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Ellie Mental Health - 094
Libertyville, Illinois · Hybrid

Private Practice Mental Health Therapist (Libertyville)

Counselor 8.3 Work-LifeFull-Time

Listed compensation

$70K - $100K

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Benefits

  • Licensed Consultation Group
  • 1:1 Supervision
  • Group Supervision
  • CEU Library
  • Company Swag
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Bonus based on performance
  • Company parties
  • Competitive salary
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Paid time off
  • Training & development
  • Vision insurance
  • For Clinicians in Illinois Ready to Grow in Private Practice, Not Start Over

As a clinician, are you tired of feeling like you're working in isolation or drowning in paperwork? Looking for a place that actually creates ongoing change to prioritize clinician well-being? We're so glad we found you!

Ellie Mental Health was founded in 2015 by licensed clinicians in Minneapolis. Since then, the Ellie Family has continued to grow with multiple clinics nationwide and a growing number of locally owned and operated franchises across the country.

We currently have 2 locations in Libertyville and Bannockburn/Deerfield, IL, with plans of continued expansion in Lake County.

As a Therapist at Ellie Mental Health, you'll share our vision for improving and expanding access to quality mental health care and thrive in an environment driven by our core values of authenticity, humor, compassion, creativity, acceptance, and determination.

At Ellie Mental Health – Libertyville, we’re building a high-performing, clinician-centered group practice designed for experienced therapists who want the freedom of private practice without needing to handle all the business headaches on their own.

This is not an entry-level role as we’re looking for clinicians who are practicing directly with clients in a therapeutic setting, already trusted, and ready to plug into something bigger with their personal goals.

Why Join Ellie Instead of Staying Solo?

You’ve built the relationships, you’ve done the hard work; Now let us handle the rest!

We remove the operational weight so you can focus on clinical excellence and growth, while earning competitively and maintaining autonomy.

What We Handle

  • Billing & Insurance claims
  • Individual & Group Supervision
  • Licensed Consultation
  • Credentialing
  • Paid Digital Marketing & SEO
  • Online Scheduling System & Infrastructure
  • Referral development
  • Administrative support
  • Office space & utilities
  • EHR systems
  • Compliance & documentation support

We Offer

  • Highly competitive compensation structure
  • Paid time off
  • BCBS medical, dental, vision
  • 401K options
  • Flexible scheduling (in-person & telehealth)
  • Access to free CEU library (TPN Health)
  • Professional development support
  • Opportunities to supervise
  • A collaborative, supportive team culture
  • Real leadership team access, no corporate red tape
  • Who This Is Perfect For
  • Private practice therapists tired of managing payroll, rent, and insurance headaches
  • Clinicians in group practices who want more support and stronger leadership
  • Community mental health providers ready to reduce burnout
  • Therapists with an active caseload who can transition clients with them
  • Clinicians with strong word-of-mouth referral streams

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct diagnostic assessments and develop treatment plans
  • Provide high-quality therapy services to clients
  • Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
  • Maintain a caseload of approximately 25 sessions per week (full-time)
  • Deliver evidence-based interventions
  • Collaborate with colleagues and referral partners
  • Participate in team meetings and trainings
  • Option to provide supervision for pre-licensed clinicians

Qualifications And/or Skills

  • Master’s degree in a behavioral health field
  • Illinois licensure or pre-licensure (LMFT, LCSW, LCPC, PsyD; ALMFT, LSW, or LPC)
  • Experience with assessments, treatment planning, and clinical documentation
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Comfort working with children, teens, families, or adults
  • Ability to pass a background check
  • Existing client base or referral network
  • Experience with children, couples, and/or family work
  • Familiarity with case note documentation and EHR systems

At Ellie, we believe that happy therapists do better work, and better work changes lives. If you’re looking to be part of a mission-driven, supportive, and fun-loving team, we’d love to meet you.

  • Location: Libertyville, Illinois 60048
  • Flexible work from home options available.

Requirements

Requires a Master's degree in a behavioral health field and Illinois licensure or pre-licensure (e.g., LMFT, LCSW, LCPC). Candidates should have an existing client base or referral network and experience with assessments and EHR systems.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Interpersonal CommunicationChild TherapyTeen TherapyFamily TherapyAdult TherapyCase ManagementClinical Supervision

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Private Practice Mental Health Therapist (Libertyville) at Ellie Mental Health - 094 a 8.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 10% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 8,035 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 42% are remote, 32% have no call, 62% require no weekends — this position is remote.

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$85k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $85k 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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About Ellie Mental Health - 094

Mental Health Care
St Paul
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Licensed Consultation Group
1:1 Supervision
Group Supervision
CEU Library
401(k)
401(k) Matching
Bonus Based on Performance
Competitive Salary