Position Overview
Patchwork Therapy, PLLC is seeking a Child Team Supervisor (LCSW) to combine clinical work with leadership. This full-time role (30+ hours/week) includes maintaining a client caseload while providing weekly supervision and ongoing clinical consultation to provisionally licensed child therapists. The Supervisor will support clinicians' professional growth, foster a positive team culture, and uphold Patchwork Therapy's commitment to high-quality, compassionate care for clients and staff.
Reports to: Clinical Director
About Patchwork Therapy
Patchwork Therapy is an emotional health home for children, families, and adults. We welcome the whole family system. We provide a safe, welcoming space where people can explore life's challenges, strengthen relationships, and build emotional well-being. Our work is grounded in connection, compassion, growth, inclusion, collaboration, and authenticity. We are committed to cultivating a diverse, collaborative team that reflects and serves our community while creating a supportive environment where clients and clinicians can thrive.
Leadership & Supervision
- Provide weekly individual supervision and ongoing clinical consultation to provisionally licensed child therapists.
- Support clinicians' onboarding, professional development, clinical growth, and accountability while monitoring clinical performance and administrative expectations.
- Review and co-sign clinical documentation for supervisees, ensuring services are ethical, clinically appropriate, and aligned with Patchwork Therapy's policies and standards.
- Collaborate with the Clinical Director, Administrative Director, and fellow supervisors to support onboarding, clinical quality, and team success.
- Participate in monthly supervisor consultation meetings and assist with facilitating bi-weekly group supervision and professional development opportunities as needed.
- Foster a positive, collaborative team culture through mentorship, leadership, and clinical excellence.
Clinical Responsibilities
- Maintain a minimum 30-hour work week by balancing leadership responsibilities with direct client care. Supervisors can generally expect to provide approximately 20–22 client sessions per week, with clinical expectations adjusted based on supervisory responsibilities.
- Provide in-person and/or hybrid therapy services at one or both office locations (Downers Grove and Elmhurst).
- Collaborate with clients' treatment teams (e.g., physicians, psychiatrists, schools) when clinically appropriate.
- Maintain active Illinois LCSW licensure and practice in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and ethical standards.
- Attend required staff meetings, supervision, and practice trainings.
- Represent Patchwork Therapy professionally in all clinical, administrative, community, and online interactions.
- Maintain availability for two evenings per week or one evening plus one weekend day (6 hours), with evening hours extending until 8:00 p.m.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Active Illinois LCSW license.
- Experience supervising child and/or family clinicians.
- Strong clinical judgment and decision-making skills.
- Excellent communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.
- Passion for mentorship, collaboration, and developing clinicians.
Compensation
- Clinical work: $58–$60/hour, based on experience
- Supervision and leadership responsibilities: $40–$45/hour, based on experience
- Estimated annual earnings: Approximately $83,000–$88,000, based on the anticipated blend of clinical and supervisory responsibilities in a full-time schedule.
- This is a W-2 position with a predictable hourly compensation structure that is not dependent on insurance reimbursement.
Benefits
- W2 Employee Position
- Medical and dental insurance (25% employer contribution)
- 401(k) with up to a 3% employer match
- Employer-paid life and short-term disability insurance
- Paid onboarding and administrative time
- CEU stipend and continuing education opportunities
- Clinical consultation and peer support
- Paid time off
- Quarterly team events
You'll Thrive Here If You...
- Enjoy mentoring and supporting the growth of other clinicians.
- Value collaboration, feedback, and continuous learning.
- Are excited to balance leadership with direct clinical work.
- Align with Patchwork Therapy's mission and values.
To Apply
Please submit your resume and a cover letter to [email protected].
Pay: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
License/Certification:
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Elmhurst, IL 60126
