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Westside Children's Therapy
Mokena, Illinois · Remote OK

Telehealth Clinical Counselor

CounselorIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$55-$68/hr

The week · per this posting · Tuesday – Saturday

Ask the employer about call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 6mo ago

Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Headquarters - Mokena, IL 60448Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Graduate DegreeSalary Range: $55.00 - $68.00 HourlyTravel Percentage: RemoteJob Shift: Open Availability Job Category: CounselingWhy Join Westside?

At Westside, our Clinical Counselors have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact across the full spectrum of child, adolescent, and family mental health.

Our clinicians empower kids, teens, and parents to communicate effectively, develop healthy coping strategies, and navigate life’s emotional challenges through individualized, evidence-based practices.

Perks & Benefits

100% Remote! Competitive Hourly Rates: $55–$68 per hour, based on skills and experience Access Benefits: including Medical, Dental, and Vision, based on eligibility 401(k) with Company Match Employee Assistance Program Paid Vacation, Sick Days & Holidays Fun, Collaborative Culture: team events, celebrations, and supportive leadership What You’ll Do: Conduct individual and parent therapy sessions via telehealth Provide family therapy for parents of children ages 3+ with verbal communication skills, and provide individual one-on-one therapy with children ages 5+, pending clinical evaluation Perform initial assessments, behavioral observations, and both short- and long-term interventions while developing individualized treatment plans Provide psychoeducation to clients and families while collaborating with internal team members and other disciplines to ensure coordinated, comprehensive care Maintain targeted caseload hours of 25 billable therapy hours per week Qualifications

What We’re Looking For: Master’s degree in counseling or social work from a CACREP/CSWE accredited university LCPC or LCSW licensure in the state of Illinois Prior experience working with children and families What Makes You a Great Fit: You are passionate for supporting children, teens, and families through emotional, social, and behavioral challenges You are comfortable working autonomously, providing counseling services via telehealth You adapt your communication style to each child’s developmental level, including using nonverbal strategies when needed, to ensure children feel understood and supported You bring strong clinical judgment and the ability to tailor interventions to each child’s unique needs You are committed to ongoing learning, clinical excellence, and contributing to a positive, family-centered therapy experience You are available to work, Tuesday - Saturday, based on client scheduling needs

Key Responsibilities

The counselor will conduct individual and parent therapy sessions via telehealth for children and families, performing initial assessments and developing individualized, evidence-based treatment plans. Responsibilities also include providing psychoeducation and collaborating with internal teams to ensure comprehensive care while maintaining a targeted caseload.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Master's degree in counseling or social work from an accredited university and hold an LCPC or LCSW licensure in Illinois. Prior experience working with children and families is required, along with the ability to work autonomously and adapt communication for various developmental levels.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Individual TherapyShort-Term InterventionsTreatment PlanningAutonomyCommunication Style Adaptation

Counselor Career Context

Of the 45 active Counseling listings this role was benchmarked against, 76% are remote, 24% have no call, 82% require no weekends — this position is remote.

Counseling pay on WeekdayDoc is up 9.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Telehealth Clinical Counselor at Westside Children's Therapy a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Counseling — ranked against 13,788 active Counseling listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.

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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
20%
Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

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Better work-life than 50% of Counseling listings

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  • Remote
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About Westside Children's Therapy

Individual and Family Services
Mokena, Illinois
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

100% Remote
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
401(k) with Company Match
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Vacation, Sick Days & Holidays