Join our wonderful Lighthouse Emotional Wellness Center team! Our outpatient counseling private practice is seeking a motivated Mental Health Counselor! This position requires the candidate to be a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).

Why choose The Lighthouse?

If you are eager to learn more about working with people and how to grow as a counselor… choose us! Our practice was founded by relationship experts, Dr. Ray & Jean. They have worked in the field for over 25 years. They found many gaps in traditional couples therapy and devised a unique approach to working with couples and families. We believe that a counselor can only help clients grow if they are growing themselves. 

The Practice Provides:

• A stream of referrals and company marketing
• An Admin team who answers phone calls and schedules initial client appointments so you can focus on seeing clients!
• Clinical supervision for provisionally licensed clinicians
• Supportive team environment!
• Monthly team consultation and access to additional training
• Comfortable office space
• Electronic Medical Record and telehealth platform

About the Role:
Are you an experienced clinician looking for a professional home that offers the autonomy of private practice without the isolation of working from your spare bedroom?

The Lighthouse Emotional Wellness Center is seeking a seasoned, loyal, and growth-oriented Therapist to join our team on a contract basis. This position is ideal for a professional who already has their foundational needs met and is looking for a meaningful, high-impact supplement to their current lifestyle.
We aren’t just looking for a provider; we’re looking for a long-term teammate who values connection and clinical excellence.

Why The Lighthouse?

Escape the silos of telehealth. Join a vibrant, supportive team environment where peer collaboration is part of the culture.

Design a schedule that fits your life. We offer hours Monday through Saturday, allowing you to scale your caseload up or down as needed.

Focus on your clients while enjoying the infrastructure and reputation of an established clinic.

We value “forever learners.” If you are open to new modalities and collaborative feedback, you’ll thrive here.

Financials & Requirements

Compensation: Competitive contract rates based on licensure and experience. For context, high-volume clinicians on our team earn up to $90,000/year (gross/1099).

Experience Preferred: We are seeking established therapists with post-grad experience.

Licensure: Must hold a valid Illinois license (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or LCPC).

The Ideal Fit: This role is specifically designed for those who do not require employer-sponsored benefits or a guaranteed full-time salary for their primary financial stability.

Location & Hours

Clinic Location: Arlington Heights, IL

Availability: Flexible scheduling across 6 days a week.

Ready to join a team that feels like a team? > If you’re looking for a loyal professional community to grow with, we’d love to hear from you!

Pay: Up to $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Professional development assistance

Application Question(s):

• What are two days and time of day that tend to work best for a potential virtual interview?

License/Certification:

• LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or LCPC license in state of Illinois (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Arlington Heights, IL 60004 (Required)

Work Location: In person