What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Therapist position at Counseling Works?
Do you enjoy creating genuine connections with others, both clients and coworkers? Come join our thriving private practice!
Counseling Works is a boutique private practice in Naperville, Frankfort, Lemont, and Shorewood, IL. We are looking for a therapist with a variety of expertise and experience, yet a passion to advance their skills with a specific client population. The therapist will be exposed to various modalities of treatment, 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 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 will be friendly, outgoing, and take genuine enjoyment in connecting with others. The therapist will have a warm communication style, and take pleasure in interacting with other team members, or collaborating in a team setting. While the therapist will have opportunities to work autonomously, they will find support and structure in the Counseling Works team, and leadership. Compensation is fee per client based, and paid out twice per month.
What you'll get:
- Competitive compensation commensurate with level of experience; commission style/fee for service split model
- A medical biller to coordinate client benefits/eligibility, collect payments and submit claims
- An intake department to answer calls, schedule intake appointments, and gather completed paperwork
- Access to individual consultation with Clinical Director
- Clinical supervision with approved supervisor to earn hours towards licensure
- Monthly peer group case consultations
- Monthly educational opportunities/CEU events
- Supportive team environment
- Comfortable and well decorated office space
- Marketing support, including Psychology Today profile, business cards, and opportunities for blog-writing
- Contributions to monthly premiums for group healthcare plan
- Flexible scheduling of shifts (some weekends required)
- Flexible vacation policy, with PTO accrual opportunity
- 401K company matching retirement plan
- Paid orientation
- No-Show protection
Requirements are:
- Current State of Illinois license as a PhD, PsyD, LCSW, LMFT, LCPC, LSW, LPC, AMFT, MEd, or MA
- Willing to work weekends (minimum of 1 year of a weekend shift required) and evenings
- Prior private practice experience is a plus but not required
- Proficient computer skills–we use Google Docs & TherapyNotes
- Organized, professional, conscientious, timely and responsible.
