Associate Therapist (Unlicensed/Provisionally Licensed) (73089)

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Light On Anxiety Treatment Centers

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Posted about 1 month ago

Full Time

Chicago, Illinois

Hybrid

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The associate therapist will provide Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to child, adolescent, and adult clients while managing assigned cases and coordinating care with multidisciplinary teams. They are also responsible for maintaining thorough clinical documentation, participating in supervision, and engaging in ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

We are looking for an Associate Therapist who has a Master's degree in psychology, social work, counseling, school counseling, or a related field, and is interested in specializing in CBT for anxiety and related disorders. The role requires strong communication skills, a commitment to lifelong learning, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-based environment.

Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Lincoln Park - Chicago, IL 60614Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Master's DegreeSalary Range: $50,000.00 - $65,000.00 Base+Commission/monthJob Shift: Full-TimeJob Category: Clinical Services*Earliest start date of 7/21/2026*   Who We Are: Light On Anxiety Treatment Centers, founded in 2012, is a fast-paced, rapidly growing practice that provides state of the art, cutting edge treatments for anxiety, OCD and related conditions, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), psychiatric medication management and psychological testing. Light On Anxiety’s mission is to provide accessible, practical, empirically-supported treatment to help clients move past anxiety, OCD and related disorders as rapidly as possible. Light On Anxiety strives to exceed client expectations and is committed to excellence in customer service at each step of the anxiety treatment process. We pride ourselves in working collaboratively and providing treatment that is compassionate, personalized and action-oriented. Light On Anxiety offers best in class continuing education through our Clinical Training Institute, which includes case consultation, Clinical Grand Rounds, our Learning Lab and a robust assortment of self-guided training materials to keep staff apprised of innovations in empirically-supported treatment models. In addition, many of our clinicians are involved in writing projects such as co-authoring user-friendly workbooks or assisting in the dissemination of high-quality consumer education through our Webzine.    Responsibilities: Full-time position, including a minimum of 20 hours engaged in client sessions per week Provide child, adolescent and adult clients with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for anxiety related conditions Clinical management of all assigned cases Communicate and consult with members of each clients care team (legal guardians, families, and other internal and external parties) as necessary and appropriate Provide resources, support, and referrals to external services when appropriate Coordinate crisis response for client emergencies, including coordination of care with outside institutions Complete documentation and administrative requirements in a timely and thorough manner Complete all required trainings Actively seek continuing education to stay informed of all evidence-based treatment protocols for anxiety and related disorders Maintain professional conduct and appearance during all interactions with clients and stakeholders Communicate in a timely and proactive manner with clients, external clinical stakeholders, and the Practices administrative team Actively participate in continuing education initiatives and small group supervision Make positive contributions to the Practices culture Perform other duties as assigned   Schedule: Flexible work arrangements, including one fully virtual day Full-time position (40 hours/week)  1 weekend day required    What We Offer: Highly competitive salary commensurate with licensure and experience (Base + Variable Pay compensation structure) Signing Bonus Participation in and certification through Light On Anxiety's year long Clinical Training Institute, offering advanced specialty training in CBT for anxiety, OCD and related conditions Paid Time Off and paid company-observed holidays Health, dental and vision insurance Retirement plan with company match Dependent Care and Commuter FSAs Health Savings Account Short-Term Disability Company sponsored Basic Life / AD&D Company laptop, ongoing technical support and technology stipend Company sponsored continuing education programs to fulfill CE/CME requirements Supervision needed to obtain independent licensure Company-sponsored malpractice insurance Reimbursement for licensure examination, registration and renewal fees Administrative team to build your caseload and manage billing, scheduling and credentialing Gorgeous, modern office space and amenities, allowing for maximum peer collaboration Great opportunities for consultation, collaboration and growth A team-based approach for outpatient mental health services where passionate healers come together to bring out the best in our clients and ourselves Opportunities to engage in community outreach initiatives and organization projects beyond clinical responsibilities QualificationsRequired Qualifications Masters in psychology, social work, counseling, school counseling or related field that leads to state licensure (LSW or LPC) Interest in specializing in CBT for anxiety and related disorders Commitment to lifelong learning, clinical growth, and evidence-based practice Ability to receive and integrate feedback while working effectively through ambiguity Strong sense of accountability, ownership, and follow-through in clinical and team responsibilities Flexibility and adaptability in response to evolving client, clinical, and organizational needs Direct, respectful, and proactive communication style Capacity to reflect, problem-solve, and stay engaged when work feels imperfect Alignment with a values-driven workplace that prioritizes resilience, collaboration, and growth Self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, team-based environment Positive, solutions-oriented mindset with openness to diverse perspectives   Come join a team that promotes innovation, growth, and treatment strategies that work!

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Light On Anxiety Treatment Centers

Light On Anxiety provides evidence-based, efficient, effective, and action-oriented treatment for anxiety and related disorders. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, psychiatric medication management and neuropsychological testing are our core foundational services. Light On Anxiety applies the principles of empirically-supported treatment and always incorporates the latest advancements in the treatment of anxiety and related disorders. We strive to make treatment as short-term as possible so our clients can soon serve as their own anxiety coach, and to inject compassion, joy and YOUR values into the anxiety treatment process. Our goal is not only to reduce the emotional distress and negative feelings you may be experiencing but also, and equally importantly, to assist you in living your life to the fullest.

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