Licensed Therapist (LCPC, LC
Listed compensation
$65k-$82k
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Job Description
Licensed Therapist (LCPC, LCSW, LMFT) | Hoffman Estates, IL | Full-Time | On-Site
About Illinois Counseling Center
Illinois Counseling Center is a new behavioral health program in Hoffman Estates, IL. We provide integrated treatment for adults living with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. We treat both conditions together under one roof, with a care team that works side by side to build each client’s plan.
This gives clients a clear, coordinated path toward recovery and long-term wellness. As a growing program, we’re building a team of clinicians and support staff who value ethical practice, collaboration, and compassionate care.
The Opportunity
The Licensed Therapist is a core member of Illinois Counseling Center’s treatment team. This role provides individual and group therapy to adults with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. The position is full-time and on-site in Hoffman Estates, IL, and it plays a key role in assessment, treatment planning, and client engagement as the program grows.
What You’ll Do
Provide individual, group, and family therapy for adults with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders
Complete clinical assessments, treatment plans, and ongoing documentation that meet organizational and regulatory standards
Lead evidence-based groups focused on relapse prevention, coping skills, emotional regulation, and recovery support
- Work with the psychiatric provider and support staff to coordinate client care
- Take part in supervision and case consultation
- Maintain ethical boundaries, confidentiality, and compliance with HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2
- Support a trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and recovery-oriented treatment environment
Why Join Illinois Counseling Center
- A chance to help build a new integrated treatment program from the ground up
- Mission-driven work treating mental health and substance use together
- A collaborative team that values clinical input and teamwork
- A meaningful role where your clinical skills directly support client recovery
Requirements
Requirements
Required
- Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related field
- Active, full Illinois licensure as an LCPC, LCSW, or LMFT, in good standing
- Experience with group facilitation, documentation, and treatment planning
- Knowledge of trauma-informed care, motivational interviewing, and relapse prevention
- Ability to maintain compliance with HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, and Illinois behavioral health regulations
- Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
Preferred
- Experience in co-occurring or substance use disorder treatment settings
- Illinois Certified Alcohol and Other Drug Counselor (CADC) credential
- Familiarity with ASAM criteria
Compensation and Benefits
- $65,000 to $82,000 per year, based on experience and licensure
- Benefits include paid time off and a company contribution toward health insurance.
- This opportunity is posted by Atlantic Health Strategies on behalf of Illinois Counseling Center.
Key Responsibilities
The Licensed Therapist provides individual, group, and family therapy to adults with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. They are responsible for completing clinical assessments, developing treatment plans, and coordinating care with the psychiatric team.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Social Worker Career Context
Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 76% are remote, 24% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
Social Work pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$74k in purchasing power | Illinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Social Work listings in Illinois | 192 active | 6,438 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 76% remote · 24% no call · 70% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Illinois social worker listings (all specialties): 9% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 18% offer loan repayment218 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Social Work listings | 2,506 in the last 30 days | 1,457 the 30 days before (+72%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Social Work pay trend | +1.9% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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