Licensed Child and Adolescent Therapist (1099/IL)

Fort Health • Chicago, IL

53d • Remote

About The Position

We are looking for remote Licensed Child and Adolescent Therapists to join Fort Health’s clinical delivery team. As a Fort Health therapist, you’ll make a meaningful impact every day, providing exceptional care to kids, teens, and families while working alongside a collaborative, mission-driven team. You are the face of Fort Health—the trusted partner our families meet first—and your connection with patients brings our mission to life. You’ll have access to cutting-edge tools, training, and support that empower you to grow your clinical impact and career.

Requirements

• Licensed Psychologist (PhD, PsyD), LCSW, LMFT, LPC, or LMHC licensed to practice in Illinois (multiple state licenses a bonus).
• 2 years of clinical experience working directly with children, teenagers, and families, with experience in evidence-based treatments such as CBT, ACT, and DBT.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills and experience delivering effective care through telehealth.
• Able to navigate Doxy, EHR, and Google Suite to deliver care and communicate with team members
• Passionate about providing direct care and owning a panel of patients for the foreseeable future
• Availability to schedule sessions during weekdays 3:30pm-8:30pm and/or weekends as needed
• This is a remote position and candidates must reside in the United States and have access to internet

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, evidence-based therapy to children, teens, and families through our virtual care platform.
• Build trusted relationships that make families feel supported, seen, and understood—you are the front door to Fort Health
• Collaborate with care managers, psychiatrists, and clinical leaders to ensure coordinated, patient-centered care.
• Manage an up to date calendar and adhere to scheduling protocols
• Participate in case consultation, peer learning, and ongoing clinical supervision to strengthen your practice.
• Contribute to an inclusive, growth-minded community of therapists passionate about improving youth mental health.
• Leverage cutting-edge tools, training, and data insights to enhance your clinical effectiveness and professional growth.
• Bring curiosity, compassion, and commitment to helping kids and families thrive—your work drives our mission forward.

Benefits

• Flexible Schedule and Compensation: This is a Part-Time 1099 Contractor role. Part-time therapists are expected to spend 5 hours minimum with Fort Health per week delivering clinical care. 1099 therapists are paid based on CPT Code for completed appointments.
• Malpractice coverage provided
• Dedicated front desk and care managers to handle all the admin (for schedule and between session support)
• Therapist-friendly EMR with custom technology we develop to make your scheduling and patient communication easierIn-house psychiatrists and psychiatric nurse practitioners

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree