Guiding Solutions Counseling is seeking a compassionate, outcomes-driven mental health professional to provide client-centered care as an independent contractor. This role is ideal for clinicians who value flexibility, autonomy, and a collaborative support team.
About the Role
- Engagement: 1099 independent contractor (not an employee)
- Schedule: Flexible hours; you set your availability
- Location: Hybrid or remote options (telehealth); in-person availability a plus depending on your locale
- Client Population: Adults, adolescents, couples, and/or families based on your competencies
- Pay is split percentage: how much you earn depends on the amount of clients you see
- Start Date: August 3, 2026
What You’ll Do
- Provide evidence-based psychotherapy and/or counseling via telehealth and/or in-person sessions
- Conduct intake assessments, develop treatment plans, and maintain timely clinical documentation
- Coordinate care and make referrals when appropriate
- Uphold ethical and professional standards, confidentiality, and compliance with applicable laws (HIPAA, state licensing rules)
- Participate in case consultation or team meetings (as available and applicable to contractor status)
Qualifications
- Licensure: Active, unrestricted clinical license in the state of Illinois (e.g., LCSW, LMFT, LCPC, or equivalent).
- Experience: 1–3+ years of direct clinical work preferred; new licensees welcome with strong training background
- Competencies: Proficiency in modalities such as CBT, DBT-informed care, ACT, EMDR, trauma-informed approaches, solution-focused therapy, or couples/family systems
- Tools: Comfortable using EHR/telehealth platforms; reliable internet and private, HIPAA-compliant workspace for remote sessions
- Clearances: professional liability insurance (required)
Terms
- Status: Independent contractor (1099). You manage your taxes and business expenses.
- Caseload: You control your caseload; minimum weekly client hours can be discussed if relevant.
- Benefits: As a contractor, traditional employee benefits are not provided. We may offer practice supports such as referrals, EHR access, billing/credentialing assistance, administrative support, and consultation opportunities.
Compliance Notes
- Maintain an independent practice mindset: set your own schedule, methods, and clinical judgment within ethical standards.
- Adhere to HIPAA and state/federal regulations.
- Carry and maintain professional liability insurance.
- Follow all payer documentation and billing requirements if seeing insured clients.
How We Support You
- Referrals aligned with your specialties and availability
- HIPAA-compliant EHR and telehealth platform access
- Streamlined onboarding, optional peer consultation, and admin support (scheduling, claims, verification as applicable to contractor arrangements)
How to Apply
Please send:
- Your resume/CV
- Copy of your active license(s) and state(s) of practice
- Brief cover note including your specialties, ideal caseload, availability, and preferred client populations
- Proof of professional liability insurance (or note your timeline to obtain)
Submit materials to: [email protected] with subject line: “Independent Contractor Clinician — [Your Name]”.
Note: This posting is for a 1099 independent contractor role, not an offer of employment. Contractors are responsible for their own taxes, insurance, expenses, and compliance with applicable laws and professional standards. If your state has specific rules regarding independent practice or supervision, we will align with those requirements.
Pay: Up to $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Oswego, IL 60543
