Mental Health Counselor (ALMFT/LMFT/LPC/LCPC/LCSW) – Adults individuals & Couples- W2+ benefits

We’re Hiring therapist to see adult individuals and couples| W2 + Benefits |

If you love the clinical work—but don’t love the administrative weight of private practice—this role may be a strong fit.

Solid Foundations Therapy is a group practice specializing in evidence-based adult individual and couples therapy. Our clinicians support clients through communication breakdowns, intimacy struggles, conflict cycles, divorce recovery, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and major life transitions.

This position is ideal for a therapist who wants:

• A consistent caseload and strong clinical support
• A team environment with high standards + real connection
• Ongoing training and growth in couples work (Gottman / EFT / RLT encouraged)
• Less admin, more client work

Role Snapshot

• W2 position
• Main Population: adult individuals and couples
• Primarily in-person (option for 1 virtual day)
• Full caseload expectation: 30 Available slots ~25 clients seen/week
• Schedule includes 2 evenings + 1 weekend day
• Weekly group supervision and trainings

Compensation

We pay per clinical session seen, with additional pay for admin time ( ex: notes and meetings), Plus performance based bonuses

Session Pay (based on licensure):

• Provisionally licensed (ALMFT / LPC): typically $45–$54/session
• Fully licensed (LMFT / LCPC / LCSW): typically $55–$63/session, based on experience
• Additional earning potential up Including administrative pay and bonuses

Total compensation value: $70,000–$96,000/year, including benefits such as PTO, student loan repayment, and 401 retirement matching.

Benefits

• Employer-contributed BCBS health insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) matching
• Liability insurance
• Student loan reimbursement
• Testing/licensing fee reimbursement
• Admin Support : We handle referrals, intake scheduling, marketing, insurance, billing, and most paperwork—so you can focus on clients.
• Team Culture: Quarterly team lunches, team-building activities, and an open-door environment that supports growth and connection.
• Professional Development
• Weekly supervision and support
• Annual CEU stipend
• Paid training events
• Opportunities for advanced clinical certifications (EMDR, Gottman, EFT, RLT, etc.)

Ideal Candidates

• Master’s degree in MFT, Counseling, Social Work, or related field
• Active Illinois license (LMFT, LCPC, LCSW preferred; ALMFT, LPC considered)
• Interest in or experience with couples work (Gottman, EFT, RLT preferred—training supported)
• Comfortable with a schedule that includes 2 evenings + 1 weekend day
• Values professionalism, growth, accountability, and collaboration

If you’re ready for a role where your clinical work is valued, your growth is supported, and you’re part of a team that takes both outcomes and culture seriously, we’d love to connect.

Pay: $45.00 - $63.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Master's (Required)

License/Certification:

• clinical license (Preferred)

Work Location: In person