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Authentic Journey, PLLC — Oswego, IL 60543
Job Type: Full-time (Hybrid)
Welcome to Authentic Journey
After 24 years in the clinical field and a decade co-owning a large-scale private practice, I created Authentic Journey to return to what matters most: intentional, high-integrity, client-centered care. Located in the heart of Oswego, our boutique solo-plus-one practice is designed for clinicians who thrive in a supportive, quality-driven environment away from "mill-style" volume.
I am looking for one warm, seasoned, and deeply dedicated therapist to join me in serving our vibrant local community.
Who We Are Looking For
We are seeking a seasoned colleague who brings both clinical wisdom and a genuine heart for pediatric care. Because of the specific needs of our community and the boutique structure of our practice, two requirements are non-negotiable:
- Proven Pediatric Expertise (A Must): Direct, hands-on clinical experience working with children under 12 and their families.
- Established Clinical Experience: We are looking for an experienced peer (5+ years post-Master’s minimum).Please note that entry-level applicants or clinicians requiring foundational training will not be considered for this specific role.
Our Clinical Community & Caseload
Our practice serves individuals across the lifespan, with a strong demand for youth and family care:
- Pediatric & Family (25%+): Children under 12 and their families (a vital area of need where your experience will directly make a difference).
- Emerging Adults (50%): Young adults ages 16–25 navigating major life transitions.
- Geriatric (5–10%): Seniors (65+) seeking thoughtful, specialized support.
What the Role Entails
- Caseload: Full-time expectation of 25–30 client sessions per week.
- Streamlined Administrative Role: Billing and insurance claims are NOT part of your responsibilities. We take care of the billing heavy lifting so you can focus on client care. Your administrative duties are straightforward:providing the clinical session, writing timely session notes, creating client files, and scheduling follow-up sessions.
- Hybrid Flexibility: In-office presence in our Oswego suite is essential to build connection and care for local families. Once established, you'll have the flexibility and autonomy to coordinate virtual or in-person sessions as best fits your practice.
- Schedule: Evening and weekend availability is required to accommodate local students and working families.
- Insurance: We accept private insurance and Medicare.
What We Offer You
You will work alongside me, but you will never feel like you're on an island. Our suite is home to seven independent,experienced therapists—all fully credentialed ("4-letter") clinicians who are close colleagues and friends. It is a unique,warm space filled with camaraderie and peer support.
- No Billing Headache: Full administrative support handling insurance and billing process.
- Continuing Education Financial Support: We love supporting professional growth. After one year of full-time employment, specialized CEs that serve key community needs—such as Play Therapy, EMDR, and ERP—will be financially supported within reason.
- Clinical Consultation & Mentorship: Access to 24 years of clinical experience in child-centered care, family systems, and evidence-based protocols (like ERP and SPACE).
- True Professional Autonomy: Full control over your calendar and session formats as your caseload grows.
- Employment Options: W2 status for associate-level clinicians (LSW/LPC); 1099 status for fully licensed clinicians (LCSW/LCPC/LMFT).
Note: As a small, solo-owned boutique practice, health insurance and 401(k) benefits are not provided at this time.
How to Connect & Apply
If this sounds like the clinical home you've been looking for, please send over your resume and a brief cover letter. We'd love to hear about your clinical background, your specific experience working with children under 12, and any interest you have in modalities like Play Therapy, ERP, EMDR, or SPACE.
Benefits & Highlights
- Warm, collaborative, peer-supported environment
- Zero billing or insurance filing responsibilities
- Flexible hybrid schedule with practice autonomy
- Financial support for specialized CEUs (Play Therapy, EMDR, ERP) after 1 year
- Location: Hybrid remote / Oswego, IL 60543
Pay: $60,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Work Location: In person
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in mental health therapist jobs.
- Master's degree in counseling, social work, marriage and family therapy, or psychology
- Active state licensure such as LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or LMHC, or associate licensure with supervision
- Proficiency in evidence-based modalities including CBT, DBT, or trauma-focused therapy
- Experience completing clinical documentation and treatment plans in an EHR system
- Ability to conduct intake assessments, diagnostic evaluations, and safety risk assessments
- Knowledge of HIPAA requirements and mandatory reporting obligations for the practice setting
Tips for Your Mental Health Therapist Job Search
List every licensure acronym clearly
Employers filter resumes by credential codes like LCSW, LPC, LMFT, and LMHC. Spell out each license in full once, then repeat the abbreviation throughout your resume so applicant tracking systems catch every variation they screen for.
Tailor your resume to the population served
A posting for a children's trauma clinic and one for a community crisis center call for different clinical highlights. Lead with the client populations, presenting concerns, and modalities most relevant to each specific role, not a single generic summary.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists mental health therapist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Address supervision status in your cover letter
If you're pre-licensed or still accruing hours toward full licensure, name your supervisor arrangement and your expected completion date upfront. Employers hiring associate-level therapists need to plan supervision capacity, so proactively answering that question removes a common screening objection.
Prepare a case conceptualization example for interviews
Many mental health therapist interviews include a clinical vignette or ask you to walk through a real case. Practice describing your assessment approach, the modality you selected, how you measured progress, and how you handled a rupture or plateau in treatment.
Negotiate caseload size, not just pay
Full-time mental health therapist roles vary widely in expected caseloads, documentation hours, and on-call requirements. Before accepting an offer, ask about average weekly sessions, documentation turnaround expectations, and whether the role includes administrative or group therapy time.
Mental Health Therapist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most mental health therapists?
The companies hiring the most mental health therapists right now include LifeStance Health, Ellie Mental Health, and Kolmac Integrated Behavioral Health, with the largest share of openings in Maryland, Pennsylvania, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is particularly active in community mental health organizations, telehealth platforms, and integrated health systems.
How many mental health therapist jobs are remote?
About 59% of mental health therapist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the lasting expansion of telehealth following its widespread adoption in recent years. Telehealth-only roles and outpatient therapy positions tend to have the highest rates of remote availability, while intensive outpatient, crisis, and school-based roles are almost always in person.
How do you become a mental health therapist?
Becoming a mental health therapist starts with completing a master's degree in counseling, social work, marriage and family therapy, or a related clinical field. After graduation, you accrue supervised clinical hours, the required amount of which varies by state and license type. Once your hours are complete, you pass a licensure exam specific to your credential, then apply for your state license. Some states require additional continuing education before granting full independent practice status.
Can you get hired as a mental health therapist without much experience?
Yes, many employers hire therapists at the associate or pre-licensed level and provide the supervision needed to complete licensure hours. Community mental health centers, nonprofit agencies, and group practices often build entry-level positions into their staffing model specifically to develop early-career clinicians. Highlighting your practicum and internship populations, your theoretical orientation, and your readiness to engage in supervision strengthens your application when your post-graduation experience is limited.
What does the mental health therapist interview process look like?
Most mental health therapist interviews begin with a phone or video screen focused on your licensure status, availability, and general clinical background. A second round typically involves a hiring manager or clinical director asking in-depth questions about your therapeutic approach, how you handle crises, and your documentation practices. Some employers include a clinical vignette exercise or ask you to describe a challenging case. Final steps often involve a brief meeting with the team or a review of credentialing paperwork.
Where can I find and apply to mental health therapist jobs?
You can find and apply to mental health therapist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your license type, preferred population, and location or remote preference, then apply directly to each opening that fits.
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