Mental Health Therapist, Chicago Area

Job overview

The Mental Health Therapist role is hybrid, combining in-person and remote care in the Chicago area; clinicians must have their own office space. The posting lists hourly rates of $88–$133 for master’s-level licenses and $103–$133 for doctoral-level licenses for in-person sessions, and $85–$130 and $100–$130 respectively for virtual sessions. Octave is a behavioral health practice focused on high-quality, accessible, evidence-based care. The clinician provides short-term therapy to adult clients using evidence-informed approaches and culturally responsive care. The role supports access to customized treatment through collaborative clinical work, therapeutic relationships, and feedback-informed care.

What you'll do

• Provide short-term evidence-based therapy to adult clients via video and in person
• develop customized treatment and service delivery
• build therapeutic alliances
• use standardized measures for feedback-informed care
• provide culturally responsive care
• collaborate with colleagues and clients.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

mental health therapist

licensed clinician

adult therapy

evidence-based therapy

cbt

dbt

chicago il

octave

in-person and virtual

master’s license $88–$133/hr in-person

doctoral license $103–$133/hr in-person

illinois license required

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires an Illinois license and an existing clinical office space; compensation varies by license level and in-person or virtual delivery.

About the employer

Octave is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Mental Health Practitioners (except Physicians). Sector: 62.