Licensed Psychotherapist, Weekend & In-Office Role (PART-TIME, Chicago and Westmont Locations)

Elevate Counseling + Wellness • Chicago, IL

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Thoughtful, relationship-centered outpatient therapy for clinicians who value meaningful clinical work, clear systems, and expanded access to care. At Elevate Counseling + Wellness, we’ve built a group practice where clinicians can focus on meaningful clinical work within a calm, well-structured environment. We believe strong therapy happens when clinicians feel supported, expectations are clear, and collaboration is part of everyday practice. We are currently seeing a growing need for clients seeking in-office therapy outside of traditional weekday hours, especially on Fridays, evenings, and weekends. This role is designed for a clinician who values thoughtful therapy and is interested in helping expand access for clients whose schedules require more flexibility. Our culture prioritizes professionalism, relationship-centered care, and sustainable clinical work. We aim to create a place where therapists can grow their skills, maintain high standards of care, and build long-term careers without operating in constant urgency. Elevate is a place for clinicians who value steady, meaningful work, thoughtful colleagues, and systems that allow them to focus on their clients.

Requirements

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related field
• Active Illinois clinical license or license eligibility, such as LPC/LCPC, LSW/LCSW, MFT/LMFT, PsyD/PhD
• Experience providing psychotherapy in a clinical agency, group practice, private practice, hospital, or community mental health setting
• Comfort using telehealth platforms and electronic health records
• Ability to provide in-office therapy on Fridays and either Saturdays or Sundays
• Ability to provide one remote evening shift per week

Nice To Haves

• Value strong therapeutic relationships and ethical care
• Communicate clearly and work well within a team
• Appreciate structure while maintaining professional autonomy
• Are reflective, grounded, and committed to continued growth
• Enjoy working with clients in person
• Are open to a consistent schedule that includes Friday, weekend, and evening availability
• Want to help clients access therapy at times that better fit real-life work, school, family, and caregiving demands

Responsibilities

• Providing outpatient psychotherapy with adults, couples, families, teens, or other populations within your scope of practice
• Building and maintaining a consistent part-time caseload
• Holding a weekly schedule that includes required in-office Friday and weekend availability
• Providing one remote evening shift per week
• Participating in consultation and professional dialogue with colleagues
• Practicing thoughtful case conceptualization and scope management
• Maintaining reliable documentation and follow-through

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Administrative and billing support
• Centralized intake support
• Consultation and professional development opportunities
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off, adjusted based on caseload and role structure
• CEU support, with partial CEU support available for part-time clinicians meeting caseload expectations
• Full-time staff benefits may be available for clinicians who grow into a full-time role, in accordance with Elevate’s benefits structure.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level