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Mental Health Counselor, Private Practice

Posted: 01/19/2026

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
Position Requirements:
· Active, unrestricted State of Illinois license as an LPC, LCPC, LCSW or LMFT.

Position Preferences:
  • Prior private practice experience
  • Interest in doing couples counseling
  • Training in EMDR
  • Weekend availability, as there is a high demand for Saturdays
Only applicants that qualify for an interview will be contacted.

This is a Contractor position.
Pay: $50 - $65 base rate per session depending on licensure and experience. As a Contractor, the person in this position will be compensated for each session hour had with a client.


There are two shifts for each day and together, we can find a schedule that works well for you!
Here is a potential schedule for this position:
Monday: 12:30pm - 9pm
Tuesday: 5pm- 9pm
Thursday: 12:30pm - 9pm
Friday: 9am - 5:30pm
Saturday: 9am - 1:00pm

Benefits:
  • Flexible schedule
  • Professional development assistance
Work Location: In person at our office address. 3205 N Wilke Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60004
 

Job Type: Part Time