Mental Health Counselor (Child & Adolescent Focus) – LSW/LPC/LCSW/LCPC

About The Healing Center

The Healing Center is a well-established, award-winning pediatric and family practice serving the southwest suburbs of Chicagoland for over 10 years. We provide compassionate, trauma-informed counseling in a collaborative, supportive environment. Our practice is especially known for its strength in child and adolescent mental health, while also serving adults and families.

Clinical Focus

Caseloads typically include:

• ADHD
• Anxiety & Depression
• Autism Spectrum Disorders
• Trauma & PTSD
• OCD
• Child Therapy
• Adolescent Therapy

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient counseling for children, teens, and families
• Conduct assessments and create individualized treatment plans
• Collaborate with caregivers, schools, and our internal team for coordinated care
• Document promptly using provided EHR templates
• Participate in peer support groups and supervision (especially valuable for provisionally licensed staff)

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, or related field (required)
• Active Illinois license: LSW, LPC, LCSW, or LCPC (required or license-eligible)
• Experience with children/adolescents (preferred minimum 2 year)
• Strong diagnostic, case-conceptualization, and communication skills
• Availability for afternoon/evening appointments preferred

Benefits

• W-2 employment (no billing responsibilities)
• Medical & Dental Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Group supervision & consultation included
• Technology reimbursement support and full administrative staff
• Consistent client referrals and a team-centered culture

Schedule

• Monday–Friday, 5-day work week
• Day and limited evening hours available

Professional Growth

We are committed to helping clinicians deepen their expertise. Our leadership team and staff are knowledgeable in a wide variety of evidence-based practices, including: CBT, DBT, TF-CBT, Solution-Focused Therapy, Play Therapy, ACT, Choice Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and the Eagala Model.

How to Apply

Apply directly on Indeed.

The Healing Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and inclusion across our team.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Work Location: In person