Licensed Therapist Jobs in Illinois
Licensed Therapist jobs in Illinois are concentrated in behavioral health networks, community mental health centers, hospital systems, and outpatient counseling practices, with demand at every level from newly licensed clinicians to seasoned supervisors. Chicago, Rockford, and Springfield anchor the largest share of openings, where established employers like Advocate Health Care, Rush University Medical Center, and Thresholds consistently hire across specialties. The most in-demand areas are substance use counseling, trauma-informed care, and adolescent behavioral health. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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About Us
EMT Massage & Wellness is a holistic health and wellness practice offering clinical massage, myofascial release, craniosacral therapy, frequency therapy, and mindfulness-based practices (breathwork, grounding, movement). We take a whole-body approach to pain management, injury recovery, and prevention — treating the root cause, not just the symptom.
Job Summary
As a Licensed Massage Therapist, you’ll provide thoughtful, individualized massage therapy that supports client comfort, mobility, and wellness. You’ll assess each client’s needs, explain suitable techniques, and adapt sessions based on their goals and feedback. Your impact: By matching each session to a client’s needs, you help them pursue pain relief and a more comfortable daily routine.
About the Role
We're looking for a part-time massage therapist who works confidently and independently, with strong clinical assessment skills and hands-on training in myofascial release. This is a great fit for a therapist who thinks beyond "relaxation massage" and wants to do meaningful, results-driven bodywork with clients who are looking for real, lasting relief.
Responsibilities
- Conduct patient assessments and discuss health history, preferences, and treatment goals before sessions.
- Provide Therapeutic, deep tissue massage, trigger point therapy, sports massage, and prenatal massage when appropriate to client needs and training.
- Apply anatomy and physiology knowledge to tailor techniques and support safe, effective care.
- Communicate clearly about session plans, comfort, and aftercare; maintain accurate client records using appropriate medical terminology.
- Deliver attentive patient service and customer service while following hygiene, privacy, and occupational health practices.
Requirements
- Hold an active massage therapy license required for the work location; maintain required credentials.
- Demonstrate massage therapy skills and knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and patient assessment.
- Bring strong client communication skills and a respectful, client-focused approach.
- Pain management experience is valuable.
- Available to work one day shift, one night shift or 2 Saturdays/month
Preferred (not required)
- Additional training in craniosacral therapy, corrective exercise, or mindfulness-based modalities
- Experience working with chronic pain, post-injury, or orthopedic populations
Pay: $60.00 per hour
Expected hours: 4.0 – 10.0 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
Application Question(s):
- Do you have Professional Liability Insurance?
Experience:
- clinical : 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Massage Therapy License (Required)
Work Location: In person
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Where Illinois roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Licensed Therapist Job Market in Illinois
A snapshot from current Illinois openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- LifeStance Health47

- Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa12

- Thriveworks4

- Massage Envy4

- HealthPRO Heritage4

Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Illinois Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in licensed therapist jobs across Illinois.
- Active Licensed Professional Counselor or Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential from Illinois IDFPR
- Master's degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or a closely related clinical field
- Experience delivering individual and group therapy in a clinical or community setting
- Proficiency with electronic health record systems such as Epic, Credible, or Kipu
- Ability to complete clinical documentation and treatment plans within required timeframes
- Current CPR certification and cleared Illinois background check prior to start date
Licensed Therapist Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a licensed therapist in Illinois?
Licensure in Illinois is issued by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, known as IDFPR. The most common paths are the Licensed Professional Counselor credential, which requires a master's degree in counseling and passing the National Counselor Examination, or the Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential, which requires a master's in social work and passing the ASWB Clinical exam. Both licenses also require supervised post-degree clinical hours before full licensure is granted.
Which companies hire licensed therapists in Illinois?
Employers hiring licensed therapists in Illinois right now include LifeStance Health, Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa, and Thriveworks, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Illinois also has a strong network of federally qualified health centers and nonprofit community mental health organizations that hire across the state year-round.
Which Illinois cities have the most licensed therapist jobs?
Chicago, Naperville, and Park Ridge are the Illinois cities with the most licensed therapist openings. Chicago drives the largest share of postings because of its dense concentration of hospital systems, behavioral health nonprofits, and outpatient group practices, while Rockford and Springfield generate steady demand through regional medical centers and county-funded community mental health programs.
Are there remote licensed therapist jobs in Illinois?
Yes, and more than most clinical fields, because telehealth expanded the share of therapy delivered entirely online. About 43% of licensed therapist openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting platforms and group practices that serve clients statewide. Individual and couples therapy roles are the most consistently remote, while group therapy, psychiatric collaboration, and crisis work typically still require an on-site presence.
How can I get hired as a licensed therapist in Illinois with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is securing a post-graduate supervised clinical position while completing the hours required for full Illinois licensure. Large Illinois employers like Advocate Health Care, Rosecrance, and Trilogy Behavioral Health offer associate or provisional clinician roles specifically designed for graduates accumulating supervised hours. Lateral moves from case manager, psychiatric technician, or crisis counselor positions are also common routes in. Holding a registered intern status through IDFPR and completing a focused internship placement with a county mental health authority strengthens any application considerably.
Where can I find and apply to licensed therapist jobs in Illinois?
You can find and apply to licensed therapist jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings tied to the state. Search the listings to find roles that match your license type, specialty, and preferred location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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