Licensed Mental Health Therapist for Young Children - Play Therapy Focus | LCSW, LCPC, LMFT

**Licensed Mental Health Therapist for Young Children | Play Therapy Focus** **LCSW, LSW, LCPC, LPC, LMFT, or AMFT** **Pay:** $55–$65 per hour **Location:** Park Ridge, Illinois | In-Person **Employment:** W-2 | Full-Time and Part-Time **Office:** 1550 N. Northwest Hwy., Suite 355, Park Ridge, IL 60068 **A Special Opportunity for a Therapist interested in Play Therapy with Children ages 4 and up** Sunrise Counseling & Wellness Center is seeking a warm, compassionate therapist who enjoys working with children ages 4 and older and partnering with families to support children's emotional and behavioral well-being. We are particularly interested in clinicians who understand child development, enjoy engaging children through age-appropriate therapeutic approaches, and value collaboration with parents and caregivers. Experience with play therapy and sand tray therapy is a plus. We also welcome clinicians who are motivated to continue developing their skills in child therapy with appropriate clinical support and consultation. Whether you are fully licensed or pre-licensed and eligible to practice under applicable Illinois requirements, this is an opportunity to build a child-focused caseload within a supportive group practice that values clinical growth, collaboration, and the needs of the whole family. **Position at a Glance** * **Credentials:** LCSW, LSW, LCPC, LPC, LMFT, or AMFT * **Employment:** W-2, full-time and part-time positions available * **Location:** In-person * **Clinical session rate:** $55–$65 per session, based on credential, clinical experience, and applicable role requirements * **Cancellations/no-shows:** Paid at the clinician's clinical session rate * **Supervision and group consultation:** Paid at the applicable administrative hourly rate * **Paid documentation/administrative time:** Full-time clinicians receive one paid hour per week at $22/hour * **Part-time caseload:** 10–12 clients per week * **Full-time caseload:** 20–24 clients per week * **Schedule:** Flexible scheduling, including a four-day workweek option * **Evenings:** Preference for clinicians who can commit to two in-person evening shifts per week * **Weekends:** No weekends required **Why Sunrise Counseling?** At Sunrise Counseling & Wellness Center, we are more than a psychotherapy practice. We are a team of dedicated professionals driven by heart, purpose, and the belief that healing happens in connection. We believe empowered therapists create empowered clients. Our practice is designed with the clinician at the center. We want our therapists to have the support, flexibility, resources, and professional community they need to do meaningful clinical work. We honor your identity as a person alongside your role as a therapist. **You focus on your clients. We handle the infrastructure that supports your work.** From referrals and billing to marketing, administrative support, professional development, and clinical consultation, Sunrise Counseling is designed to allow you to spend your energy where it matters most: providing excellent clinical care. **Who We Serve** We believe in supporting the whole family through life's transitions. We serve children, teens, adults, couples, and families from all walks of life. We support clients as they reconnect with their authentic selves and build lives of greater purpose and ease. Our areas of clinical focus include: * Child and adolescent therapy * Play therapy * Anxiety and depression * Grief and trauma * Communication and boundary setting * Relationship challenges * Men's mental health * Couples therapy * LGBTQIA+ affirming therapy * Reproductive, maternal, and perinatal mental health * Infant mental health * Pregnancy and infant loss * Fertility struggles * Transitions to parenthood * The choice to be child-free We value clinicians who bring their own areas of expertise and are passionate about developing their clinical identity. **What Your Work Week Looks Like** We believe flexibility and sustainability are essential to doing good clinical work. Our scheduling model includes: * A four-day workweek option * Flexible scheduling with multiple schedule options * Seven-hour daily shifts with a protected one-hour break * No more than three consecutive sessions without a break * Full-time caseload expectation of 20–24 clients per week * Part-time caseload expectation of 10–12 clients per week * Hybrid work, with remote options available * No weekends required * Preference for clinicians who can commit to two in-person evening shifts per week Our goal is to create a sustainable clinical schedule that allows therapists to provide excellent care while maintaining time and energy for life outside of work. **Compensation & Benefits** We believe therapists deserve to be well-supported and valued for their clinical expertise and the work they do to provide exceptional care. As the practice continues to grow, opportunities for leadership and professional growth will grow alongside it. **Compensation** * $55–$65 per clinical session, based on credential and clinical experience * Cancellations and no-shows paid at the clinician's clinical session rate * Supervision paid at the applicable administrative hourly rate * Group consultation paid at the applicable administrative