Relationship and Couples Therapist

The Mental Wellness Center; Normal (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan with employer contribution

Paid Time Off

Supervision toward licensure

Job summary

The Mental Wellness Center is seeking a licensed or license-eligible therapist specialized in couples and relationship therapy to join our team in Normal, Illinois. This position offers the opportunity to work with diverse relationship structures, including monogamous and non-monogamous partnerships. You'll conduct evidence-based therapy, contribute to team development, and engage in marketing efforts to grow the practice's visibility.

We offer a competitive pay structure, supervision toward licensure, and opportunities for specialty development.

Qualifications

• Must hold or be actively working toward an Illinois license in one of the following: LCPC, LCSW, LMFT, or equivalent.
• Completion of formal specialized training in at least one evidence-based couples therapy modality is required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based couples and relationship therapy.
• Maintain clinical documentation within 24 business hours of each session.
• Actively contribute to the development of couples-focused groups or workshops.

Skills

Couples therapy

Communication skills

Cultural competence

Education

Illinois license (LCPC, LCSW, LMFT)

Specialized training in couples therapy

Job description

About Us

The Mental Wellness Center, Inc. (TMWC) is a values-driven group practice rooted in evidence-based care, community, and clinical excellence. We believe that relationships are worth fighting for, and we want a clinician on our team who believes that too. We are building out a specialty track for couples and relationship work, and we are looking for the right person to lead that effort.

Position Overview

We are seeking a licensed or license-eligible therapist with specialized training and experience in couples and relationship therapy to join the TMWC team. This clinician will work with couples and relationship systems of all structures, including monogamous, consensually non‑monogamous (CNM), and polyamorous relationships. They may also carry a small individual caseload. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape and grow a specialty area within an established practice. This position is available as full‑time or part‑time.

Responsibilities

Provide evidence-based couples and relationship therapy using structured modalities such as the Gottman Method, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Integrative Behavioral Couple Therapy (IBCT), or similar approaches. Assess and treat relational conflict, communication breakdown, infidelity recovery, premarital concerns, blended family challenges, CNM agreements and transitions, polyamorous relationship dynamics, and related presenting concerns. Maintain clinical documentation within 24 business hours of each session. Participate in team meetings, peer consultation, and ongoing professional development. Actively contribute to the development of couples‑focused groups, workshops, or intensives. Engage in marketing efforts to grow your caseload and build TMWC's visibility as a go‑to practice for relationship care in our community.

Requirements

Must hold or be actively working toward an Illinois license in one of the following: LCPC, LCSW, LMFT, or equivalent. Must be eligible for insurance paneling. Completion of formal specialized training in at least one evidence‑based couples therapy modality is required. Acceptable examples include but are not limited to Gottman Method Level 1 or higher, an EFT externship, IBCT training, or a comparable structured couples therapy certification or training program. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse relationship structures without bias or judgment. Ability to hold space for complex relational dynamics without triangulating or taking sides.

Preferred Qualifications

Gottman Method Level 2 training or EFT core skills completion or beyond. Experience working with high‑conflict couples, affair recovery, or multicultural relationship concerns. Familiarity with CNM relationship structures including polyamory, open relationships, swinging, and relationship anarchy. Kink‑aware or kink‑affirming practice experience is a plus. Interest in developing and leading couples workshops or intensives. Experience working with LGBTQ+ partnerships and diverse relationship structures.

What We Offer

A competitive per‑billable‑hour rate with a clear pay progression tied to licensure and caseload milestones. Supervision toward licensure for provisionally licensed clinicians. A 50/50 revenue split on any couples groups, workshops, or intensives you develop and market. Retirement plan with employer contribution. Paid Time Off. A practice that takes relationship work seriously and will invest in your specialty development.

Key Performance Indicators

80% client utilization rate. Completion of clinical documentation within 24 business hours. Development of at least one couples‑focused group or workshop per year. Active participation in at least one marketing or outreach activity per quarter. Consistent billing aligned with declared employment status (full‑time: 25 clients per week minimum).