Outpatient Therapist

Serenity Counseling and Wellness, PLLC is hiring full-time outpatient therapists and psychologists to join our thriving, trauma-informed group practice at our new Skokie, IL location.

This is a great fit for someone who wants to focus on meaningful clinical work with a consistent caseload and strong administrative support. You’ll have access to fully stocked therapy rooms, including dedicated play and art spaces, flexible scheduling, and a team that values clinical integrity, collaboration, and whole-person care.

We are particularly interested in art and play therapists, clinical psychologists with psychological and neuropsychological testing experience, trauma-trained clinicians, and clinicians with experience working with ADHD and ASD.

About Us:

Serenity Counseling and Wellness is a trauma-informed outpatient behavioral health practice offering therapy, psychological testing, and medication management. We serve children, teens, and adults, with a strong reputation for working with trauma, ADHD, anxiety, OCD, and ASD.

Our approach is affirming, inclusive, and rooted in compassion. We are an affirming practice with a particular commitment to serving underserved and marginalized communities, ensuring that every client feels seen, respected, and supported.

We’ve created a supportive, grounded environment where clinicians are empowered to do their best work without having to manage marketing, billing, credentialing, or administrative burdens.

Position Details:

• Full-time W-2 employee role
• Expected caseload of 25 to 28 clients per week
• In-person work required at our Skokie location
• Limited telehealth may be available for clinically appropriate clients
• Referrals provided; no need to build your own caseload
• Pre-licensed and provisionally licensed clinicians, including LPCs and LSWs, and new graduates are welcome to apply
• In-house supervision is available for pre-licensed and provisionally licensed clinicians
• Psy.D. applicants and licensed clinical psychologists are encouraged to apply
• Opportunities may be available for clinicians interested in therapy, psychological testing, or both

Responsibilities:

• Conduct thorough patient assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Provide behavioral therapy and mental health counseling to children, teens, adults, and families.
• Utilize play, art, and other expressive therapy techniques when clinically appropriate.
• Provide trauma-informed treatment for anxiety, OCD, trauma, ADHD, ASD, and related concerns.
• Use telehealth platforms when clinically appropriate.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and adhere to HIPAA regulations.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to ensure comprehensive patient care.
• Implement crisis intervention strategies as needed and support trauma-informed care initiatives.

Who We're Looking For:

Required:

• Licensed, pre-licensed, or provisionally licensed in Illinois, including LCPC, LCSW, LMFT, LPC, LSW, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, or Psy.D.
• Experience providing outpatient therapy to children, teens, adults, or families
• Familiarity with trauma-informed approaches
• Comfort using electronic health records and telehealth platforms when needed

Preferred:

• Art therapy, play therapy, or expressive therapy experience
• Psychologists or Psy.D. clinicians with psychological testing experience
• Trauma training or experience providing trauma-informed care
• Experience working with ADHD, ASD, anxiety, OCD, or related concerns
• Experience with children, teens, families, or neurodivergent clients

What We Offer:

• Competitive hourly pay with guaranteed admin time
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• CEU stipend
• 401(k) with employer match
• Fully stocked child and teen therapy rooms with art and play supplies provided
• Supportive team environment and space to grow your clinical niche
• In-house billing, credentialing, and scheduling support
• Consistent referrals with no marketing required
• In-house clinical supervision for pre-licensed and provisionally licensed clinicians
• Opportunities to build specialty areas, including trauma work, child and adolescent therapy, art therapy, play therapy, psychological testing, ADHD, ASD, and neurodivergent-affirming care

To Apply:

Send your resume and a short cover letter to [email protected]

Please include:

• Your license type and clinical focus
• A note about your experience (especially with children, teens, or expressive therapy)
• Your general availability and ideal start date

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55.00 - $75.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Professional development assistance

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Skokie, IL 60076 (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Skokie, IL 60076