Illinois | Mental Health Therapist | Telehealth
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Compensation Intelligence
BLS OES 2024 · IL adjusted
34% below median for Psychologist in IL — negotiate
Job Description
About the Role
Join Affect as a Mental Health Therapist – Telehealth, $60K-$80K, Illinois in Illinois, United States. Telehealth Mental Health Therapist – Remote Please note: This is a state-specific application. If you are not currently licensed in Illinois, we encourage you to visit www.
Key Responsibilities
- must be verified through the State Board’s website as part of the application process Experience providing psychotherapy in outpatient, private practice, or telehealth settings Strong communication and clinical skills with a person-centered, trauma-informed approach Comfort with EMRs, Google Suite or Microsoft Office, and telehealth tools Ability to work independently in a remote setting with professionalism and integrity Have a private, HIPAA-compliant workspace and reliable internet The Benefits of Joining Affect The salary range for this full-time position is $60,000 - $80,000 and will commensurate with experience and professional license.
- manage anxiety, depression, trauma, and other mental health challenges—on their terms.
- provide supervision for non-independent mental health professionals varies by state and license, but we also.
- Conduct diagnostic assessments and collaboratively develop evidence-based treatment plans Provide individual.
Requirements
- centered, trauma
- informed approach Comfort with EMRs, Google Suite or Microsoft Office, and telehealth tools Ability to work independently in a remote setting with professionalism and integrity Have a private, HIPAA
- compliant workspace and reliable internet The
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $60K - $80K
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Remote position - work from anywhere.
- Flexible scheduling available.
Apply to join Affect as a Mental Health Therapist – Telehealth, $60K-$80K, Illinois.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Illinois | Mental Health Therapist | Telehealth at Affect a 8.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% of all Mental Health Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, remote work flexibility.
Clinicians in this score range report high career satisfaction and sustainable workloads. This is an ideal fit for providers who prioritize long-term career longevity.
Mental Health Therapy — Psychologist Career Context
This Mental Health Therapy position at Affect is open to psychologist candidates.
Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.
Remote psychologist positions in Mental Health Therapy have grown significantly in recent years, offering clinicians the ability to maintain a full patient panel without geographic constraints or commute-related burnout.
Compensation Analysis
Affect lists compensation for this psychologist position at $60k to $80k annually.
Location & Logistics
This is a fully remote psychologist position. Remote clinicians can practice from any state where they hold an active license, eliminating commute time and offering maximum schedule flexibility. Many remote healthcare positions also allow providers to establish a more sustainable long-term practice pattern.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Fully remote — work from anywhere with an active license
- Transparent compensation ($60k–$80k)
- Exceptional work-life balance score (8.4/10)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Psychotherapy, Diagnostic Assessments, Treatment Planning, Telehealth, Clinical Documentation, Trauma-Informed Care, Person-Centered Approach, EMR Proficiency. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Mental Health Therapy role.
Core responsibilities: Conduct diagnostic assessments and provide individual psychotherapy sessions via secure telehealth platforms. Maintain clinical documentation in EMR systems and coordinate care within a multidisciplinary environment.
Benefits package: Medical, dental, vision coverage, Employer paid life and disability insurance, Paid vacation, sick time, holidays, parental leave, Flexible remote work, Continuing education and professional development. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Mental Health Therapy psychologist jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.
Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (3)
Remote work (RR 0.57; 14-23% ↓ burnout)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position demonstrates strong burnout protection with 3 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
2d ago
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