$40-$55 Per Clinical Hour | Flexible Schedule |
Join a Growing Behavioral Health Team
Ardent Counseling Center is seeking a licensed Child & Family Therapist to join our expanding outpatient mental health practice. We are looking for a clinician who enjoys working with children, adolescents, and families while providing high-quality, evidence-based care in a supportive environment.
This position offers scheduling flexibility, administrative support, established referral sources, and the opportunity to build a rewarding caseload without the burden of running a private practice.
$40.00 to $55.00 per clinical hour
Licensure
Clinical experience
Child and family therapy expertise
Provide individual therapy to children and adolescents
Provide family therapy and parent coaching
Develop treatment plans and measurable goals
Complete progress notes and documentation in the EHR
Collaborate with schools, physicians, psychiatrists, and community providers
Utilize evidence-based interventions including CBT, Trauma-Focused CBT, Play Therapy techniques, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Family Systems approaches
Participate in clinical consultation and supervision as appropriate
Anxiety
Depression
Trauma
Behavioral challenges
School-related concerns
Family conflict
Foster care and adoption issues
DCFS-involved families
Qualifications
Master's Degree in Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Psychology, or related field
Strong clinical and documentation skills
2+ years of child and adolescent therapy experience
Play Therapy training
Experience working with foster care or child welfare populations
Why Clinicians Choose Ardent
Flexible scheduling
Hybrid work opportunities
Established referral network
User-friendly electronic health record
Opportunities for growth and advancement
Consistent flow of child and family referrals
Schedule
Part-Time
Afternoon and Evening Availability Preferred
Job Type: Part-Time W-2
Active Illinois LPC, LSW, LCPC, LCSW, or LMFT license required.
If you are passionate about helping children and families thrive while working within a collaborative and supportive behavioral health organization, we encourage you to apply.
