Psychotherapist – Private Practice

Elevate Counseling + Wellness

. Provide outpatient individual and/or couples psychotherapy to teens, adults, and/or couples .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeOak Park • 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 utilizing electronic health records. Strong commitment to professional development and collaboration with clinical teams to enhance therapeutic practices.

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Master’s Or Doctoral Degree In CounselingActive Illinois License: LPC, LCPC, LSW, LCSW, MFT, LMFT, PsyD, Or PhDExperience Providing Psychotherapy In Private PracticeComfort Using Electronic Health RecordTelehealth 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 to teens, adults, and/or couples
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
Serve as a reliable and engaged member of the Elevate team
Provide an average of 22 client sessions per week for full-time therapists
Use intake, marketing, and administrative support to build and maintain caseloads

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 genuine interest in excellent clinical work

Benefits

Comp & perks

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