Child and Adolescent Therapist

Peace Within Therapy and Wellness; Barrington (IL); Ibrido; USD 55.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Flexible schedule

Marketing support

Billing support

Clinical supervision

Descrizione del lavoro

Peace Within Therapy and Wellness in Barrington, IL is seeking a compassionate licensed mental health professional to work with children, adolescents, and families. We offer a flexible, individualized approach, creative modalities, and a collaborative team environment.

Full-time or part-time opportunities with professional development, marketing and billing support, and a commitment to inclusive, trauma-informed care. Licensure in LSW, LCSW, LMFT, LPC or LCPC is required.

Competenze

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or related clinical mental health field.
• Current Illinois LSW, LCSW, LMFT, LPC, or LCPC license.
• Experience working with children or adolescents, or strong interest to develop this specialty.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and clinical skills.
• Experience with play therapy, ACT, CBT, DBT, ERP, EMDR, IFS, or parent coaching is a plus.

Mansioni

• Provide individual psychotherapy to children and adolescents, with opportunities for parent and family work.
• Develop individualized, evidence-informed treatment plans.
• Collaborate with parents, caregivers, schools, and other professionals when appropriate.
• Maintain timely clinical documentation and professional standards.
• Participate in clinical consultation and collaborative treatment planning.
• Contribute to a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive therapeutic environment.

Conoscenze

Child & adolescent therapy

Collaboration

Flexible scheduling

Trauma-informed care

Formazione

Master’s degree in Social Work/Counseling or related field

Descrizione del lavoro

Join Our Team! Peace Within Therapy and Wellness is a growing, collaborative group practice dedicated to helping children, adolescents, and families thrive. We’re looking for a compassionate, creative, and motivated therapist who enjoys connecting with children and teens and values a flexible, individualized approach to therapy. If you’re passionate about helping young people feel understood, empowered, and confident, we’d love to connect with you.

What Makes Our Practice Different?

• Neurodiversity-Affirming Care: We celebrate individual differences and use strengths-based, collaborative approaches.
• Creative, Individualized Therapy: We utilize art, play, movement, sensory-based activities, and other developmentally appropriate ways of connecting.
• Supportive Team Environment: We value collaboration, consultation, sharing ideas, humor, and connection.
• Opportunities for Professional Growth: Develop your skills and interests in specialized areas of child and adolescent mental health.
• Flexibility: Opportunities to create a schedule that works with your availability and professional goals.

Who We’re Looking For

A licensed mental health professional (LSW, LCSW, LMFT, LPC, or LCPC) who:

• Enjoys working with children, adolescents, and parents.
• Has experience or interest in some of the following anxiety, ADHD, autism, emotional regulation, OCD, trauma, or behavioral challenges.
• Values neurodiversity-affirming, trauma-informed, and strengths-based care.
• Is open to using creative, experiential, and developmentally appropriate therapeutic approaches.
• Enjoys collaboration while also working independently.
• Is committed to ongoing learning and professional development.

Experience or training in play therapy, ACT, CBT, DBT, ERP, EMDR, IFS, or parent coaching is a plus, but not required. We value curiosity, a willingness to learn, and a strong therapeutic connection just as much as specialized training.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual psychotherapy to children and adolescents, with opportunities for parent and family work.
• Develop individualized, evidence-informed treatment plans.
• Collaborate with parents, caregivers, schools, and other professionals when appropriate.
• Maintain timely clinical documentation and professional standards.
• Participate in clinical consultation and collaborative treatment planning.
• Contribute to a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive therapeutic environment.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related clinical mental health field.
• Current Illinois LSW, LCSW, LMFT, LPC, or LCPC license.
• Experience working with children or adolescents, or a strong interest in developing this specialty.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and clinical skills.

Compensation and Schedule

• Competitive compensation based on licensure, experience, and position structure.
• Flexible scheduling options. Part-time and full-time opportunities may be considered.
• Opportunities for professional growth and specialty development.

Peace Within Therapy and Wellness is committed to creating an inclusive, welcoming environment for clients and clinicians alike.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• Support with marketing, billing, and professional supervision

Application Question(s)

• Do you have an Illinois license in a mental health field, such as LSW, LCSW, LPC, LCPC, or PsyD?

Ability to Commute

• Barrington, IL 60010 (Required)
• Work Location: Hybrid remote in Barrington, IL 60010