Clinical Therapist

Wellness Transformed; Wheaton (IL); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development support

Supervision hours toward licensure

Growth toward leadership

Job summary

Wellness Transformed in Illinois is seeking a compassionate Licensed Clinical Therapist to serve marginalized communities and grow into leadership. The role supports individual, family, and group therapy with trauma-informed care, while maintaining strict documentation and HIPAA compliance.

You will work with gender diverse and LGBTQIA+ clients, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, participate in trainings, and may advance to Clinical Director responsibilities as the organization scales.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work, counseling, marriage and family therapy, or related clinical field.
• Active, unrestricted licensure in Illinois (LCSW, LCPC, LMFT, or equivalent).
• Minimum 2 years of post-licensure clinical experience.
• Demonstrated experience working with LGBTQIA+ and/or gender diverse populations.
• Commitment to affirming, equity-centered, trauma-informed care.
• Strong clinical documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, family, and relationship therapy and group counseling services using evidence-based and trauma-informed approaches.
• Carry a caseload reflective of organizational capacity and client need.
• Complete clinical documentation in a timely, thorough, and compliant manner (progress notes, treatment plans, discharge summaries).
• Participate in case consultation, peer review, and clinical supervision as applicable.
• Maintain HIPAA compliance and uphold the ethical standards of your licensure board.
• Provide affirming care to gender diverse, LGBTQIA+, and other underserved clients.
• Conduct or support readiness assessments and letters of support for clients pursuing care, as clinically appropriate and within scope.
• Engage with clients using a culturally responsive, strengths-based framework.
• Collaborate with clinical and operations staff in a team-based care environment.
• Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and organizational planning discussions.
• Contribute to the development of clinical policies, procedures, & quality improvement initiatives.
• Support onboarding and mentorship of new clinical staff over time.
• Growth pathway: Clinical Director responsibilities would include oversight of clinical quality, documentation standards, licensure compliance, supervision infrastructure, hiring, onboarding, development, liaison with Executive Director, grant reporting, and external partnerships.

Skills

Licensure IL

Trauma-informed care

Clinical documentation

LGBTQIA+ experience

Education

Master's degree in social work/counseling/MFT

Job description

We are seeking a compassionate, skilled, and equity-centered Licensed Clinical Therapist to join our growing team. This role is designed for a clinician who brings strong therapeutic skills and a genuine commitment to serving marginalized communities and who has the interest and potential to grow into organizational leadership. As Wellness Transformed scales, this position offers a natural pathway toward a Clinical Director role for the right candidate.

Core Responsibilities

Clinical Practice

• Provide individual, family, and relationship therapy and group counseling services using evidence-based and trauma-informed approaches
• Carry a caseload reflective of organizational capacity and client need
• Complete clinical documentation in a timely, thorough, and compliant manner (progress notes, treatment plans, discharge summaries)
• Participate in case consultation, peer review, and clinical supervision as applicable
• Maintain HIPAA compliance and uphold the ethical standards of your licensure board

Community & Population Focus

• Provide affirming care to gender diverse, LGBTQIA+, and other underserved clients
• Conduct or support readiness assessments and letters of support for clients pursuing care, as clinically appropriate and within scope
• Engage with clients using a culturally responsive, strengths-based framework
• Collaborate with clinical and operations staff in a team-based care environment
• Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and organizational planning discussions
• Contribute to the development of clinical policies, procedures, & quality improvement initiatives
• Support onboarding and mentorship of new clinical staff over time

Growth Pathway: Clinical Director

High-performing clinicians in this role may be considered for a Clinical Director designation as the organization grows.

Clinical Director responsibilities would include:

• Oversight of clinical quality, documentation standards, and licensure compliance across the team
• Development and implementation of clinical supervision infrastructure
• Leadership of clinical hiring, onboarding, and professional development
• Serving as the primary liaison between clinical staff and the Executive Director
• Supporting grant reporting related to clinical outcomes and program fidelity
• Representing Wellness Transformed in external clinical partnerships

Qualifications

Required:

• Master's degree in social work, counseling, marriage and family therapy, or related clinical field
• Active, unrestricted licensure in Illinois (LCSW, LCPC, LMFT, or equivalent)
• Minimum 2 years of post-licensure clinical experience
• Demonstrated experience working with LGBTQIA+ and/or gender diverse populations
• Commitment to affirming, equity-centered, trauma-informed care
• Strong clinical documentation skills

Preferred:

• Experience with WPATH Standards of Care, readiness assessments, and letter writing
• Experience in nonprofit, community mental health, or integrated care settings
• Interest in clinical supervision, leadership, or program development
• Bilingual or multilingual capabilities
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience (base salary approx. $70,000)
• Professional development support, including supervision hours toward advanced licensure where applicable
• Organizational investment in your growth toward leadership

Wellness Transformed is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from individuals with lived expertise in LGBTQIA+, BIPOC, and/or other communities we serve.