hourly rate * One paid documentation/administrative hour per week at $22/hour for full-time clinicians **Benefits** * W-2 employment * Health insurance through BCBS PPO, with an employer contribution for eligible full-time employees * 401(k) * Paid time off * Vision & Dental Insurance * Professional development stipend * Referral program Benefits and eligibility are subject to the applicable plan and employment terms. **Clinical Support & Professional Growth** You don't have to navigate clinical work alone. Sunrise provides opportunities to learn, collaborate, and grow alongside a supportive team. * Supervision and group consultation appropriate to your credential and professional development needs * Internal and external training opportunities * Fully sponsored PSI 2-Day Components of Care Training, required toward Perinatal Mental Health Certification * Opportunities to collaborate with a dynamic team of therapists * Practice-sponsored networking events * Annual team outings sponsored by the practice **Support for Pre-Licensed Clinicians** We value clinicians at different stages of their professional journey. Eligible pre-licensed clinicians receive supervision consistent with applicable Illinois requirements and their individual credential and licensure pathway. We are committed to supporting clinical development, confidence, and continued professional growth within a collaborative team environment. **We Handle the Business Side** One of the benefits of working at Sunrise Counseling is that you can enjoy the flexibility and autonomy of private practice without managing all of the business responsibilities yourself. Sunrise provides: * Clinic-managed referrals * Fully sponsored Psychology Today profile * Fully sponsored professional headshots for website and marketing * Fully sponsored malpractice liability insurance * Fully sponsored online marketing * Top-of-the-line practice management software * Billing handled by Sunrise Counseling, including claim submission, credit card transactions, and billing correspondence with clients * In-office administrative support * Virtual administrative support * A referral program * A thoughtfully designed website built to support client connection and accessibility Your focus is your clients. Our team handles the administrative infrastructure that allows you to do your best clinical work. **Our Office** Our Park Ridge office is conveniently located just off the expressway, with free parking and elevator access. Our offices are intentionally designed to create a peaceful, comfortable, home-like environment for both clients and clinicians. **Address:** 1550 N. Northwest Hwy., Suite 355, Park Ridge, IL 60068 Both in-person sessions and telehealth are available. Telehealth sessions would be available for teens and adult individuals. **What We're Looking For** We are seeking a therapist who is warm, compassionate, clinically skilled, and genuinely invested in the therapeutic relationship. **Qualifications** * Master's degree or higher in social work, counseling, clinical psychology, marriage and family therapy, or a related field * Active Illinois credential appropriate to the role: LCSW, LSW, LCPC, LPC, LMFT, or AMFT * Eligibility to provide clinical services within the scope of your credential and applicable Illinois supervision requirements * Experience providing psychotherapy, or relevant clinical training and experience appropriate to your credential * Understanding of evidence-based therapeutic practices * Commitment to client-centered, strengths-based care * Strong collaboration and communication skills * Comfort using Google Workspace * Experience with practice management software such as SimplePractice or TherapyNotes is a plus **Especially Interested In** * Clinicians with experience working with children ages 4 and older, or a strong interest in developing this specialty * Experience with play therapy or other developmentally appropriate approaches is a plus * Comfort collaborating with parents and caregivers * Interest in child development, family dynamics, and supporting children's emotional and behavioral needs * Therapists who value consultation, collaboration, and continued clinical growth **Ready to Take the Next Step?** If you're a compassionate, child-focused therapist looking for a practice where your work is valued, your growth is supported, and collaboration matters, we would love to hear from you. Please submit: * Your resume * A brief letter of interest sharing what draws you to private practice and why you're interested in joining Sunrise Counseling & Wellness Center We value thoughtful applications, and your letter of interest will be an important part of our selection process. Please send all application materials directly to **Katie Caddell at katie@sunrisecwc.com**. To learn more about our values, services, and team, visit **www.sunrisecounselingwellness.com**. We look forward to hearing from you! Pay: $55.00 - $65.00 per hour Benefits: * 401(k) * Dental insurance * Flexible schedule * Health insurance * Opportunities for advancement * Paid time off * Professional development assistance * Referral program * Vision insurance Education: * Master's (Required) Experience: * Clinical counseling: 1 year (Required) License/Certification: * LCSW, LSW, LCPC, LPC, LMFT, or AMFT (Required) Work Location: In person