Trauma Informed Therapist

Counseling Works

$104K — $130K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in relevant field (MEd, MSW, or MA)
  • Current Illinois clinical license or actively pursuing (LPC, LCPC, LSW, LCSW, LMFT, AMFT, PsyD, or PhD)
  • Experience providing direct therapy, particularly for trauma populations
  • Preferred trauma certifications (EMDR, CCTP, Brainspotting, etc.)
  • Strong organizational skills and accuracy with documentation and billing

Responsibilities

  • Provide individual, couple, and family therapy sessions
  • Conduct diagnostic assessments and establish DSM-5 diagnoses
  • Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
  • Collaborate with intake, leadership, and care coordination teams
  • Participate in trauma specialty outreach and marketing initiatives

Benefits

  • Dedicated administrative support allowing focus on clients
  • No-cost supervision and consultation with the Clinical Director
  • Monthly continuing education opportunities
  • Marketing support including online profiles and networking
  • Contributions to healthcare plan premiums and 401K matching
  • Flexible scheduling and vacation policy
  • Well-decorated private offices across four locations
  • Ongoing career advancement opportunities
Full Job Description
WHAT YOU'LL GET

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

COMPENSATION

This is a fee-for-service role. Therapists earn a percentage of collected session revenue, commensurate with experience and licensure level.

Master's level / pre-licensed: 40-49% - approximately $50-$61 per session

Fully licensed: 50%+ - approximately $63+ per session

THE ROLE

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. You will:
  • 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


CASELOAD & SCHEDULE

Full-time: ~25 client sessions per week; 30+ scheduled hours

Part-time: 15-20 client sessions per week; 29 or fewer scheduled hours

Evenings: Minimum one evening shift per week required

Weekends: Minimum one weekend shift per week required

LICENSES & CREDENTIALS

Illinois license required (active or actively in pursuit):

LPC, LCPC, LSW, LCSW, LMFT, AMFT, PsyD, or PhD

Education:

Master's degree required (MEd, MSW, or MA)

Preferred trauma certifications:

EMDR, CCTP, Brainspotting, Somatic therapy, or IFS

YOU'RE A GREAT FIT IF YOU...
  • Have 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


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