Licensed Mental Health Therapist- Illinois
Listed on 2026-08-27
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Healthcare
Clinical Social Worker, Mental Health
Licensed Mental Health Therapist — Illinois
Champaign, IL;
Chicago, IL;
Naperville, IL;
Peoria, IL;
Springfield, IL
Backpack Healthcare is new to Illinois — and we're building our clinical team from the ground up.
This is an exciting opportunity to join us as we expand access to high-quality behavioral healthcare for children, teens, young adults, and their families across the state.
We're not looking for clinicians to simply fill a caseload. We're looking for people who want to help shape what Backpack Healthcare becomes in Illinois.
At Backpack, care is delivered entirely online and covered by most insurance. We're clinician-led, minority-owned, and committed to creating an environment where therapists have the support, resources, and opportunities they need to do their best work.
Whether you're looking for full-time stability or part-time flexibility , there's a place for you on our growing Illinois team.
Be Part of Our Illinois LaunchJoining Backpack Healthcare now means getting in early .
As one of our Illinois clinicians, you'll have the opportunity to:
- Help establish and grow our Illinois clinical presence
- Build relationships with families and become part of a growing care community
- Have a voice as our Illinois team and programs develop
- Grow your caseload through our referral pipeline
- Develop your career through mentorship, supervision, and leadership opportunities
- Work alongside a multidisciplinary team that values collaboration
You'll have the resources of an established organization — with the opportunity to help shape something that's still growing.
Competitive Compensation + Monthly Bonus PotentialChoose the schedule that works best for you while building a rewarding clinical career.
- $65 per billable hour — LCSW, LCPC, or LMFT with independent licensure
- Monthly bonus potential for eligible clinicians based on applicable productivity and performance criteria
- Medical, dental, and vision for eligible full-time employees
- 401(k) with 3% company match
- Paid time off
- $300 annual CEU reimbursement
- Free clinical supervision for eligible licenses
- $25,000 company-paid life insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Clinical leadership opportunities, including our Residency & Fellowship Program
Your earning potential doesn't stop at your billable rate.
Eligible clinicians have the opportunity to earn an additional monthly performance-based bonus based on applicable productivity and performance expectations.
It's an opportunity to increase your monthly earnings while being recognized for consistently delivering high-quality care and meeting established expectations.
Build a Caseload That Fits Your LifeYou'll carry approximately 15–36 sessions per week , depending on whether you choose part-time or full-time.
Most clinicians work weekday afternoons and evenings, typically 2–9 PM , with weekend availability a plus.
And with a strong referral flow, you can focus less on finding clients and more on doing the clinical work you were trained to do.
What You'll DoYou'll provide compassionate, evidence-informed care to children, adolescents, young adults, and their families through secure telehealth.
Your day-to-day will include:
- Conducting clinical intakes and developing individualized, trauma-informed treatment plans
- Providing individual, family, and group therapy
- Collaborating with therapists, PMHNPs, psychiatrists, and other members of our interdisciplinary team
- Providing family education and care coordination
- Maintaining timely and accurate documentation in our EHR
- Building strong therapeutic relationships with clients and families
- Delivering culturally responsive care that recognizes each family's unique needs
We're looking for clinicians who are passionate about children and families and excited to help us establish a strong clinical presence in Illinois.
You'll need:
- Active Illinois license: LCSW, LCPC, or LMFT
- Experience working with children, adolescents, and families
- Ability to work independently in a remote environment
- Strong clinical judgment,…
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