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Specialized Education Services
Mount Prospect, Illinois

Therapist

Social WorkerFull-Time

Listed compensation

$55k–$62k

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1h ago · Verified live

Job description

Join Specialized Education Services as a School Therapist – LPC/LCSW/LMFT, $55K-$62K in Mount Prospect, Illinois, United States. Company Overview Shine on as a therapist. Specialized Education Services, Inc.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary range: $55,000 to $62,000 annually.
  • Comprehensive healthcare benefits
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Employee assistance program
  • Mental health support
  • Fertility and family building
  • Paid training
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Credentialing support

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Specialized Education Services as a School Therapist – LPC/LCSW/LMFT, $55K-$62K.

Key Responsibilities

The therapist will provide individual and group counseling services to students while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement IEPs and BIPs. They are also responsible for conducting behavioral assessments and maintaining student records in compliance with regulatory requirements.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in social work, psychology, or a related field and possess professional licensure such as LPC, LCSW, or LMFT. A minimum of 2 years of experience working with children in school or behavioral health settings is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Individualized education plan (IEP)Behavior intervention plan (BIP)Crisis managementDe-escalation techniquesSocial-emotional learningBehavior assessmentFunctional behavior assessmentCase managementClinical documentationCollaborationSpecial education supportData analysis

Social Worker Career Context

Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 46% are remote, 26% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$59k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $59k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks27 jobs · 25 employers

401k / retirement match
96% this job
CME allowance
33%
Loan repayment
19%
Sign-on bonus
15%
PSLF eligible
11%

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Work-life snapshot

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About Specialized Education Services

Education Administration Programs
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive healthcare benefits
401(k) with employer match
Employee assistance program
Mental health support
Fertility and family building
Paid training
Tuition reimbursement
Credentialing support