Psychologist, PsyD/PhD

Elevate Counseling + Wellness

. Build a caseload aligned with clinical passions .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $75,000 - $125,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing evidence-based therapy with a culturally competent and trauma-informed approach, alongside the ability to conduct psychological assessments and evaluations. Holds a Doctoral degree in Clinical or Counseling Psychology and an active license to practice in Illinois.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Doctoral Degree In Clinical PsychologyActive Clinical Psychologist License In IllinoisEvidence-Based TherapyPsychological AssessmentsSpecialized Training In EMDR

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Hard Skills

Psychological TestingTrauma-Informed TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Eye Movement Desensitization And Reprocessing (EMDR)Internal Family Systems (IFS)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Case ConsultationRunning Support GroupsDiagnostic Clarification AssessmentsSpecialties In Trauma And Anxiety

Soft Skills

Collaborative AttitudePositive AttitudeCultural Competence

Industry Keywords

BIPOC ClientsLGBTQ+ ClientsHybrid ScheduleIntensives

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build a caseload aligned with clinical passions
Provide evidence-based therapy to teens, adults, couples, families, BIPOC clients, and LGBTQ+ clients
Optionally conduct psychological testing and evaluations, including ADHD, neurodiversity, and diagnostic clarification assessments
Tailor caseload to specialties such as trauma, anxiety, sports performance, or couples work
Participate in case consultation and peer support
Work from the Westmont office, downtown Chicago office, or a hybrid schedule

Requirements

What you’ll need

Doctoral degree in Clinical or Counseling Psychology (PsyD or PhD) from an APA-accredited program
Active, unrestricted license to practice as a Clinical Psychologist in Illinois, or currently license-eligible
Ability and desire to conduct psychological assessments
Culturally competent, trauma-informed approach to therapy
Collaborative, positive attitude and desire to join a growing group practice
Specialized training or certifications in EMDR, CBT, IFS, or DBT, or experience running intensives/support groups (bonus)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Testing Resources: Support and infrastructure to help you successfully run and grow the assessment side of your practice
A Steady Stream of Referrals: Marketing, intake, and billing handled by Elevate Counseling
Supportive leadership focused on clinician mental health and burnout prevention
Flexible scheduling and autonomy to support work-life balance
Medical, vision, and dental insurance
401(k)
CEU stipends
Paid time off
Modern offices in the Western Suburbs and downtown Chicago
Robust telehealth infrastructure
Equal opportunity and inclusive work environment