Private Practice Clinician (LCPC, LCSW, Psychologist, LPC, LSW)

DK Therapy, LLC, a thriving group private practice in Chicago, is looking for a psychotherapist to provide therapy to clients of DK Therapy. Since 2018, we've been building something we're proud of a practice where clients receive meaningful, high-quality care and therapists actually enjoy coming to work.

We're growing, and we're looking for the right people to grow with us. If you want a steady stream of referrals, real administrative support, and a team that has your back, we'd love to meet you.

What We're Looking For

We're hiring both fully licensed and provisionally licensed therapists ready to build a meaningful caseload in a well-run, supportive practice. We're especially interested in clinicians with experience or interest in:

• Individual therapy for adults and teens (15+)
• Couples therapy (Gottman Method, EFT, or willingness to be trained)
• Anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, and grief
• Hybrid in-person and telehealth work
• Evening and/or weekend availability

Requirements

• Master's or Doctoral degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or a related field
• Active Illinois license: LCPC, LCSW, LMFT, PsyD — or provisional license (LPC or LSW) with supervision required
• Provisionally licensed clinicians are welcome and encouraged to apply (on-site supervision provided)
• At least one clinical niche or specialty area (training in Gottman Method/EFT for couples, trauma, EMDR, ACT/DBT, substance abuse, etc.) that is aligned with the current population that DK Therapy serves
• Tech-savvy and comfortable in a paperless, hybrid practice environment

Preferred but not required:

• Minimum 3 years post-licensure experience
• Training/Experience in Gottman Method, EFT, EMDR, ACT, DBT, or IFS (or openness to training)
• Training/Experience in working with clients struggling with substance abuse
• Currently paneled with BCBS or other major insurance panels

Schedule & Location

• Fine Arts Building, 410 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60605 — a beautiful, historic landmark in the heart of the Loop
• Hybrid model: combination of in-person and telehealth sessions
• Clinicians establish agreed-upon availability blocks (AM, PM, and/or weekend options)
• Minimum availability: 20 session hours per week, including 2 evenings and one weekend day
• Full-time target: Building up to an average 20 completed sessions per week

What We Offer

Compensation

• Commission-based pay: 50–60% of collected fees, based on licensure and experience
• Bonus opportunities: ($50 per blog post for up to 2/month, $20/hour for up to 2 community networking meetings per month)
• Up to 6 additional PTO hours + a $200 cash bonus annually through our note completion incentive program (total annual value up to $500)

Flexibility & Balance

• Hybrid in-person and telehealth model
• Clinicians establish agreed-upon availability blocks (AM, PM, and/or weekend options)
• No expectations to be in the office unless you have in-office clients or a mandatory meeting scheduled

Time Off

• Full-time employees: paid personal leave front-loaded annually (7 days at 0–2 years, increasing with tenure)
• Part-time employees: PTO accrual based on hours worked
• Paid sick leave in compliance with Illinois and Chicago ordinances
• Flexible vacation and time-off approach
• Earn up to 6 additional PTO hours per year through our note completion incentive program

Benefits (Full-Time)

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (BCBS PPO group plans); DK Therapy covers 65% of the base plan premium
• Supplemental insurance options available
• 401(k) retirement plan (traditional and Roth) after one year of employment with 3% match
• Up to $300/year continuing education reimbursement after 6 months
• Up to $50/month commuting reimbursement after 90 days
• Professional liability insurance covered through our group policy
• Chromebook provided for work use

Professional Growth

• Anticipated steady stream of referrals, no need to build your caseload from scratch
• Paid onboarding and weekly new staff check-in meetings for your first two months
• Weekly individual supervision for provisionally licensed clinicians, plus bi-monthly group supervision
• Weekly optional group case consultation and access to additional training (Gottman, EMDR, DBT, IFS, ACT, and more)
• Opportunities to grow into supervisory or clinical leadership roles

Additional Perks

• Comfortable office spaces in a unique historic landmark building
• A genuinely supportive and fun team (with seasonal team outtings)
• An intake coordinator who handles new client calls and scheduling so you can stay focused on clinical work
• All insurance credentialing billing is handled for you with our in-house billing team
• Electronic Medical Record (SimplePractice) and integrated telehealth platform

Skills & Qualities That Make You a Great Fit

• Solid foundation in evidence-based treatment and psychological assessment
• Independent, driven, and motivated to grow your referral base
• Collaborative and genuinely team-oriented
• Organized, reliable, and consistent with documentation
• Open to feedback and able to stay grounded in challenging clinical situations
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable with technology, Google Workspace and EHR systems (SimplePractice experience a plus)

To Apply:

Send a cover letter and CV/resume to Danielle Kepler, LCPC at danielle(at)dktherapy.com.

Only applicants that qualify for an interview will be contacted. Please only apply if you have your graduate degree and at least an LSW/LPC. Current graduate students, please apply once you have your provisional license.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

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

Application Question(s):

• Do you have or are you eligible for an LPC/LCSW or LCPC/LCSW/LCP in Illinois?
• Are you willing/able to see clients in the office (loop location) 2-3 days/week?

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Work Location: In person