Psychotherapist Jobs in Illinois
Psychotherapist jobs in Illinois are consistently active, with strong demand concentrated in mental health agencies, integrated health systems, community behavioral health centers, and private group practices across seniority levels from associate-level clinicians to licensed clinical supervisors. Chicago, the suburbs of Cook County, and Springfield anchor most of the hiring, and established employers such as Advocate Health Care, Lurie Children's Hospital, and Thresholds maintain ongoing psychotherapist needs across outpatient, inpatient, and community settings. Trauma-informed care, adolescent behavioral health, and dual-diagnosis treatment are among the most sought-after specialties in the state. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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JOB SPECIFICS
- This Psychotherapist is a behavioral and mental health counselor responsible for providing direct patient care.This includes, but is not limited to comprehensive intake assessments, treatment planning, promoting patient progress with goals, individual, couples, family, or group therapy.
- This person will effectively manage a patient caseload and demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care that is appropriate to the age and diagnoses of the patients served.
OSF HealthCare offers a comprehensive Compensation and Total Rewards Package which includes:
- Generous paid time off!
- Vacation and holiday time off to get away and recharge
- Well-being time for self-care, mission trips, or whatever makes you happy!
- Sick leave for you or to care for an ill-family member
- CME time and dollars
- Health, life, dental, and retirement plans
- Paid occurrence based malpractice
- Concierge relocation services
- Student Loan repayment counseling
- Career Development through our Physician Leadership Academy
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Clinical base hourly pay range for this position: $32.87- $38.66 hr. This is a salaried position.
- Range shown should be used as an estimate and can be impacted by many factors including but not limited to the critical need of the position, overall experience and qualifications, community need, and other considerations. Additional compensation components may be applicable such as bonuses or incentives which may or may not be based on metric achievement.
- Six years in a row, OSF has been recognized on the Forbes list of Best Employers by State.
Education:
Master’s Degree in counseling or social work
Licensure/Certifications:
Illinois licensure as a LCPC or LCSW
- If hired into a Rural Health Clinic location (RHC) BLS certification will be required
Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively provide quality patient care.
Required to demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development as well as physical, emotional, and psycho-social needs of the patient population served
Proven skills in written/verbal communications, problem solving, independent problem solving, decision making abilities, creativity, prioritization/delegation and necessary computer-related skill
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience:
2 years of experience post master’s degree completion
2 years of experience working with the age and diagnoses of the population served
Experience working in a multidisciplinary team setting
OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
JOB SPECIFICS
- This Psychotherapist is a behavioral and mental health counselor responsible for providing direct patient care.This includes, but is not limited to comprehensive intake assessments, treatment planning, promoting patient progress with goals, individual, couples, family, or group therapy.
- This person will effectively manage a patient caseload and demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care that is appropriate to the age and diagnoses of the patients served.
OSF HealthCare offers a comprehensive Compensation and Total Rewards Package which includes:
- Generous paid time off!
- Vacation and holiday time off to get away and recharge
- Well-being time for self-care, mission trips, or whatever makes you happy!
- Sick leave for you or to care for an ill-family member
- CME time and dollars
- Health, life, dental, and retirement plans
- Paid occurrence based malpractice
- Concierge relocation services
- Student Loan repayment counseling
- Career Development through our Physician Leadership Academy
-
Clinical base hourly pay range for this position: $32.87- $38.66 hr. This is a salaried position.
- Range shown should be used as an estimate and can be impacted by many factors including but not limited to the critical need of the position, overall experience and qualifications, community need, and other considerations. Additional compensation components may be applicable such as bonuses or incentives which may or may not be based on metric achievement.
- Six years in a row, OSF has been recognized on the Forbes list of Best Employers by State.
Education:
Master’s Degree in counseling or social work
Licensure/Certifications:
Illinois licensure as a LCPC or LCSW
- If hired into a Rural Health Clinic location (RHC) BLS certification will be required
Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively provide quality patient care.
Required to demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development as well as physical, emotional, and psycho-social needs of the patient population served
Proven skills in written/verbal communications, problem solving, independent problem solving, decision making abilities, creativity, prioritization/delegation and necessary computer-related skill
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience:
2 years of experience post master’s degree completion
2 years of experience working with the age and diagnoses of the population served
Experience working in a multidisciplinary team setting
OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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What Illinois Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in psychotherapist jobs across Illinois.
- Active Illinois licensure as an LCPC, LCSW, or LMFT issued by IDFPR
- Master's degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or a related clinical field
- Supervised clinical hours completed and documented per Illinois IDFPR requirements
- Experience delivering evidence-based modalities such as CBT, DBT, or trauma-focused therapy
- Familiarity with electronic health record systems used in Illinois clinical settings
- Ability to complete timely clinical documentation in compliance with Illinois Medicaid standards
Psychotherapist Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a psychotherapist in Illinois?
Becoming a psychotherapist in Illinois requires completing a master's or doctoral degree in a clinical field such as counseling, social work, or psychology, then accumulating supervised post-graduate hours and passing the required licensure exam. The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation issues the primary clinical licenses, including the Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist credentials. Each license has its own supervised-hours and examination requirements administered through the IDFPR.
Which companies hire psychotherapists in Illinois?
Employers hiring psychotherapists in Illinois right now include OSF HealthCare, Vitae Health Systems, and Community Home Physicians, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Illinois's dense network of federally qualified health centers, large hospital systems, and community mental health organizations means openings appear at both large integrated systems and smaller specialty practices across the state.
Which Illinois cities have the most psychotherapist jobs?
Chicago, Naperville, and Galva have the most psychotherapist openings in Illinois. Chicago dominates because of its concentration of hospital systems, community behavioral health organizations, and group practices, while suburban Cook County cities and downstate hubs like Springfield reflect the presence of state agencies, Medicaid-funded community mental health centers, and regional health systems that maintain their own behavioral health staff.
Are there remote psychotherapist jobs in Illinois?
Yes, and more than most clinical roles, because psychotherapy can be delivered effectively via telehealth. About 36% of psychotherapist openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the widespread adoption of telehealth platforms following statewide policy changes that expanded reimbursement parity. Outpatient individual therapy and coaching-adjacent wellness roles are the most likely to be fully remote, while inpatient, crisis, and group-based positions remain primarily on-site.
How can I get hired as a psychotherapist in Illinois with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying as an associate or pre-licensed clinician while completing your required supervised hours under an approved IDFPR supervisor. Large Illinois employers such as Thresholds, AMITA Health Behavioral Medicine, and county-operated community mental health centers regularly hire associate-level clinicians and provide the supervision structure needed for licensure. Case management, crisis counselor, and behavioral health technician roles at these same organizations often serve as practical bridges into a licensed psychotherapist position for candidates still accumulating hours.
Where can I find and apply to psychotherapist jobs in Illinois?
You can find and apply to psychotherapist jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current Illinois openings from employers actively hiring. Search the listings for roles that match your license level, specialty, and preferred setting, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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