Ellie Mental Health - 247·Lincolnwood, Illinois
Conduct diagnostic assessments, develop treatment plans, and provide high-quality therapy services to a part-time caseload. Maintain accurate clinical documentation and collaborate with colleagues and referral partners.
CEU Library Group Supervision 1:1 Supervision Licensed Consultation Group Competitive salary Flexible schedule Opportunity for advancement Training & development For Clinicians in Illinois Ready to Grow in Private Practice, Not Start Over
As a clinician, are you tired of feeling like you're working in isolation or drowning in paperwork? Looking for a place that actually creates ongoing change to prioritize clinician well-being? We're so glad we found you!
As a Therapist at Ellie Mental Health – Lincolnwood, you'll share our vision for improving and expanding access to quality mental health care and thrive in an environment driven by our core values of authenticity, humor, compassion, creativity, acceptance, and determination.
At Ellie Mental Health – Lincolnwood, we're building a high-performing, clinician-centered practice designed for therapists who want the freedom of private practice without needing to handle all the business headaches on their own. We're a fully insurance-based practice, contracted with BCBS IL, Aetna, Cigna, and UnitedHealthcare.
This role is ideal for clinicians who want to build or maintain a caseload on a flexible, part-time basis, whether you're growing a private practice on the side, balancing other clinical work, or looking for a lighter caseload without sacrificing support and structure.
Why Join Ellie Instead of Staying Solo?
You've built the relationships, you've done the hard work, now let us handle the rest. We remove the operational weight so you can focus on clinical excellence and growth, while earning competitively and maintaining autonomy, on your own schedule.
Billing & Insurance claims Individual & Group Supervision Insurance Verification Licensed Consultation Credentialing Paid Digital Marketing & SEO Online Scheduling System & Infrastructure Referral development Administrative support Office space & utilities EHR systems Compliance & documentation support We Offer:
Competitive per-session/hourly compensation Flexible scheduling (in-person & telehealth) — set your own availability Access to free CEU library (TPN Health) Professional development support Opportunities to supervise A collaborative, supportive team culture Real leadership team access, no corporate red tape Who This Is Perfect For
✔ Private practice therapists who want a flexible, part-time caseload without the admin burden ✔ Clinicians balancing another job, school, or family commitments ✔ Community mental health providers ready to reduce burnout ✔Therapists with an active caseload who can transition clients with them ✔ Clinicians with strong word-of-mouth referral streams looking for supplemental income
Conduct diagnostic assessments and develop treatment plans Provide high-quality therapy services to clients Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation Maintain a part-time caseload of approximately 12–15 sessions per week Deliver evidence-based interventions Collaborate with colleagues and referral partners Participate in team meetings and trainings as schedule allows Option to provide supervision for pre-licensed clinicians Qualifications and/or Skills
Master's degree in a behavioral health field Illinois licensure or pre-licensure (LCSW, LCPC, LMFT, PsyD; LSW, LPC) Experience with assessments, treatment planning, and clinical documentation Strong interpersonal and communication skills Comfort working with children, teens, adults, couples, or families Ability to pass a background check Existing client base or referral network a plus Familiarity with case note documentation and EHR systems At Ellie, we believe that happy therapists do better work, and better work changes lives. If you're looking to be part of a mission-driven, supportive, and fun-loving team — on a schedule that works for you — we'd love to meet you.
7366 N Lincoln Ave, Suite 206, Lincolnwood, IL 60712 Flexible work-from-home / telehealth options available.
Employment Type: Part-Time (12–15 sessions/week)
Competitive per-session rate, commensurate with experience Flexible work from home options available.
Requires a Master's degree in a behavioral health field and active Illinois licensure or pre-licensure (e.g., LCSW, LCPC, LMFT). Candidates must be proficient in clinical documentation and comfortable working with diverse age groups.
Market context
Behavioral health positions in Illinois often draw steady interest because employers look for licensed or graduate-prepared candidates who can work in clinical, community, or care-coordination settings. This role is competitive because the required background is specific—either a master’s degree in a human services field or an active Illinois RN license, with behavioral health experience preferred. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your licensure, degree, and setting experience before applying.
