Entry Level Psychotherapist Jobs
New grad psychotherapist jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or supervised clinical hours can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are across Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Non-Profit & Social Services, with employers like OSF HealthCare, Sutter Health, and Fairview Health Services hiring at this level now.
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Job Description
Join TeamHealth, a clinician-founded and clinician-led organization since 1979 employing 35,000+ professionals nationwide and focus on delivering high-quality behavioral health care to older adults without the administrative responsibility of private practice. This role offers clinical autonomy, flexible scheduling, and strong organizational support in post-acute and long-term care settings (SNF/LTC/ALF/IRF).
Role Overview
- Full-time (4 days per week) within Monday – Friday
- Enjoy stability, support, and flexibility with onsite patient care and remote documentation
- No nights or weekends
- Provide clinical assessments, diagnoses, and individual psychotherapy
- Treat depression, anxiety, trauma, adjustment disorder, grief and loss plus life transitions
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams across care settings
- Coverage area includes Greater Englewood Area/Southside Chicago, Illinois
Compensation and Benefits
- Compensation is fee for service (FFS), estimated compensation range of $70,368 – $83,541 annually with no cap on productivity income
- Back-end infrastructure and clinical support provided
Qualifications
- Active, unrestricted Illinois state license as LCPC
- LCSW, LMFT not considered at this time
- Eligible for independent practice and billing
- New grads welcome to apply
- Experience with older adults or post-acute care preferred
Apply today!
California Applicant Privacy Act: https://www.teamhealth.com/california-applicant-privacy-notice/
Benefits
- Industry-leading onboarding training program
- Company issued iPad supporting seamless remote access for enhanced collaboration
- Developed infrastructure with extensive back office as well as local management support
- Dental, health, vision, 401k and more
- Flexible spending account
- Health savings account
- Flex time off
- Professional liability insurance
About the City
Located on the shores of Lake Michigan in the heart of the Midwest, Chicago is home to several sports teams, an internationally renowned symphony orchestra, spectacular live theater, celebrated architecture, thousands of restaurants, and world-class museums and shops. With its deep layers of history and culture, there are numerous top-notch museums and scores of institutions of higher learning. The city is alive with wondrous theater, film, dance, and parades. The Chicago Cultural Center is the first free municipal cultural center in the U.S. And then there are the observation decks of the Hancock Building or the Sears Tower, as well as the exciting activities offered at Navy Pier and Odyssey Fun World.
Job Info
Encouraged to Apply: New Grads
Behavioral Health
Licensed Professional Counselor
Chicago Area Behavioral Health Practice
Chicago, IL
Full-Time
Opening 65821BR
Your Recruiter:
Fallon_Childs@teamhealth.com
Phone Number:
(865) 500-1681
Job Description
Join TeamHealth, a clinician-founded and clinician-led organization since 1979 employing 35,000+ professionals nationwide and focus on delivering high-quality behavioral health care to older adults without the administrative responsibility of private practice. This role offers clinical autonomy, flexible scheduling, and strong organizational support in post-acute and long-term care settings (SNF/LTC/ALF/IRF).
Role Overview
- Full-time (4 days per week) within Monday – Friday
- Enjoy stability, support, and flexibility with onsite patient care and remote documentation
- No nights or weekends
- Provide clinical assessments, diagnoses, and individual psychotherapy
- Treat depression, anxiety, trauma, adjustment disorder, grief and loss plus life transitions
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams across care settings
- Coverage area includes Greater Englewood Area/Southside Chicago, Illinois
Compensation and Benefits
- Compensation is fee for service (FFS), estimated compensation range of $70,368 – $83,541 annually with no cap on productivity income
- Back-end infrastructure and clinical support provided
Qualifications
- Active, unrestricted Illinois state license as LCPC
- LCSW, LMFT not considered at this time
- Eligible for independent practice and billing
- New grads welcome to apply
- Experience with older adults or post-acute care preferred
Apply today!
California Applicant Privacy Act: https://www.teamhealth.com/california-applicant-privacy-notice/
Benefits
- Industry-leading onboarding training program
- Company issued iPad supporting seamless remote access for enhanced collaboration
- Developed infrastructure with extensive back office as well as local management support
- Dental, health, vision, 401k and more
- Flexible spending account
- Health savings account
- Flex time off
- Professional liability insurance
About the City
Located on the shores of Lake Michigan in the heart of the Midwest, Chicago is home to several sports teams, an internationally renowned symphony orchestra, spectacular live theater, celebrated architecture, thousands of restaurants, and world-class museums and shops. With its deep layers of history and culture, there are numerous top-notch museums and scores of institutions of higher learning. The city is alive with wondrous theater, film, dance, and parades. The Chicago Cultural Center is the first free municipal cultural center in the U.S. And then there are the observation decks of the Hancock Building or the Sears Tower, as well as the exciting activities offered at Navy Pier and Odyssey Fun World.
Job Info
Encouraged to Apply: New Grads
Behavioral Health
Licensed Professional Counselor
Chicago Area Behavioral Health Practice
Chicago, IL
Full-Time
Opening 65821BR
Your Recruiter:
Fallon_Childs@teamhealth.com
Phone Number:
(865) 500-1681
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Entry Level Psychotherapist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level psychotherapist job?
Most entry level psychotherapist employers look for a relevant master's degree, completed supervised clinical hours, and any state licensure or licensure eligibility required by your target state. At this stage, internship placements, practicum experience, and letters of recommendation from clinical supervisors carry real weight. Tailoring your application to show the specific population or treatment modality you worked with during training gives you a clear edge over generalist applicants.
Which companies hire entry level psychotherapists?
Companies hiring entry level psychotherapists right now include OSF HealthCare, Sutter Health, and Fairview Health Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a wide range of employers, including community mental health centers, outpatient clinics, hospital systems, school districts, and private group practices looking to bring on pre-licensed or newly licensed clinicians.
Are there remote entry level psychotherapist jobs?
Yes, though most entry level roles still favor in-person or hybrid settings where new clinicians can receive on-site supervision. About 28% of entry level psychotherapist openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with telehealth platforms and larger group practices most likely to offer flexible arrangements for candidates who meet state licensure requirements for their location.
Are these new grad psychotherapist jobs?
Yes, this page includes new grad, recent graduate, and junior psychotherapist roles alongside other entry level listings. A posting is typically new-grad friendly when it explicitly welcomes zero to two years of experience, counts supervised internship or practicum hours toward the requirement, or states that candidates working toward full licensure are encouraged to apply. Look for language like 'pre-licensed,' 'associate level,' or 'licensure supervision provided' as strong signals.
Which industries hire the most entry level psychotherapists?
Entry Level psychotherapist roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Non-Profit & Social Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive the most entry level hiring because they operate under funding models that support pre-licensed clinicians, maintain large enough caseloads to justify new hires, and frequently offer supervision structures designed to help early-career psychotherapists work toward full independent licensure.