Licensed Counselor
Compensation
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Job Description
About the Role
Care Navigators Inc is looking for a passionate and dedicated Licensed Counselor to join our growing team in Illinois. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals and families by providing compassionate, high-quality mental health care in a supportive environment.
Responsibilities
- Provide individual, group, and/or family therapy sessions using evidence-based treatment approaches
- Monitor client progress and adjust treatment plans as clinically appropriate
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in compliance with regulatory standards
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate holistic client care
- Connect clients with community resources and support services as needed
- Participate in clinical supervision, staff meetings, and ongoing professional development
Requirements
- Active Illinois license required (LCPC, LCSW, LMFT, or equivalent)
- Experience providing direct clinical services in a mental health or behavioral health setting
- Proficiency in evidence-based modalities such as CBT, DBT, or trauma-informed care
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with attention to clinical documentation
- Ability to manage a caseload independently while collaborating effectively with a team
- Empathetic, client-centered approach with a commitment to cultural competency
About Us
Care Navigators Inc is a trusted Care Management organization serving the Chicagoland community with a commitment to accessible, compassionate mental health care. Our clients choose us for our personalized approach and dedication to positive outcomes, while our staff thrive in a culture that values collaboration, professional growth, and work-life balance. Join a team that truly cares — about its clients and its people.
This is a remote position.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Mental Health Counseling listings this role was benchmarked against, 88% are remote, 22% have no call, 66% require no weekends — this position is remote.
Mental Health Counseling pay on WeekdayDoc is up 18.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.1 / 10 · above average in mental health counseling | ranked against 783 Mental Health Counseling listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Mental Health Counseling median $88k (middle half $75k–$97k)382 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | remote | peers: 88% remote · 22% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Mental Health Counseling pay trend | +18.1% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Counselor at Care Navigators a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Mental Health Counseling — ranked against 783 active Mental Health Counseling listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.
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