Experienced Child and Family Therapist – Private Pay.
About The Position
Individual & Family Connection (IFC) is a group private practice in Bucktown and River Forest, IL, specializing in children, families, and young adults. Our signature approach, Through the Eyes of the Child, guides everything we do as we strive to see the world from the child's perspective. IFC is a pediatric mental health community committed to developing exceptional child therapists and transforming the way children and families experience care. Through the power of play and connection, we help children thrive and empower caregivers with hope and support. We are seeking an experienced Child and Family Therapist for our private-pay offering, IFC Premier, which connects children and families with experienced clinicians who have advanced expertise and specialized areas of practice. This role offers higher earning potential and more freedom to make clinical decisions without many insurance-driven requirements. You will benefit from IFC’s referrals, administrative support, systems, and collaborative clinical community. Premier clinicians are expected to build and maintain a caseload.
Requirements
- Independent clinical license in Illinois (LCSW, LCPC, LMFT, or PsyD, PhD.)
- 2+ years of post-licensure experience working with children and families
- Deep experience with pediatric clients (18 months to young adult)
- Experience with presentations including anxiety, depression, trauma, attachment difficulties, ADHD, self-injury, and behavioral challenges
- Trauma-informed, systemic lens
- Anti-racist, anti-oppressive clinical framework
- Availability for evenings and a weekend shift
Nice To Haves
- Advanced training or certification in Theraplay, DDP, CPP, DBT, EMDR, TBRI, PCIT, ACT, Somatic Experiencing, Narrative Therapy, Synergetic Play Therapy, or RPT/RPT-S
- Experience with LGBTQ+ affirmative practice and gender-expansive clients
Responsibilities
- Deliver individual and family psychotherapy, including complex and high-acuity cases
- Conduct thorough, empathic client assessments
- Develop and adapt treatment goals with clients and families
- Collaborate with schools, psychiatrists, and outside providers
- Provide parent coaching and behavior support
- Attend IEP meetings as needed (with parent consent)
- Contribute clinical insight in staff meetings, case consultations, and supervision
- Maintain clear, consistent communication with families and referral sources
- Build and maintain a caseload of 15–25 contact hours weekly
- Bring perspective to case consultations and support the growth of the team
- Take initiative in building and maintaining a full caseload through internal referrals, community outreach, and client engagement
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid maternity leave
- Employer-matched retirement plan
- Paid CEUs
- Professional development
- Supervision toward Play Therapy Certification (if pursuing)
- Liability insurance covered
- Dedicated play therapy office with fully stocked supplies
- Administrative support (intake coordination, insurance verification, billing, and accounting)
- User-friendly electronic medical records
- Collaborative peer community with ongoing case consultation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
