Experienced Child and Family Therapist – Private Pay

Job overview

The Experienced Child and Family Therapist – Private Pay role is onsite in River Forest, IL. Compensation is not specified. Individual & Family Connection is a pediatric mental health practice serving children, families, and young adults through play and connection. The therapist provides individual and family psychotherapy and supports clients’ clinical goals while contributing experience to the practice’s collaborative clinical community. The role includes building and maintaining a caseload, conducting assessments, adapting treatment goals, and coordinating with families and other providers.

What you'll do

• Provide individual and family psychotherapy to pediatric clients and young adults, including complex and high-acuity cases
• conduct empathic assessments
• develop and adapt treatment goals
• collaborate with schools, psychiatrists, and outside providers
• provide parent coaching and behavior support
• attend IEP meetings as needed with parent consent
• contribute to staff meetings, case consultations, and supervision
• communicate with families and referral sources
• build and maintain a caseload through referrals, outreach, and client engagement.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

child and family therapist

private pay

psychotherapy

pediatric mental health

play therapy

river forest il

ifc

illinois clinical license

lcsw

lcpc

lmft

evenings and weekend shift

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health and dental insurance, paid time off, paid maternity leave, employer-matched retirement plan, paid CEUs and professional development, supervision toward Play Therapy Certification, liability insurance, and administrative support.

Why this role

Private-pay and out-of-network therapy offering; administrative support, referral access, case consultation, and a dedicated play therapy office. Independent Illinois clinical license and at least two years of post-licensure child and family experience required.

About the employer

IFC is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of All Other Miscellaneous Health Practitioners. Sector: 62.