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Care Navigators
Illinois · Remote OK

Licensed Counselor

LPC / LMHCFull-Time

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

Individual therapyGroup therapyCase managementMental health assessmentTreatment planning

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).

What does the Mental Health Counseling market look like in Illinois?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.1 / 10 · above average in mental health counselingranked against 783 Mental Health Counseling listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedMental Health Counseling median $88k (middle half $75k–$97k)382 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Work settingremotepeers: 88% remote · 22% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Mental Health Counseling pay trend+18.1% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (783 Mental Health Counseling listings); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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.

Top Counselor Jobs

45 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

34 jobs · 24 employers
9
<$90k
3
$90k-105k
8
$105k-120k
12
$120k-135k
2
$135k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

31 jobs · 24 employers
401k / retirement match
81%
CME allowance
45%
Sign-on bonus
39%
Loan repayment
3%
PSLF eligible
3%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$66 per hour
#2

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#3

Remote Licensed Professional Counselor

$60-$62/hr
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Clinical Manager LCSW, LPC, LMHC, LMFT

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 6.1
Better work-life than 50% of Mental Health Counseling listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 783 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Remote

Benefits & Perks

Remote position
Work-life balance
Professional growth