Relationship and Couples Therapist

Jobtailor; Normal (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a licensed or license-track therapist in Illinois to join our relationship-focused practice.

You will deliver evidence-based modalities such as Gottman, EFT, or IBCT, maintain documentation within 24 hours, and collaborate with a team to expand services.

Candidates should value diversity, be eligible for insurance paneling, and have training in at least one structured couples therapy program.

Qualifications

• Must hold or be actively pursuing an Illinois license in LCPC, LCSW, LMFT, or equivalent.
• Eligible for insurance paneling.
• Formal specialized training in at least one evidence-based couples therapy modality.
• Strong communication skills and nonjudgmental stance.
• Ability to work with diverse relationship structures.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based couples therapy using Gottman, EFT, IBCT, or similar modalities.
• Assess and treat relational conflict and related concerns.
• Maintain timely clinical documentation.
• Participate in team meetings and peer consultation.
• Contribute to couples-focused groups and workshops.
• Engage in marketing to grow caseload and visibility.

Skills

Communication

Couples therapy

Teamwork

Education

Illinois license (LCPC/LCSW/LMFT) or equivalent

Job description

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.