Benefits:

CEU Library

Group Supervision

1:1 Supervision

Licensed Consultation Group

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

For Clinicians in Illinois Ready to Grow in Private Practice, Not Start Over

As a clinician, are you tired of feeling like you're working in isolation or drowning in paperwork? Looking for a place that actually creates ongoing change to prioritize clinician well-being? We're so glad we found you!

As a Therapist at Ellie Mental Health – Lincolnwood, you'll share our vision for improving and expanding access to quality mental health care and thrive in an environment driven by our core values of authenticity, humor, compassion, creativity, acceptance, and determination.

At Ellie Mental Health – Lincolnwood, we're building a high-performing, clinician-centered practice designed for therapists who want the freedom of private practice without needing to handle all the business headaches on their own. We're a fully insurance-based practice, contracted with BCBS IL, Aetna, Cigna, and UnitedHealthcare.

This role is ideal for clinicians who want to build or maintain a caseload on a flexible, part-time basis, whether you're growing a private practice on the side, balancing other clinical work, or looking for a lighter caseload without sacrificing support and structure.

Why Join Ellie Instead of Staying Solo?

You've built the relationships, you've done the hard work, now let us handle the rest. We remove the operational weight so you can focus on clinical excellence and growth, while earning competitively and maintaining autonomy, on your own schedule.

What We Handle:

Billing & Insurance claims

Individual & Group Supervision

Insurance Verification

Licensed Consultation

Credentialing

Paid Digital Marketing & SEO

Online Scheduling System & Infrastructure

Referral development

Administrative support

Office space & utilities

EHR systems

Compliance & documentation support

We Offer:

Competitive per-session/hourly compensation

Flexible scheduling (in-person & telehealth) — set your own availability

Access to free CEU library (TPN Health)

Professional development support

Opportunities to supervise

A collaborative, supportive team culture

Real leadership team access, no corporate red tape

Who This Is Perfect For

✔ Private practice therapists who want a flexible, part-time caseload without the admin burden ✔ Clinicians balancing another job, school, or family commitments ✔ Community mental health providers ready to reduce burnout ✔Therapists with an active caseload who can transition clients with them ✔ Clinicians with strong word-of-mouth referral streams looking for supplemental income

Key Responsibilities

Conduct diagnostic assessments and develop treatment plans

Provide high-quality therapy services to clients

Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation

Maintain a part-time caseload of approximately 12–15 sessions per week

Deliver evidence-based interventions

Collaborate with colleagues and referral partners

Participate in team meetings and trainings as schedule allows

Option to provide supervision for pre-licensed clinicians

Qualifications and/or Skills

Master's degree in a behavioral health field

Illinois licensure or pre-licensure (LCSW, LCPC, LMFT, PsyD; LSW, LPC)

Experience with assessments, treatment planning, and clinical documentation

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Comfort working with children, teens, adults, couples, or families

Ability to pass a background check

Existing client base or referral network a plus

Familiarity with case note documentation and EHR systems

At Ellie, we believe that happy therapists do better work, and better work changes lives. If you're looking to be part of a mission-driven, supportive, and fun-loving team — on a schedule that works for you — we'd love to meet you.

Location: 7366 N Lincoln Ave, Suite 206, Lincolnwood, IL 60712 Flexible work-from-home / telehealth options available.

Employment Type: Part-Time (12–15 sessions/week)

Compensation: Competitive per-session rate, commensurate with experience

Flexible work from home options available.