Child & Family Therapist (Part-Time)
$40-$55 Per Clinical Hour | Flexible Schedule |

Join a Growing Behavioral Health Team

Ardent Counseling Center is seeking a licensed Child & Family Therapist to join our expanding outpatient mental health practice. We are looking for a clinician who enjoys working with children, adolescents, and families while providing high-quality, evidence-based care in a supportive environment.

This position offers scheduling flexibility, administrative support, established referral sources, and the opportunity to build a rewarding caseload without the burden of running a private practice.

Compensation
$40.00 to $55.00 per clinical hour
Compensation is based on:
Licensure
Clinical experience
Specialty training
Child and family therapy expertise
What You'll Do
Provide individual therapy to children and adolescents
Provide family therapy and parent coaching
Conduct behavioral health assessments
Develop treatment plans and measurable goals
Complete progress notes and documentation in the EHR
Collaborate with schools, physicians, psychiatrists, and community providers
Utilize evidence-based interventions including CBT, Trauma-Focused CBT, Play Therapy techniques, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Family Systems approaches
Participate in clinical consultation and supervision as appropriate
Preferred Clinical Experience

We are especially interested in clinicians with experience treating:

Anxiety
Depression
ADHD
Trauma
Behavioral challenges
School-related concerns
Family conflict
Adjustment disorders
Foster care and adoption issues
DCFS-involved families
Qualifications
Required
Master's Degree in Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Psychology, or related field
Active Illinois license as:
LCPC
LCSW
LMFT
LPC
LSW
Strong clinical and documentation skills
Preferred
2+ years of child and adolescent therapy experience
Play Therapy training
Trauma-informed care experience
Experience working with foster care or child welfare populations
Bilingual Spanish-speaking clinicians
Why Clinicians Choose Ardent
Flexible scheduling
Hybrid work opportunities
Established referral network
Administrative support team
User-friendly electronic health record
Strong clinical leadership
Opportunities for growth and advancement
Consistent flow of child and family referrals
Schedule
Part-Time
Flexible Hours
Afternoon and Evening Availability Preferred
Hybrid Options Available

Job Type: Part-Time W-2

License Requirement
Active Illinois LPC, LSW, LCPC, LCSW, or LMFT license required.

Apply Today

If you are passionate about helping children and families thrive while working within a collaborative and supportive behavioral health organization, we encourage you to apply.