FT Therapist / PT Clinical Supervisor

Family Counseling Services of Northern Illinois; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Health, dental, vision insurance

Disability and life insurance

Paid holidays and paid time off

Job summary

Family Counseling Services of Northern Illinois is seeking a full-time Therapist/Clinical Supervisor to maintain a partial clinical workload while sharing supervision duties with the Clinical Director. The role focuses on trauma-informed care and supervising provisionally licensed staff toward licensure.

The position requires IL LCSW licensure, 5+ years post-licensure, and 1–3 years supervisory experience across all ages.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current, active LCSW license in Illinois.
• TF-CBT and EMDR certification is preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years post-licensure clinical practice as a therapist or counselor.
• 1-3 years of supervisory experience preferred, or some leadership within mental health.
• Experience working across all age groups (children to seniors) and trauma-informed care.

Responsibilities

• Provide a partial clinical caseload with supervision of staff therapists not yet fully licensed.
• Share clinical supervision responsibilities with Clinical Director for provisionally licensed staff.
• Review treatment plans and progress notes to ensure compliance with ethical and state standards.
• Mentor junior staff on trauma modalities, crisis management, and treatment approaches.
• Help grow clinical programs, workflows, and organizational mental health initiatives.

Education

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) license in Illinois

TF-CBT and EMDR certification preferred

Job description

The Therapist/Clinical Supervisor is a dual clinical and supervisory role responsible for maintaining a partial client workload while sharing essential clinical staff supervisory responsibilities with our Clinical Director. This professional will help supervise staff therapists who are not yet fully licensed, ensuring high-quality care, regulatory compliance, and ongoing clinical development. This position is strategically structured for professional growth, offering the selected candidate future opportunities to expand into deeper clinical leadership and senior administrative tracks within the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Practice & Caseload Management (60%)

• Manage and maintain a dedicated clinical client workload, providing high-quality assessment, treatment planning, and therapeutic interventions.
• Deliver evidence-based therapy to a diverse caseload encompassing all age groups, from children and adolescents to adults and seniors.
• Utilize expertise in a wide range of mental health conditions and treatment modalities as specified by agency guidelines, with a specialized emphasis on trauma-informed care.

Clinical Supervision & Mentorship (40%)

• Share clinical supervision responsibilities with our Clinical Director for provisionally licensed staff therapists (e.g., LSWs, LPCs) to guide them toward full licensure.
• Review clinical documentation, treatment plans, and progress notes to ensure compliance with ethical, legal, and state regulatory standards.
• Facilitate case consultations, mentoring junior staff on specialized treatment modalities, trauma interventions, and crisis management protocols.

Administrative & Strategic Growth

• Partner with Clinical Director to develop and refine clinical programs, operational workflows, and organizational mental health initiatives.
• Assist in organizing internal training, continuing education opportunities, and adherence to evidence-based practices.
• Prepare for progressive expansion into organizational administration, helping shape the long-term clinical policies and financial sustainability of the agency.

Qualifications and Requirements

Licensure & Certifications

• Must hold a current, active, and unrestricted Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) license in the State of Illinois.
• Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and EMDR certification is preferred.

Experience

• Practical Experience: Minimum of 5 years of post-licensure clinical practice as a therapist or counselor.
• Supervisory Experience: 1-3 years of experience providing clinical supervision preferred, or some level of leadership within mental health.
• Demographic Scope: Documented experience working effectively across all age groups (children, adolescents, adults, and families).
• Clinical Specialization: Comprehensive experience treating a broad range of mental health conditions and utilizing varied treatment modalities, with profound expertise and specialized training in treating trauma.

Core Competencies

• Proficient in managing dual priorities of personal clinical production and collaborative staff supervision.
• Deep knowledge of Illinois clinical compliance, confidentiality laws, and mental health ethics.
• Excellent interpersonal, communicative, and leadership capabilities aligned with a supportive nonprofit culture.
• This is a full-time, in-person position. It is an hourly role with pay ranging from $38–$45 per hour , plus additional bonus potential, based on experience.
• FCS offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, and life insurance.
• Generous continued training and educational benefits.
• Paid major holidays, paid vacation, and paid time off with generous closure for end of year holidays.

About the Organization

Family Counseling Services of Northern Illinois is a nonprofit mental health counseling agency dedicated to providing accessible, professional mental health care that empowers individuals, couples, and families to thrive. Serving our community through comprehensive clinical interventions, community partnerships, and trauma-informed care, we foster stronger, healthier households and relationships across the region.