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Trauma Informed Therapist

Trauma Informed Therapist

Counseling Works

Naperville, IL • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 25 days ago

Job description

WHO WE ARE
Counseling Works is a thriving group private practice with offices across the southwest Chicago suburbs (Naperville, Shorewood, Lemont and Frankfort). We're an established practice with a genuine focus on the growth and well-being of our clinicians. We're adding an experienced trauma therapist to a collaborative, supportive team that values openness, career development, and positive work-life balance.
WHAT YOU'LL GET
Full admin support: A dedicated medical biller and intake coordinator handle scheduling, insurance verification, claims, and intake paperwork so you can focus on clients
Free supervision & consultation: Individual consultation with the Clinical Director at no cost; supervision provided if required for licensure
Monthly CEU events: Built-in educational opportunities and professional development
Marketing support: Online profiles, business cards, and networking opportunities provided from day one
Healthcare & retirement: Contributions to monthly group healthcare plan premiums plus 401K with company matching
Flexible scheduling & vacation: Flexible vacation policy with work-life balance as a core organizational value
Comfortable workspace: Well-decorated private offices across four suburban locations
Career advancement: Ongoing opportunities for growth within an established, expanding practice
COMPENSATION
This is a fee-for-service role. Therapists earn a percentage of collected session revenue, commensurate with experience and licensure level.
Master's level / pre-licensed: 40-49% - approximately $50-$61 per session
Fully licensed: 50%+ - approximately $63+ per session
THE ROLE
This position is designed for an experienced clinician with a specialty in trauma, including work with PTSD, first responders, veterans, and survivors of abuse. You'll carry a caseload of individual, couples, and/or family therapy clients, with full administrative support so you can focus on clinical care. You will:
  • Provide individual, couple, and/or family therapy sessions
  • Conduct diagnostic assessments and formulate DSM-5 diagnoses
  • Develop, implement, and maintain individualized treatment plans
  • Collaborate with intake, leadership, and care coordination teams
  • Contribute to trauma specialty outreach and marketing initiatives

CASELOAD & SCHEDULE
Full-time: ~25 client sessions per week; 30+ scheduled hours
Part-time: 15-20 client sessions per week; 29 or fewer scheduled hours
Evenings: Minimum one evening shift per week required
Weekends: Minimum one weekend shift per week required
LICENSES & CREDENTIALS
Illinois license required (active or actively in pursuit):
LPC, LCPC, LSW, LCSW, LMFT, AMFT, PsyD, or PhD
Education:
Master's degree required (MEd, MSW, or MA)
Preferred trauma certifications:
EMDR, CCTP, Brainspotting, Somatic therapy, or IFS
YOU'RE A GREAT FIT IF YOU...
  • Have direct 1:1 therapy experience, especially with trauma populations
  • Hold or are actively pursuing an Illinois clinical license
  • Bring a trauma specialty or modality such as EMDR, CCTP, IFS, somatic, or brainspotting
  • Thrive with autonomy and also value team collaboration
  • Are organized, timely, and accurate with documentation and billing
  • Want to grow a caseload without building a practice from scratch

Counseling Works is committed to creating a workplace that fosters growth, collaboration, and positive impact in our communities.

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