Provide individual and family psychotherapy to pediatric clients and young adults with a weekly caseload of 15–25 contact hours. Collaborate with schools, psychiatrists, and other providers while participating in peer consultation and staff meetings.
Join Our Team: Child and Family Therapist Individual & Family Connection |Part to Full Time | Employee with Benefits
River Forest, IL 7357 W North Ave River Forest, Illinois 60305
Help families heal. Grow as a clinician. Individual & Family Connection (IFC) is a group private practice in Bucktown and River Forest, IL, specializing in children, families, and young adults. Our signature approach — Through the Eyes of the Child — guides everything we do, as we strive to see the world from the child's perspective.
We're a community of passionate, imperfect, deeply committed healing professionals who invest in each other's growth as much as our clients'. If you're looking for a long-term clinical home we'd love to meet you.
We take care of you so you can take care of your clients: Health insurance, dental, paid time off, and paid maternity leave Employer-matched retirement plan Paid CEUs and professional development Supervision toward Play Therapy Certification Liability insurance covered Dedicated play therapy office with fully stocked supplies All admin handled for you: intake coordination, insurance verification, billing, and accounting User-friendly electronic medical records We provide referral network access and administrative support, but this role requires initiative. You'll be expected to build and maintain a full caseload through internal referrals, community outreach, and client engagement. Ongoing peer consultation and supervision
The Role You'll carry a caseload of 15–25 contact hours weekly, providing individual and family psychotherapy to pediatric clients and young adults. Beyond direct client work, you'll be a genuine contributor to our clinical community — collaborating, consulting, and growing alongside your peers.
Deliver individual and family psychotherapy Conduct thorough, empathic client assessments Develop and adapt treatment goals with clients and families Collaborate with schools, psychiatrists, and outside providers Provide parent coaching and behavior support Attend IEP meetings as needed (with parent consent) Participate in staff meetings, case consultations, and supervision Maintain clear, consistent communication with families and referral sources
LSW, LPC, LCSW, LCPC, LMFT, or Psy.D. You also have experience with — or a demonstrated commitment to — working with pediatric clients (18 months to young adult) and presentations including anxiety, depression, trauma, attachment difficulties, ADHD, self-injury, and behavioral challenges. A trauma-informed, systemic lens and an anti-racist, anti-oppressive clinical framework are central to how we work.
Availability for evenings and a weekend shift is required.
Theraplay, DDP, CPP, DBT, EMDR, TBRI, PCIT, ACT, Somatic Experiencing, Narrative Therapy, or Synergetic Play Therapy. Experience with LGBTQ+ affirmative practice and gender-expansive clients is also a plus.
A Note on Fit We're looking for someone who wants a long-term clinical home and genuinely thrives as part of a team.
The right person finds energy in peer consultation, is open to feedback, and sees personal growth and clinical growth as inseparable.
This likely isn't the right fit if you're planning to eventually build your own solo practice or prefer to work independently without team accountability — and that's okay.
We just want to be upfront so we both find the right match.
Ready to apply?
We'd love to hear about your experience and your approach to working with children and families.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
Must be licensed to practice in Illinois (LSW, LPC, LCSW, LCPC, LMFT, or Psy.D.) with experience treating pediatric clients. Availability for evenings and a weekend shift is required.
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.
