Clinical Therapist

(hiring for January 2026)

Our team is passionate about integrating the Catholic faith with the science of psychology. We strive to serve our clients and the community in a compassionate, authentic, and collaborative way. We are grounded in our Catholic faith, we pursue excellence at every level, we are innovative, and we are person-centered. These for core values guide our team in whatever role we serve.

Vita Optimum offers a supportive and empowering environment not only for our clients but also for our therapists as well. The wellbeing of our clinicians is a priority here at Vita Optimum and we offer the convenience of a flexible schedule and multiple office locations to work from. We offer a comprehensive billing service so that our therapists can focus exclusively on what they do best: providing psychotherapy services to help their clients live a full and authentic life.

Our Ideal Candidate:
-has a connection with our four core values at Vita Optimum and enjoys being part of a collaborative team
-is passionate about integrating the Catholic faith with empirically-supported treatment methods
-is organized, self-motivated, and enjoys the structure of a private practice setting
-has incorporated an integrated approach into their own day-to-day life (We practice what we preach!)

Minimum Qualifications Required:
-Master’s Degree in counseling or clinical psychology
-Provisional license (LPC) or active, unrestricted license (LCPC, LCSW, or LMFT) in the State of Illinois
-Experience providing faith-based psychotherapy treatment and working with clients who hold a Catholic worldview
-Ability to hold at least 24 client sessions per week

Other Preferred Qualifications: 
-Prior experience in a private practice setting 
-At least three year’s experience in post-provisional licensure 
-Have at least one niche market for counseling services (children, adolescents, couples, trauma, EMDR, etc.)

We offer:

  • full service billing

  • malpractice insurance

  • ability to work remote and in-person

  • 401(k) options for full-time employees

  • health insurance for full-time employees

  • maternity leave coverage for all employees

  • short-term disability coverage for all employees

  • internet stipend for telehealth sessions when working from home

  • peer supervision opportunities

  • continuing education stipend

We may be the right fit for you if you have been looking for a collaborate and supportive environment to help you grow as a clinician while you offer hope and healing to our clients. We welcome applicants who are provisionally licensed in Illinois and we offer supervision services.

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Next Steps:

If you believe you’d be a great fit for our team at Vita Optimum Counseling and Consulting, we’d love to connect! As noted above, we welcome applicants who are provisionally licensed in Illinois and we offer supervision services.To begin the application process, please complete the Employment Questionnaire by clicking on the button below:

For additional information, please feel free to contact us. We look forward to hearing from you!