Full-Time Child Therapist

Mind Chicago, PC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay structure

Paid time off (PTO)

Employer-subsidized health care insurance

Employer-paid professional liability insurance

Employer-sponsored networking events

Potential paid supervision opportunities after 1 year

Job summary

Mind Chicago, PC is seeking a Full-Time Child & Family Therapist to provide in-person therapy to children aged 2-15 and their parents, requiring an Illinois license. The role involves maintaining a robust caseload, attending weekly consultations, and participating in essential trainings.

Compensation ranges from $75,000 to $100,000 annually, with a $2500 sign-on bonus and various perks such as health care benefits and ongoing support.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of post-graduate therapy experience.
• Licensed in Illinois as a clinician.
• Experience in individual and group therapy settings.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a minimum of 17 billed clients per week.
• Book 20+ clients per week, generally working about 32 hours.
• Participate in regular consultations and training.

Skills

Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)

Parent Management Training (PMT)

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)

Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE)

Experience with clients ages 2-15

Education

Illinois-licensed LCPC, LCSW, PsyD, or PhD

Job description

Full-Time Child & Family Therapist (W2 Position)

1 Position Available - September 2026

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

We are looking for a clinician with meaningful training and experience in one or more of the following contextual and behavioral therapies: Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Parent Management Training (PMT), and/or Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Those who also have training in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) or Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE) are strongly urged to apply! Mind Chicago clinicians specialize in working with children ages 2-15 and their parents! We are looking for clinicians who are confident and experienced in working with parents and find young kids a joy!

Illinois-licensed LCPC, LCSW, PsyD, PhD

At least 2 years of post-graduate therapy experience

This is a full-time, W-2 position requiring in-person therapy sessions in Wilmette and Chicago.

Caseload: Maintain a minimum of 17 billed clients per week, which requires clinicians to book 20+ clients per week. Most clinicians work about 32 hours per week (excluding breaks/meals) to fulfill the responsibilities that build and maintain a healthy caseload (e.g., consultations, parent calls, school calls, session prep, networking).

Schedule: Minimum 4 days per week (3 days at our Wilmette location & 1 day at our Chicago location).

Evening Availability:
Schedule clients 3 days per week between 3:00p and 8:30p Monday - Wednesday at our Wilmette location.

Schedule client 1 day per week between 2 p and 8p on Thursdays at our Chicago location - OR - switch Thursdays to a weekend day at our Chicago location.

Clinicians can choose to work 5 days per week with shorter evening hours.

Over 70% of incoming clients are in-person

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND SUPPORT

Mind Chicago is known for its thoughtful onboarding and training process for clinicians. All clinicians receive regular individual consultation and participate in weekly group consultations to connect with colleagues and get the support we all need! From Lunch and Learns to annual trainings—we ensure clinicians receive ongoing, high-quality training and opportunities to connect with each other.

WHAT ARE THE PERKS?

Competitive pay structure

Paid time off (PTO)

Employer-subsidized group health care insurance benefits

Employer-paid professional liability insurance

Matching IRA (3%) and other employee benefits

Employer-paid Digital Note Taker (saving clinicians 3+ hours per week in documentation time)

Ongoing supervision/consultation and annual CEU reimbursement

Additional paid job opportunities (speaking and writing)

Support of a well-established & well-respected practice with a broad network around Chicagoland

Wildly supportive, thoughtful, and hilarious colleagues

Employer-sponsored networking events to build your reputation and individual fingerprint as a clinician

Potential paid opportunity to supervise other clinicians after 1 year of employment at Mind for clinicians with 4+ years of clinical experience

LET’S TALK COMPENSATION

Estimated annual pay ranges from $75,000 to $100,000, depending on experience and caseload.

$2500 sign-on bonus to support clinicians as they build their caseload.

Total compensation is much higher when our many benefits are included (e.g., phone and computer reimbursement, employer-sponsored health insurance, professional development benefits, matching IRA, etc.).

Additionally, clinicians may seek to increase their pay by facilitating groups, writing, speaking, or adding clients to their caseload.

APPLiCATION PROCESS

We use a multi-step application process so potential clinicians and the Mind Chicago team really get to know one another!

STEP 1:

Email your resume/CV to [e-mail]. Please include your pronouns in your email or resume/CV.

Provide the email and phone number of two references on your resume/CV. One must be a supervisor/manager. We will not call references without notifying you first.

*Due to the many resumes/CVs, we only reply to candidates who meet the needs of a current open position. If you do not complete all parts of STEP 1, we will not respond to your application.

STEP 2:

If your qualifications meet our current needs, we’ll contact you to schedule a brief 15-minute phone call with one of the owners.

STEP 3:

If you move on to step 3, you will join us for an in-person office visit and interview. Coffee/tea provided!

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