Remote Counselor Jobs in Illinois
Remote Counselor Jobs in Illinois with pay where disclosed, schedule details, and work-life-balance signals. Compare each listing's currency, pay period, location, and requirements before applying.
138+ positions available
138+ Remote Counselor Jobs in Illinois Available Now
These 124 roles pay ~$76k median with 6.7/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
Licensed Mental Health Therapist - West Town
Geode HealthEmployer score · GoldChicago, IL
Crisis Counselor - Fully Remote in Illinois
Protocall ServicesRemote
Therapist QMHP BH Bilingual
Association for Individual DevelopmentYorkville, IL
Therapist QMHP BH Bilingual (57125)
Association for Individual DevelopmentYorkville, IL
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Independently Licensed Mental Health Therapist (PTSD) - Illinois
Re BOUNDEmployer score · SilverRemote
Therapist II
Clarity ClinicEmployer score · SilverIllinois
Crisis Counselor - Fully Remote in Waukegan, IL
Protocall ServicesRemote
Crisis Counselor - Fully Remote in Champaign, IL
Protocall ServicesRemote
Crisis Counselor - Fully Remote in Joliet, IL
Protocall ServicesRemote
Crisis Counselor - Fully Remote in Kankakee, IL
Protocall ServicesRemote
Crisis Counselor - Fully Remote in Chicago, IL
Protocall ServicesRemote
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How Illinois Compares for Counselor Pay
Illinois against neighboring states and the top payers, from our own counselor postings over the last 12 months — not a salary survey.
Counselor roles in Illinois advertise $11k below the $77k median across the 51 states we can measure, where Alaska leads at $102k.
| State | Median pay | vs IL | WLB | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois (this page) | $66k | — | 5.7/10 | 1589 |
| Alaska#1 | $102k | +$36k | 5.4/10 | 152 |
| Mississippi#2 | $96k | +$31k | 5.6/10 | 240 |
| Wisconsinborders | $80k | +$14k | 6.2/10 | 662 |
| Indianaborders | $74k | +$8k | 5.2/10 | 532 |
| Missouriborders | $73k | +$7k | 5.4/10 | 678 |
| Kentuckyborders | $70k | +$5k | 5.9/10 | 509 |
| Iowaborders | $69k | +$3k | 5.8/10 | 368 |
“borders” = shares a border with Illinois; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states.
Remote Counselor Jobs in Illinois: Market Overview & Work-Life Balance
Listing snapshot: this overview summarizes the jobs loaded on this page. Market comparisons use the separate scope and time period labeled in their section.
Illinois offers a competitive market for healthcare professionals seeking remote counselor jobs in illinois. With 138+ open positions, clinicians have strong options for career growth and work-life balance. 100% of listed positions offer remote or hybrid arrangements.
Every listing is evaluated using WeekdayDoc's proprietary work-life balance scoring system. Remote Counselor Jobs in Illinois on this page have an average score of 6.5/10, with 100% offering remote work. This data helps clinicians quickly identify positions that match their lifestyle priorities without reading through hundreds of job descriptions.
Leading employers currently hiring for remote counselor jobs in illinois include PROTOCALL SERVICES, ASSOCIATION FOR INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT, Geode Health, Counseling Works, and more. Positions span remote counselor jobs illinois. New jobs are added daily as healthcare organizations expand their teams.
Among the top-rated employers hiring for remote counselor jobs in illinois, Talkiatry (score: 95.4/100), Boston Neurobehavioral Associates (score: 95.1/100), Hiaah (score: 94.5/100) have earned WeekdayDoc's Top Employer designation based on our proprietary ranking system. This ranking evaluates burnout scores (40%), salary competitiveness (30%), and work-life balance features like no-call and remote options (30%). See the full rankings on our Top Employers page.
According to WeekdayDoc's Market Pulse — which tracks real-time compensation data from thousands of active job postings — the current median salary is $104K, trending up 2.9% over the past quarter. This data is derived from 18,228+ job postings analyzed over the past 12 months — updated daily, unlike annual survey-based reports. Explore salary trends and burnout data on our Market Pulse dashboard.
A few things worth knowing
About Remote Counselor jobs in Illinois.
How much do counselors earn in Illinois?
A reliable salary estimate is unavailable for this sample of counselors. Compensation varies by role, specialty, location, and schedule. Compare employer-posted pay where disclosed, including its currency and pay period; missing pay is not estimated.
Are counselors jobs fully remote?
100% of the counselors roles on this page are remote or hybrid. These include telehealth, chart review, case management, and utilization-review positions you can do from home. Each listing states whether it's fully remote, hybrid, or occasionally on-site.
Which counselors jobs have the best work-life balance?
Every counselor role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.
Who is hiring counselors in Illinois right now?
Employers currently hiring for counselor roles include PROTOCALL SERVICES, ASSOCIATION FOR INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT, Geode Health, Counseling Works, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many remote counselor jobs in illinois are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 138 counselors positions in Illinois listed, with new roles added as employers post them. Job descriptions are public. Verified sign-in with Google or email gives free access to regular Apply, full search, and standard Market Insights. Saved jobs, My Search, and the dashboard also require verified sign-in. Eligible featured employer listings allow Apply without signup or email. Basic calculators are public and free; optional AI contract analysis, RVU Billing Optimizer, and Schedule Optimizer reports remain paid.
Employers hiring now
Organizations with the most openings in Remote Counselor Jobs in Illinois
Brave Health20 open roles here · WLB 99/100Thriveworks13 open roles here · WLB 98/100
BlueSky Telepsych11 open roles here · WLB 99/100
Protocall Services11 open roles here · WLB 65/100
Gotham Enterprises8 open roles here · WLB 96/100
Brightpoint7 open roles here · WLB 62/100Geode Health6 open roles here · WLB 100/100
Little City Foundation4 open roles here · WLB 47/100