Part-Time Child & Family Therapist (1099 Contractor)

1 Position Available - August 2026

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

Mind Chicago is seeking part-time, 1099 contract 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)

Clinicians with additional training in PCIT, DBT, 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

  • Comfort providing both in-office and virtual sessions

POSITION DETAILS

  • Status: Part-time, 1099 independent contractor

  • Caseload Expectations:

    • Minimum of 5 completed client sessions per week

    • Requires maintaining approximately 7–8 active clients to account for cancellations

  • Location: In-office at our Ravenswood location

SCHEDULE AVAILABILITY

Contract clinicians must offer availability during at least two of the following blocks:

  • Thursdays: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM or 4:30 PM – 8:30 PM or 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM

  • Fridays: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM or 4:30 PM – 8:30 PM or 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM

  • Saturdays: 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM

  • Sundays: 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM

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

TRAINING, SUPPORT, AND CONSULTATION

While this role does not include employee benefits, Mind Chicago is committed to supporting contractor clinicians through high-quality clinical resources:

  • Initial training in specialty areas aligned with the role (e.g., ERP, PMT, SPACE)

  • Access to individual consultation as needed

  • Option to participate in group consultation meetings

  • Employer-paid digital note-taking system, significantly reducing documentation time (saving clinicians approximately 3+ hours per week)

  • Option to participate in employer-sponsored networking events to build your reputation and fingerprint as a clinician in the community

IMPORTANT NOTES ABOUT CONTRACT STATUS

This is a 1099 independent contractor position and does not include:

  • Health insurance or other employee benefits

  • Paid time off

  • Professional development or CEU reimbursement

Contractors are responsible for their own taxes, liability insurance, and licensure requirements.

WHY WORK WITH MIND CHICAGO?

  • Thoughtful onboarding and specialty-specific training

  • Strong referral stream and the support of a well-established & well-respected practice with a broad network around Chicagoland

  • Employer-paid digital documentation support

  • Consultation and collegial connection opportunities

  • Support of a well-established, respected child and family practice

  • Warm, collaborative, and genuinely fun colleagues

APPLICATION PROCESS

We use a multi-step application process so both candidates and the Mind Chicago team can get to know one another.

Step 1:
Email your resume/CV to hello@mindchicago.com (please include your pronouns).
Include contact information for two references (one must be a supervisor/manager).
We will not contact references without notifying you first.

Due to volume, we are only able to respond to applicants who meet current position needs.

Step 2:
Qualified candidates will be invited to a brief 15 minute phone call with one of the owners.

Step 3:
Final candidates will be invited for an in-person office visit and interview.