Private Practice Therapist (1099 or W2)

Who We Are Seeking

We are seeking up to two IL-state-licensed LPC, LCPC, LSW, LCSW, ALMFT, LMFT, Psy.D., or equivalent clinicians to join our tight-knit and growing team of professionals who share our passion for providing effective and personalized care to our clients. Candidates must be interested in a full-time position.

We are looking to hire team members who are eager to take on a full caseload. We are #1 on SEO for our area!

Ideal candidates are empathetic, dependable, and value communication, integrity, and authenticity. Candidates should prioritize clinical growth and believe in a relationship-based therapy philosophy.

About Us

Downers Grove Counseling and Wellness, PLLC (DGCW), is an established, locally owned, and highly regarded relationally-oriented group counseling practice. We provide in-person and virtual appointments to our valued clients.

​Our mission is to deliver the highest quality care: compassionate, authentic, and effective. We understand the fit between therapist and client is essential to comfort and success as healing occurs within relationships. Our counseling services are empowering and deeply relational, grounded in the belief that everyone deserves respect, understanding, and a safe space to attune to the complexities of their experiences.

As a team, we value warmth and encouragement, ongoing mentorship and lifelong learning, diversity in backgrounds and perspectives, authenticity, and commitment to excellent clinical practice.

Qualified Applicant Requirements:

• An active Illinois license.
• A majority in-person schedule of 4–5 workdays with four evenings or three evenings and Saturday morning/afternoon required.
• Be willing to build a caseload of a minimum of 25 weekly clients.
• Comfort working with adolescents, adults, families, and couples.
• Knowledge and experience providing relationship-based therapy.
• A high level of knowledge and skill in clinical assessment, diagnosis, and treatment.
• Ability to work competently with a wide range of mental health issues and presenting concerns such as depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, and grief/loss.
• Experience working with clients with diverse backgrounds and clinical presentations, and commitment to exploring own biases in interacting with others.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to be assertive while maintaining composure and openness to feedback.
• Capacity to work autonomously and be supervised face-to-face and remotely.
• Able to work cooperatively as part of a collaborative team.
• Excellent organization and time management skills, including the ability to complete clinical notes promptly.
• Ability to manage one's own work schedule and respond to all client communication within 24 hours.
• Current NPI # and/or credentialing with insurance panels preferred.

Position Expectations & Requirements:

• Complete necessary client and other administrative paperwork consistent with practice policies and guidelines.
• Participate in individual supervision and group case consultation.
• Comply with regulatory, licensure, and continuing education requirements relevant to the applicant’s professional degree and discipline.
• Abide by the ethics codes that govern the candidate’s field/discipline/degree.
• Adhere to all confidentiality laws, HIPAA regulations, and other federal and state governing privacy laws.
• Assess client risk effectively and provide crisis management as needed.
• Assess appropriateness of potential clients for outpatient private practice setting, including potential for tele-health, and provide referrals as needed.
• Access community resources to engage clients in addressing their needs holistically.
• Complete and maintain documentation needed to participate in insurance networks.
• Maintain communication and collaboration with other providers (e.g., psychiatry) to ensure high-quality care.
• Seek out training and education to support excellent and ethical practice.

Compensation, Benefits & Resources:

• Highly competitive pay commensurate with experience
• BCBS PPO medical health insurance with company contribution (for full-time clinicians)
• Delta Dental vision and dental insurance with company contribution (for full-time clinicians)
• 401K with 3.5% company match
• Professional development budget and extensive (8+ annual) CEU trainings sponsored by the practice
• Paid leave
• Flexible schedule
• A modern, professional office space
• Administrative services including billing, insurance credentialing, intake, and scheduling
• Simple Practice cloud-based EHR
• Marketing/advertising
• Individual and group clinical supervision
• Established, invested, and supportive team of colleagues
• Premium snacks, beverages, and coffee bar

To Apply:

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and current resume to Jenna Kraft, LCSW, Owner/Director, at [email protected].

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60.00 - $80.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Are you able to work a majority of your time in person at our Downers Grove, IL office, including four evenings or three evenings and Saturday morning/afternoon?

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Downers Grove, IL 60515