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Hoffman Estates, Illinois

Licensed Therapist (LCPC, LC

Social WorkerFull-Time

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

Individual therapyClinical assessmentHIPAA complianceCo-occurring disorders

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).

Social Work by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$74k in purchasing powerIllinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Social Work listings in Illinois192 active6,438 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 76% remote · 24% no call · 70% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedIllinois social worker listings (all specialties): 9% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 18% offer loan repayment218 active listings, Nov 2026
New Social Work listings2,506 in the last 30 days1,457 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
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

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Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,335 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site

Living in Hoffman Estates

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$386k≈ 5.9× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,039/mo≈ 38% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
29 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.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.