment? Read on to discover why Innovative Counseling Partners, PLLC, may be the perfect place for you!

Compensation: $60-$80 per clinical hour, depending on licensure, billing entity, and session type.

ABOUT INNOVATIVE COUNSELING PARTNERS, PLLC Innovative Counseling Partners is a compassionate, inclusive private practice offering comprehensive mental health counseling and therapy services to a diverse community.

As a client- and employee-centered organization, we understand that prioritizing mental health is as essential as physical health.

We proudly support clients across various backgrounds, including multilingual care, and strive to make our services accessible to everyone-not just those who can afford private mental health care.

Our highly skilled team of therapists is dedicated to creating a warm, supportive atmosphere that fosters growth and healing.

Why Work with Us? At ICP, we recognize that our employees are at the heart of our mission. We value a work environment built on collaboration, mutual support, and growth. Our competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and emphasis on work-life balance show our commitment to you, our team. We offer a positive, inclusive workplace where your hard work is rewarded, and professional development is encouraged.

We are currently hiring: Licensed clinical therapists with experience working with adults, families, couples, children, and adolescents. Bilingual candidates are highly valued in our diverse environment.

Employee Benefits

  • Employee status (W-2)
  • 401K with a 3% contribution from ICP (begins after 6 months of employment)
  • Flexible unpaid time off with the ability to take up to 4 weeks annually
  • Earned PTO for personal use
  • Earned Sick Time Off
  • Continuing Education for up to 12 CEU's per year
  • Consistent stream of referrals
  • Flexible schedules, with a minimum of 12 client hours per week
  • Individual and group consultation and supervision
  • Opportunities to earn additional income through supervision and blog writing
  • Compensation: $60-$80 per clinical hour, depending on licensure, billing entity, and session type.

Qualifications and Requirements

  • Current Illinois license (LPC, LCPC, LSW, LCSW)
  • 1-3 years of experience in behavioral health
  • Passionate about supporting others
  • Ability to work a minimum of 12 clinical session hours per week with flexible options for full-time

Work hours include at least 2 evenings per week or 1 evening per week and hours on Saturday or Sunday with at least (8) sessions at prime time: (5 pm - 9 pm weeknights) or weekends.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Private practice experience
  • Background in Community Mental Health or Behavioral Health Hospital
  • Registered with CAQH and holds an NPI number
  • Specialized training in areas such as Play Therapy, Art Therapy, DBT, TF-CBT, or EMDR

If you want to make a positive impact in a welcoming, growth-oriented environment, consider joining us at Innovative Counseling Partners!

Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive mental health counseling and therapy services to a diverse population of adults, families, couples, children, and adolescents. Maintain a consistent clinical caseload while participating in individual and group consultations.

Requirements

Must hold a current Illinois license (LPC, LCPC, LSW, or LCSW) and possess 1-3 years of experience in behavioral health. Candidates are required to work at least 12 clinical hours per week, including evening or weekend shifts.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical therapyCrisis interventionCase managementPsychotherapyClinical documentation

Social Work — Counselor Career Context

Of the 40 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 60% are remote, 28% have no call, 73% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$146k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $146k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

How many Social Work jobs are remote?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$125k–$166kSocial Work median $60k (middle half $50k–$80k)22 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$146k in purchasing powerIllinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Social Work listings in Illinois11 active380 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 60% remote · 28% no call · 73% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedIllinois Counselor listings: 15% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 19% offer loan repayment605 active listings, Oct 2026
Social Work pay trend+4.4% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Sign-on bonus
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 4.8
Better work-life than 30% of Social Work (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 380 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site
  • Includes weekends
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About Innovative Counseling Partners

Mental Health Care
Oak Park, Illinois
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

W-2 Employee Status
401k with 3% employer contribution
Flexible unpaid time off up to 4 weeks annually
Earned PTO
Earned Sick Time Off
Continuing Education up to 12 CEUs per year
Consistent stream of referrals
Flexible schedules

Living in Crystal Lake

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$351k
Typical market rent
$1,969/mo
Residents’ average commute
29 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.