Licensed Clinical Therapist (Illinois- LPC)
About The Position
Pelago is seeking Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs) and Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs) to join their Behavioral Addictions program. This role involves providing CBT-based telehealth treatment to members with behavioral health conditions within a structured, evidence-based care model. The therapist will manage a caseload, conduct assessments, develop treatment plans, and deliver evidence-based care as part of a collaborative, mission-driven clinical team. Pelago is a leading specialty substance use care provider that also utilizes AI to enhance mental health services, aiming to expand access without compromising quality.
Requirements
- Active LPC or LCSW license in good standing
- Clinical experience with behavioral health conditions, including eating disorders, impulse control disorders, or substance use — or strong interest in specializing in behavioral addictions
- Competency in CBT
- Comfortable with structured assessment tools and outcome monitoring
- Strong written communication for documentation and treatment planning
- Ability to manage a telehealth caseload independently while collaborating with a distributed clinical team
Nice To Haves
- Licensure in multiple states strongly preferred
- LPC compact licensure is a significant advantage
- Experience with Motivational Interviewing preferred
- Active LPC compact licensure
- Licensure in Illinois
- Clinical experience with behavioral addictions or impulse control disorders
- Familiarity with validated behavioral health outcome measures
- Background in telehealth or digital health platforms
Responsibilities
- Conduct structured clinical intakes and assessments
- Develop individualized treatment plans grounded in evidence-based frameworks
- Deliver CBT and Motivational Interviewing within a structured treatment model
- Monitor member outcomes using validated clinical measures
- Maintain clinical documentation in accordance with Pelago standards
- Screen for co-occurring conditions and coordinate care transitions when indicated
- Participate in clinical supervision and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement
- Contribute to program development as the Behavioral Addictions program grows
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive benefits
- Supervision and ongoing professional development
- Incentive bonus program
- Stock options
- Incentive pay applicable to eligible roles
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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