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Who We Are:

Light On Anxiety Treatment Centers, founded in 2012, is a fast-paced, rapidly growing practice that provides state of the art, cutting edge treatments for anxiety, OCD and related conditions, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), psychiatric medication management and psychological testing. Light On Anxiety’s mission is to provide accessible, practical, empirically-supported treatment to help clients move past anxiety, OCD and related disorders as rapidly as possible. Light On Anxiety strives to exceed client expectations and is committed to excellence in customer service at each step of the anxiety treatment process. We pride ourselves in working collaboratively and providing treatment that is compassionate, personalized and action-oriented.

Light On Anxiety offers best in class continuing education through our Clinical Training Institute, which includes case consultation, Clinical Grand Rounds, our Learning Lab and a robust assortment of self-guided training materials to keep staff apprised of innovations in empirically-supported treatment models. In addition, many of our clinicians are involved in writing projects such as co-authoring user-friendly workbooks or assisting in the dissemination of high-quality consumer education through our Webzine. 

Responsibilities:

• Provide child, adolescent and adult clients with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for anxiety related conditions

• Clinical management of all assigned cases

• Communicate and consult with members of each clients care team (legal guardians, families, and other internal and external parties) as necessary and appropriate

• Provide resources, support, and referrals to external services when appropriate

• Coordinate crisis response for client emergencies, including coordination of care with outside institutions

• Complete documentation and administrative requirements in a timely and thorough manner

• Complete all required trainings

• Actively seek continuing education to stay informed of all evidence-based treatment protocols for anxiety and related disorders

• Maintain professional conduct and appearance during all interactions with clients and stakeholders

• Communicate in a timely and proactive manner with clients, external clinical stakeholders, and the Practices administrative team

• Actively participate in continuing education initiatives and small group supervision

• Adhere to Light On Anxiety's communication standards by responding to all internal and external inquiries within 24 business hours, regardless of the intern's scheduled hours or clinical schedule. Timely and professional communication is an expectation of all internship positions to ensure continuity of care, collaboration, and operational efficiency. 

• Make positive contributions to the Practices culture

• Perform other duties as assigned

Schedule:

• Evening and weekend hours required 

Training Requirements:

• Participate in Light On Anxiety's Clinical Training Institute by attending one or both weekly virtual training opportunities: Clinical Grand Rounds (Tuesdays 2-3pm) and Learning Lab (Thursdays 10-11am).

• Complete LOA’s Clinical Training Institute required coursework of  90 hours of self-guided training modules throughout the training year to support clinical development and competency in evidence-based practices.

What We Offer:

• Participation in Light On Anxiety's Clinical Training Institute, offering advanced specialty training in CBT for anxiety, OCD and related conditions

• Administrative team to build your caseload and manage billing, scheduling and credentialing

• Gorgeous, modern office space and amenities, allowing for maximum peer collaboration

• Great opportunities for consultation, collaboration and growth

• A team-based approach for outpatient mental health services where passionate healers come together to bring out the best in our clients and ourselves

• Opportunities to engage in community outreach initiatives and organization projects beyond clinical responsibilities

Required Qualifications

• Pursuing a Masters degree in psychology, social work, counseling, school counseling or related field / eligible for Illinois licensure (LPC/LSW).

• Interest in specializing in CBT for anxiety and related disorders

• Commitment to lifelong learning, clinical growth, and evidence-based practice

• Ability to receive and integrate feedback while working effectively through ambiguity

• Strong sense of accountability, ownership, and follow-through in clinical and team responsibilities

• Flexibility and adaptability in response to evolving client, clinical, and organizational needs

• Direct, respectful, and proactive communication style

• Capacity to reflect, problem-solve, and stay engaged when work feels imperfect

• Alignment with a values-driven workplace that prioritizes resilience, collaboration, and growth

• Self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, team-based environment

• Positive, solutions-oriented mindset with openness to diverse perspectives

Come join a team that promotes innovation, growth, and treatment strategies that work!