Trauma Informed Therapist

Counseling Works • Naperville, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Counseling Works is a thriving group private practice with offices across the southwest Chicago suburbs. We are an established practice with a genuine focus on the growth and well-being of our clinicians. We are adding an experienced trauma therapist to a collaborative, supportive team that values openness, career development, and positive work-life balance. 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. Counseling Works is committed to creating a workplace that fosters growth, collaboration, and positive impact in our communities.

Requirements

• 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
• Illinois license required (active or actively in pursuit): LPC, LCPC, LSW, LCSW, LMFT, AMFT, PsyD, or PhD
• Master’s degree required (MEd, MSW, or MA)

Nice To Haves

• Preferred trauma certifications: EMDR, CCTP, Brainspotting, Somatic therapy, or IFS

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

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