Clinical Therapist

Counselor / TherapistFull-Time

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Job Description

  • Job Title: Licensed Therapist
  • Location: 100 S. Saunders Rd, Ste 150, Lake Forest, IL 60045
  • Position Type: Full-Time or Part-Time non-exempt [AT1]
  • Reports To: Assigned Supervisor or Clinic Director

Job Summary

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Cognitive Behavioral Therapist to join our expanding multidisciplinary team. The ideal candidate will provide individual, group, and family therapy to clients with a variety of mental health and neuropsychological conditions. The Therapist will work collaboratively with other clinicians to develop and implement effective treatment plans, ensuring the highest standards of care.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Services

  • Provide individual, group, and family therapy using evidence-based therapeutic modalities.
  • Develop and implement personalized treatment plans in collaboration with clients and their families.

Client Care

  • Maintain a client-centered approach, fostering a supportive and therapeutic environment.
  • Monitor client progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary.
  • Provide crisis intervention and support as needed.

Documentation and Compliance

  • Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with practice policies and regulatory standards.
  • Ensure compliance with all relevant ethical, legal, and professional guidelines.
  • Participate in regular case review and clinician feedback meetings.

Collaboration and Communication

  • Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team, including neuropsychologists, psychiatrists, and other therapists.
  • Communicate effectively with clients, families, and other healthcare providers.
  • Participate in team meetings and contribute to case discussions.

Professional Development

  • Stay current with developments in the field of mental health and neuropsychology.
  • Participate in continuing education and professional development opportunities.
  • Contribute to the training and supervision of interns and trainees as appropriate.

Community Engagement

  • Represent the practice in community outreach and educational activities.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with referral sources and community partners.
  • Promote the practice through public speaking, workshops, and other outreach initiatives.

Qualifications

  • Master’s or Doctoral degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or a related field.
  • Active Certification in Illinois
  • Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience, preferably in a private practice or mental health setting.
  • Proficiency in evidence-based therapeutic modalities (e. g., CBT, DBT, EMDR).
  • Strong assessment, diagnostic, and treatment planning skills.
  • Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
  • Commitment to ethical practice and continuous professional development.
  • Substantial experience with the pediatric population in addition to experience working with adults.
  • Prefer experience with couples, families, trauma, substance abuse, and schools
  • Prefer a general knowledge of therapy services, community resources, insurance billing, and previous experience with mental health documentation

What We Offer

  • Competitive compensation commensurate with experience and qualifications.
  • Strong administrative support for all aspects of nonclinical work.
  • Opportunities to supervise and train other clinicians (increased compensation).
  • The opportunity to work with a diverse patient population and a team of passionate professionals.
  • A supportive environment that values continued learning and professional growth.
  • No NON-COMPETE required and encouragement to be the clinician you are striving to be.
  • Assistance in developing your professional identity in the area.
  • Employment Details: Clinical Therapist
  • Classification: Full-time, exempt, W-2, benefits-eligible
  • Supervisor: Supervisor or Clinical Director
  • Compensation: TBD based on experience and commission potential

Benefits

  • Medical insurance: employer contribution equal to 50% of the employee-only premium
  • Voluntary dental insurance
  • Voluntary vision insurance
  • Employer-paid life insurance ($10,000 policy)
  • 401(k) retirement plan: 100% employer match on the first 3% contributed, plus a 50% match on contributions 4-5%
  • Paid Time off for hours worked (up to 12 days) for personal, sick, vacation and up to 40 hours may carry over annually.
  • 7 paid holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day.

Commuter and Cell Phone

  • Potential for either or both reimbursements dependent upon policy qualifications.
  • Physical and Work Requirements

This role requires the ability to conduct therapy sessions maintaining focus and attention to detail for extended periods, and sit for prolonged durations. Occasional lifting (up to 25 lbs.) may be required.

Disclaimer

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position. Management reserves the right to modify the role as needed to support organizational growth and operational needs.

We look forward to your application! careers@piecebypiecens.com

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Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Cognitive behavioral therapyIndividual therapyGroup therapyDiagnostic skillsEvidence-based modalitiesOrganizational skills

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 34% are remote, 22% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Mental Health Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedMental Health Therapy median $61k (middle half $57k–$70k)11 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingIllinois index 100.0US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Mental Health Therapy listings in Illinois348 active7,892 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 34% remote · 22% no call · 62% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedIllinois Counselor listings: 15% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 19% offer loan repayment600 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 4.8
Better work-life than 40% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 7,918 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Benefits & Perks

Medical insurance (50% employer contribution)
Voluntary dental insurance
Voluntary vision insurance
Employer-paid life insurance ($10,000)
401(k) with 100% match on first 3%, 50% match on 4-5%
Up to 12 days PTO
7 paid holidays
Commuter and cell phone reimbursement potential

Living in Lake Forest

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$919k
Typical market rent
$3,952/mo
Residents’ average commute
31 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.