Therapist (Licensed or Provisionally Licensed) – Counseling Works – Chicago Heights, IL

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Counseling Works is a boutique private practice in Naperville, Frankfort, and Chicago Heights, IL. We are looking for part-time therapist with potential to grow into full time (27+ clients a week) enthusiastic, easy to connect with and adaptable professional to join our group practice in both of our offices. We are looking for clinicians with a variety of expertise and specializations, and would love to bring therapists who are experienced in working with teens, trauma, somatic experience, or addictions onto our team. Requirements include being licensed (provisionally licensed or in process of applying for provisional license is acceptable) in the State of Illinois, preferably with private practice experience.

The therapist will be exposed to various modalities of treatment including individual, couple, and family counseling and will be expected to conduct diagnostic assessments to formulate DSM 5 diagnoses and complete treatment plans to support therapeutic interventions. The candidate must have experience working with individuals in 1:1 traditional sessions, and have utilized clinical interventions and diagnostic skills in their current or previous work experience. Candidates must hold a license, or provisional license and must be working towards clinical licensure in the state of Illinois.

In addition to the above, the ideal candidate would also bring expertise in a unique treatment modality, demographic, or specialty to Counseling Works. Typically our clinicians are at full time status in an average of 3-4 months depending on availability. Candidate must be: independent, driven, collaborative, organized, detail oriented, and able to enhance our positive-minded group of clinicians. Candidate will be employee status. Compensation is fee per client based, and paid out monthly.

We provide:

Competitive compensation commensurate with level of experience
A medical biller to coordinate benefits/eligibility, collect payment and submit claims
An intake coordinator who answers calls and schedules intake appointments
Access to individual consultation with Clinical Director
Clinical supervision with approved supervisor to earn hours towards licensure
Monthly peer group case consultation
Supportive team environment
Comfortable and well decorated office space
Access to employee-funded group healthcare plan
Marketing support, including Psychology Today profile, business cards, and opportunities for blog-writing
Opportunities for bi-annual bonuses and 401k contributions
Flexible vacation policy

Requirements are:

Current State of Illinois license as a PhD, PsyD, LCSW, LMFT or LCPC
Willing to work weekends and evenings
Caseloads will start small, with the opportunity to grow into full-time
Minimum 1 year experience counseling our practice’s demographic
Prior private practice experience is a plus but not required
The expectation is that you’d immediately be able to block out a minimum of 12-14 hours per week for at least two shifts at Counseling Works
Good computer skills–we use Google Docs & TherapyNotes
Organized, professional, conscientious, timely and responsible.

Responsibilities are:

Provide individual and couples psychotherapy
Complete electronic notes, current treatment plans and obtain client payments in a timely fashion
Formulate DSM 5 diagnoses
Schedule & re-schedule clients for psychotherapy sessions with you
With support, manage client’s emergencies if/as they arise
Consult with other providers, psychiatrists and family members when appropriate
Continue to learn and grow to remain competent in serving the practice’s demographic and your caseload’s unique challenges
General tidiness of the office you are using and the common areas

Job Type: Full-time

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