Couples & Relationship Therapist

Counseling Works; Frankfort (IL); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company matching

Life insurance

Paid time off

Paid orientation

Job summary

Counseling Works in Illinois is hiring a licensed or in-pursuit therapist to join a group practice focused on clinical excellence and collaboration. The role centers on helping couples slow down, hear each other, and apply evidence-based approaches to their relationship.

This fee-for-service position offers an instant caseload, uncapped earnings, strong admin support, and growth opportunities. Licensure requirements include a Master’s degree and at least one year of couples counseling

Qualifications

• Illinois license required (active or in pursuit)
• Master's degree required (MEd, MSW, or MA)
• Minimum 1 year of direct experience counseling couples
• Preferred certifications/training: Gottman, EFT, Imago, or AAMFT

Responsibilities

• Conduct couples therapy sessions with an emphasis on helping partners listen and engage
• Manage and balance competing perspectives with warmth
• Bring a clinical framework and adaptability to meet each couple where they are
• Support growth and reduce administrative burden for clinicians

Skills

Conflict resolution

Couples therapy

Active listening

Education

Master's degree

Tools

Gottman Method

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

Imago

AAMFT certification

Job description

At Counseling Works, we've spent years building something we're genuinely proud of: a group practice rooted in clinical excellence, real collaboration, and a deep commitment to the communities we serve. We take care of our clinicians because we know that when you feel supported, your clients do too.

We're growing, and we're looking for a therapist who brings more than just credentials to the table. The right person for this role is comfortable sitting with conflict. You're skilled at helping couples slow down and actually hear each other, and you understand that the relationship itself is your client. Whether you draw from Gottman, EFT, Imago, or attachment-based approaches, you bring a framework to your work and the flexibility to meet each couple where they are.

If you're looking for a practice where your caseload is built for you, the administrative burden is lifted off your plate, and you're surrounded by a team that takes professional growth seriously, we'd love to hear from you.

WHAT YOU'LL GET

• Instant caseload: Steady referrals from day one so you're not starting from scratch
• Uncapped earnings: No ceiling — see more clients, earn more
• No-show protection: You receive your split of any cancellation fees charged, so a client's last-minute cancellation doesn't mean lost income for you
• Full admin support: A dedicated medical biller and intake coordinator handle scheduling, insurance verification, claims, and paperwork
• Free supervision & consultation: Individual consultation with the Owner/Founder and Clinical Director at no cost; supervision provided if required for licensure
• Flexible schedule: Choose your hours with work-life balance as a core organizational value
• Marketing support: Psychology Today profile, business cards, and networking opportunities provided from day one
• Beautiful workspace: Comfortable, well-decorated private offices across four suburban locations

COMPENSATION & ESTIMATED PAY RANGE

This is a fee-for-service role. Therapists earn a percentage of collected session revenue, commensurate with experience and licensure level.

Master’s level / pre-licensed: 40–49% — approximately $50–$61 per session

Fully licensed: 50%+ — approximately $63+ per session

Actual earnings vary based on session volume, licensure level, and cancellation-fee splits.

BENEFITS

• 401(k) with company matching
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid orientation

CASELOAD & SCHEDULE

• Full-time: ~25 client sessions per week; 30+ scheduled hours
• Part-time: 15–20 client sessions per week; 29 or fewer scheduled hours
• Evenings: Minimum one evening shift per week required

REQUIREMENTS

Illinois license required (active or actively in pursuit): LPC, LCPC, LSW, LCSW, LMFT, AMFT, PsyD, or PhD

Education: Master's degree required (MEd, MSW, or MA)

Experience: Minimum 1 year of direct experience counseling couples

Preferred certifications or training: Gottman Method, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Imago, or AAMFT certification

• Can hold space for two people with competing perspectives with warmth and without taking sides
• Bring a clinical framework and the flexibility to meet each couple where they are
• Want a practice that builds your caseload, handles admin, and invests in your growth