Part-Time Child & Family Therapist (W2 Position)

2 Positions Available - Fall 2026

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

Mind Chicago is seeking a part-time, W2 clinician with meaningful training and experience in one or more of the following contextual and behavioral therapies:

  • Parent Management Training (PMT)

  • Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) & Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE)

  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Our highest need is for clinicians well-practiced in some version of PMT (e.g., PCIT, BEST, Kazdin PMT). Clinicians with additional training in PCIT, SPACE, or related evidence-based models are strongly encouraged to apply.

Our clinicians specialize in working with children ages 2–15 and their parents. We are especially interested in therapists who feel confident working directly with caregivers, enjoy collaborating with families, and genuinely love working with young children.

REQUIREMENTS

  • Illinois-licensed: LCPC, LCSW, PsyD, or PhD

  • Minimum of 2 years post-graduate clinical experience

  • Experience providing parent-focused and/or exposure-based interventions for kids

  • Comfort providing mostly in-office sessions

POSITION DETAILS

  • Status: W2 Part-Time (18 hours/week)

  • Caseload Expectations:

    • Minimum of 10 completed/billed client sessions per week

    • Requires maintaining approximately 13 active clients to account for cancellations

  • Location: In-office at our Northbrook location

  • Other Expectations: Individual and group consultation, documentation, family/school/provider calls, session prep, networking

SCHEDULE AVAILABILITY

Contract clinicians may choose one of two schedules:

  • Mondays: 1:00p - 7:00p, Tuesdays 1p - 8p, Wednesdays 3p - 8p

  • Mondays: 1:00p - 7:00p, Tuesdays 1p - 8p, Saturdays 9a - 2p

Sessions may be conducted in-office and/or virtually during these times.

WHAT ARE THE PERKS?

  • Competitive pay structure

  • Employer-paid professional liability insurance

  • Matching IRA (3%) and other employee benefits

  • Employer-paid Digital Note Taker (saving clinicians 3+ hours per week in documentation time)

  • Ongoing supervision/consultation

  • Additional paid job opportunities (speaking and writing)

  • Support of a well-established & well-respected practice with a broad network around Chicagoland

  • Wildly supportive, thoughtful, and hilarious colleagues

  • Employer-sponsored networking events to build your reputation and individual fingerprint as a clinician

LET’S TALK COMPENSATION

  • Estimated annual pay ranges from $45,000 to $60,000, depending on experience and caseload.

  • Total compensation is much higher when our many benefits are included (e.g., phone and computer reimbursement, matching IRA, etc.).

  • Additionally, clinicians may seek to increase their pay by facilitating groups, writing, speaking, or adding clients to their caseload.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND SUPPORT

Mind Chicago is known for its thoughtful onboarding and training process for clinicians. All clinicians receive regular individual consultation and participate in weekly group consultations to connect with colleagues and get the support we all need! From Lunch and Learns to annual trainings—we ensure clinicians receive ongoing, high-quality training and opportunities to connect with each other.

APPLiCATION PROCESS

We use a multi-step application process so potential clinicians and the Mind Chicago team really get to know one another!

STEP 1:

  • Email your resume/CV to hello@mindchicago.com. Please include your pronouns in your email or resume/CV.

  • Click here to complete the Pediatric Therapist Survey.

  • Provide the email and phone number of two references on your resume/CV. One must be a supervisor/manager. We will not call references without notifying you first.

*Due to the many resumes/CVs, we only reply to candidates who meet the needs of a current open position. If you do not complete all parts of STEP 1, we will not respond to your application.

STEP 2:

  • If your qualifications meet our current needs, we’ll contact you to schedule a brief 15-minute phone call with one of the owners.

STEP 3:

  • If you move on to step 3, you will join us for an in-person office visit and interview. Coffee/tea provided!

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