Pays $32-$38/hr$30k below the Counselor market median of ~$109k (114 jobs)

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Serene Health
Schaumburg, Illinois · Hybrid

Associate Therapist (LSW/ LPC)

CounselorFull-Time
Posted 1h ago · Verified live

About the Role

In-office and telehealth therapy. Full-time, W2. Schaumburg, IL.

Join Serene Health as a Associate Therapist (LSW/LPC) – In-Office & Telehealth in Schaumburg, Illinois, United States.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Pay rate: $32 - $38/hour.
  • Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits
  • Short & Long-Term Disability
  • Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Plans
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • 401(K) after 1 year
  • Paid Vacation and Sick Leave
  • Paid Holidays
  • Employee Referral Program

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Hybrid position - combination of remote and on-site.

This position offers hybrid flexibility. Work with Serene Health in Schaumburg, Illinois, United States.

Key Responsibilities

The therapist conducts diagnostic assessments, develops treatment plans, and provides individual, family, and group counseling services. They also participate in multi-disciplinary team reviews and maintain accurate clinical case histories for patient progress.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in a relevant counseling or psychology field from an accredited institution. A current license from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation and an NPI number are required.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Clinical interviewingDiagnostic assessmentIndividual counselingFamily counselingGroup counselingCrisis interventionTreatment planningCase managementMental health assessmentPsychiatric emergency interventionAdult psychologyPatient rightsConfidentialityDocumentationEmpathy

Social Work — Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) listings this role was benchmarked against, 68% are remote, 10% have no call, 50% 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 ~$73k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $73k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 2.4/10 on work-life balance for Counselor roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

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About Serene Health

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San Diego, California
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits
Short & Long-Term Disability
Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Plans
Flexible Spending Accounts
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
401(K) after 1 year
Paid Vacation and Sick Leave
Paid Holidays