Psychotherapist

Elevate Counseling + Wellness

. Provide outpatient individual and/or couples psychotherapy .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $65,000 - $90,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing outpatient psychotherapy to diverse populations, including teens, adults, and couples, while maintaining a consistent caseload and engaging in collaborative clinical practices. Holds an active Illinois license and is proficient in electronic health records and telehealth services.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Master’s Degree In CounselingActive Illinois License (LPC, LCPC, LSW, LCSW, MFT, LMFT, PsyD, PhD)Experience In Private Practice PsychotherapyElectronic Health Record ProficiencyTelehealth Service Provision

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Soft Skills

WarmthGood JudgmentProfessionalismCuriosityGenuine Interest In Clinical Work

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide outpatient individual and/or couples psychotherapy
Work with teens, adults, and/or couples based on preferred populations
Build meaningful, ongoing relationships with clients
Maintain a consistent caseload
Collaborate and consult with other clinicians
Continue developing clinical skills and areas of specialty
Complete timely, clinically appropriate documentation
Be a reliable and engaged member of the Elevate team
Full-time therapists maintain a rolling average of 22 client sessions per week
Part-time therapists maintain a rolling average of 16 client sessions per week

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s or Doctoral degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, Marriage & Family Therapy, or a related field
Active Illinois license or license-eligible credential: LPC, LCPC, LSW, LCSW, MFT, LMFT, PsyD, or PhD
Experience providing psychotherapy in a private practice setting
Comfort using an electronic health record
Comfort providing telehealth services when appropriate
Warmth, good judgment, professionalism, curiosity, and a genuine interest in doing excellent clinical work

Benefits

Comp & perks

A steady stream of client referrals and support building a consistent caseload
Administrative team support
Supervision, consultation, training, and professional development opportunities
Health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with employer match
Paid time off
Paid holidays
CEU support
Ongoing consultation and opportunities to learn alongside other clinicians
Hybrid work arrangement