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Thriveworks
Woodridge, Illinois · Hybrid

Clinical Professional Counselor in Training (CPCT) - Fee for Service

CounselorFull-Time

Listed compensation

$58k

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Job Description

Thriveworks is currently seeking provisionally licensed individuals pursuing Illinois Licensure as a LCPC in Woodridge, IL to provide a mix of telehealth and face-to-face sessions.

About the Job

Thriveworks is a mental health care company founded by clinicians in 2008 and still led by them today. With 340+ locations and a nationwide hybrid care model, we serve over 175,000 clients annually through more than 1.7 million sessions, and we're growing.

In addition to working directly with clients, we partner with health systems and primary care providers because we believe mental health is inseparable from physical health.

As a clinician-led organization, we're built to support the people who do this work with the tools, community, and stability you need to build a career that lasts.

About the Role

We’re hiring licensed clinicians to provide compassionate, evidence-based care to our more than 175,000 clients across the country. You may be a good fit for this role if you’re:

  • Approved by the board as an LPC or CPCT/Clinical Professional Counselor
  • Must be seeking independent licensure and living in Georgia

Must reside within 45 minutes of the office location. Ability to work in the office for the probationary period and then work a hybrid model (50% in office and 50% remote).

  • A graduate of an approved 60-credit hour program
  • Graduate or Post-graduate work experience in a counseling setting treating depression and anxiety is required
  • Graduate or Post-graduate work experience independently conducting intakes and diagnosing (preferred) according to the current DSM-5 under a licensed supervisor.
  • Consistently available to clients for a minimum of 25 sessions with 30 hours of availability weekly
  • A behavioral health generalist who is open to treating a variety of clients, including couples and children
  • Invested in helping your clients achieve measurable progress
  • Confident working with modern clinical technology, including telehealth and EHR tools
  • A good teammate — we’re building a clinical community and value positive contributors

Compensation

Up to $57,700 based on licensure type, session volume, and bonus opportunities. Full-time clinicians are eligible for health insurance, student loan repayment assistance, paid time off, and other employer-sponsored benefits.

How We Support You

We handle the administrative work so you can focus on what you do best: providing exceptional care. That means credentialing, billing, scheduling, and marketing support taken care of for you, plus paid orientation and training to get you started. You'll build a full caseload within 90 days of credentialing, with flexible scheduling available seven days a week from 7 a. m. to 10 p. m. ET.

Benefits

  • As a W2 employee, you'll be eligible to receive:
  • Guaranteed bi-weekly pay for completed sessions
  • FREE group and individual clinical supervision provided
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) with employer matching
  • Paid time off
  • Short- and long-term disability insurance
  • Company-paid life and AD&D insurance
  • CEU reimbursement and free in-house training
  • Student loan repayment assistance

Our Community

Being a clinician can feel isolating, especially in a telehealth world. We're built to make sure it doesn't. You'll have access to live clinical support, monthly case consultations, and a vibrant online and in-person community of more than 2,700 licensed providers. All clinical leadership is promoted from within, so the people supporting you have been exactly where you are.

Ready to Join Us?

Apply today to become part of a team that’s changing mental health care for clients and clinicians alike.

Interested in joining Team Thriveworks? We're thrilled to meet you!

With Job scams becoming more and more frequent, here's how to know you're speaking with a real member of our team:

Our recruiters and other team members will only email you from thriveworks@myworkday.com or an @thriveworks.com email address.

  • Our recruiters and other team members may also contact you via text or phone to schedule an interview.
  • A google meets interview invitation will be sent via email and will only come from an @thriveworks.com email address.
  • Our interviews will take place over Google Meet (not Microsoft Teams, Zoom, or any other platform).
  • We will never ask you to purchase or send us equipment.

If you see a scam related to Thriveworks, please report it to infosec@thriveworks.com. You can contact employment@thriveworks.com with any questions or concerns.

Thriveworks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our people are our most valuable assets.

We embrace and encourage differences in age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, national origin, physical and mental ability, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our employees unique.

We encourage and welcome diverse candidates to apply for any position you are qualified for to bring your unique perspective to our team.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire. This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship, either now or in the future.

By clicking Apply, you acknowledge that Thriveworks may contact you regarding your application.

Key Responsibilities

Provide compassionate, evidence-based mental health care to clients through a mix of telehealth and face-to-face sessions. Manage clinical documentation and maintain consistent availability for a minimum of 25 sessions per week.

Requirements

Must be a provisionally licensed counselor (LPC or CPCT) seeking independent licensure and living within 45 minutes of the Woodridge office. Requires a graduate degree from an approved 60-credit hour program and experience treating depression and anxiety.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Clinical counselingIntake assessmentDiagnosisMental health treatmentDepression treatmentAnxiety treatmentCouples therapyChild therapyCase management

Counselor Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$58k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $58k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Counseling listings this role was benchmarked against, 44% are remote, 28% have no call, 58% require no weekends — this position is remote.

Thriveworks holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 74/100, 475 active listings.

Counseling pay on WeekdayDoc is up 18.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Clinical Professional Counselor in Training (CPCT) - Fee for Service at Thriveworks a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Counseling counselor listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.

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About Thriveworks

Mental Health Care
Lynchburg, VA
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health insurance
Dental
Vision
401(k) with employer matching
Paid time off
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Company-paid life and AD&D insurance
CEU reimbursement