Pays $55k-$90k — Counselor market median is ~$60k (12 jobs)
Primary Therapist, Over 18 OCD/Eating Disorders Program
About the Role
Outpatient PHP/IOP therapist for OCD and eating disorders. Evidence-based individual therapy. Northbrook, IL.
Join Compass Health Center as a Primary Therapist – OCD/Eating Disorders, No Weekends in Northbrook, Illinois, United States.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $55K - $90K
- Comprehensive medical/dental/vision plans
- 401k program with company matching
- Generous PTO
- Competitive parental leave after 1 year
- CEU seminars
- Volunteering opportunities
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No weekends required.
This position offers weekends off. Work with Compass Health Center in Northbrook, Illinois, United States.
Key Responsibilities
The Primary Therapist will develop and implement individualized treatment plans while conducting individual therapy sessions for patients with OCD and eating disorders. They will also coordinate care with interdisciplinary teams, monitor patient progress, and provide support during program operations.
Requirements
Candidates must be independently licensed as a psychologist, LCSW, LCPC, or LMFT in the state of Illinois. Experience in treating eating disorders is required, with preference given to those with experience in OCD, anxiety, and depression within a PHP, IOP, or residential setting.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Primary Therapist, Over 18 OCD/Eating Disorders Program at Compass Health Center a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Mental Health Therapy counselor listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Counselor Career Context
Compass Health Center ranks #22 of 22 employers hiring Counselor on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 46% are remote, 12% have no call, 52% require no weekends.
Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$73k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $73k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 6.0/10 on work-life balance for Counselor roles.
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