Program Therapist (Intensive Outpatient Program & Partial Hospitalization Program)
Listed compensation
$40k-$85k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations and weekend coverage.
Job Description
In this role, you will:
Conduct patient assessments to determine the mental health needs and interventions necessary of clients entering the Intensive Outpatient Program to establish therapy treatment goals.
Work directly with the patient and families, to ensure active and collaborate care from the initiation of treatment to the time of discharge.
Provide individual, family, and group therapeutic services as assigned using evidence-based modalities and interventions.
- Document all necessary information in our EHR platform (Advanced MD).
- Collaborate with the treatment team to ensure quality client care.
- Evaluate progress and effectiveness of therapy interventions.
Offer psychoeducation to clients and their families, providing support and resources to enhance understanding of mental health diagnosis and treatment journey.
Benefits and Perks
- Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, EAP services and more
- $500 professional development reimbursement stipend
- $100 wellness stipend reimbursement to support your own self-care routine
- 10 days of PTO (80 hours) plus up to 5 accrued sick/wellness days
- 6 company holidays
- 2 CME days
- 401k match up to 4%
- Opportunities for growth and professional development
Qualifications and Minimum Requirements
Must possess the following: Masters in Clinical Counseling / Masters in Social Work or one of the following Illinois state licensures: LSW/LPC/AMFT/LCSW/LCPC/LMFT or PsyD
- Experience in group, family, and individual therapy
- Experience working with an array of populations, diagnoses, including co-occurring disorders
Compensation
Base salary range $40,000-$85,000 commensurate to years of experience and licensure
We celebrate diversity when it comes to all backgrounds and identities, and we encourage applications from minorities, LGBTQ+ individuals, candidates of all ages, and nontraditional backgrounds. Clarity Clinic an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
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Key Responsibilities
The Program Therapist will conduct patient assessments and provide individual, family, and group therapy using evidence-based interventions. They will also collaborate with the treatment team and provide psychoeducation to clients and their families throughout the treatment journey.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Clinical Counseling or Social Work and possess a valid Illinois state licensure such as LSW, LPC, AMFT, LCSW, LCPC, or LMFT. Experience working with diverse populations and various mental health diagnoses is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
Clarity Clinic holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 79/100, 6 active listings.
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 44% are remote, 26% have no call, 66% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$63k in purchasing power | Illinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Mental Health Therapy listings in Illinois | 331 active | 7,475 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 44% remote · 26% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Illinois counselor listings (all specialties): 14% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 19% offer loan repayment539 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Mental Health Therapy listings | 2,512 in the last 30 days | 1,354 the 30 days before (+86%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Mental Health Therapy pay trend | −2.9% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
| Clarity Clinic | silver tier, 79/100 | Top Employers work-life index6 active listings |
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