Position Overview: 

Clinical therapists will provide outpatient individual and/or family therapy to patients of Lake House Therapy Group.  Clinical therapy services include treatment of children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. We are currently looking for a variety of therapists or counselors who work with adolescents, adults, couples and families, who are anti-racist, social justice minded, and ready to be a part of a dynamic, fun, and collaborative team. If you want to be part of a work family, apply!
About Lake House Therapy Group: 

Here at Lake House Therapy Group, we believe that everyone deserves a safe, confidential space to reflect on the areas of their life they want to change -  as well as the support, tools, and advice they need to more effectively live the life they deserve.   Our mission is to help members of our communities thrive, both in their own lives and in their relationships.   Our vision is to eliminate mental health stigma by creating awareness of, appreciation for, and acceptance of mental health self-care. We are a fun, dynamic, and collaborative team who values working collaboratively and helping improve the health and wellness of our clients and communities.    

Our Values: 

Lake House Therapy Group lives by values that guide who we are as a team and how we present to our communities. We hire staff who bring these values to life.

Creating strong relationships: 

Building strong, meaningful relationships is a basic need for all of us. We value building relationships within our community and helping our clients do the same.  It’s also a hallmark of our practice to promote strong, lasting bonds within our team and to work collaboratively both in the office and out in the community.

Investing in our Team: 

We’re committed to providing the best atmosphere for our clients and our team. Our commitment is seen in our beautiful workspace for our employees and a comforting space for our clients.  We strive to create a collaborative environment for our team, and wrap-around services for our clients. We provide our clinicians with trust, flexibility and independence, while still making ourselves available to support them whenever they need it .

Promoting inclusion: 

We promote hiring clinicians of varying backgrounds, beliefs, and specialties to better serve the diverse and unique experience of our clients. It’s also important that our office promotes a foundation of diversity, equity, and inclusivity in its culture and practice.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Perform on-site and/or remote clinical counseling services to patients of Lake House Therapy Group, as scheduled, and in accordance with company policies.  

• Regular and reliable attendance and timely arrival to work is required.

• Be properly licensed and abide by all laws, rules, regulations, and codes of ethics that are binding upon or applicable to the services performed for Lake House Therapy Group.

• Respond to patients’ requests for service or calls within 24 hours whether such requests are made in person, by phone, voicemail, etc. or through the Lake House Therapy Group website.  Respond to such requests by meeting, evaluating, and providing services to such patients.  

• Communicate with a patient’s treatment team (i.e., PCP, psychiatrist, school, etc.) as necessary.

• Timely complete written records for each patient including, but not limited to: intake notes, progress notes, treatment plans, termination notes, contract notes, and other forms or documents which may be needed or required from time-to-time by Lake House Therapy Group or third parties in conjunction with the treatment of the patient within a timely fashion (by Friday of each week).  Keep patient files accurate and up to date.

• Charge and collect payments from patients for services provided consistent with the policy and rate for such services as established by Lake House Therapy Group.

• Attend mandatory staff meetings and training as directed by Lake House Therapy Group.

• Conduct and regulate counseling services in a professional manner so as to maintain and increase the goodwill and reputation of Lake House Therapy Group.  Be respectful of and cooperative and collaborative with co-workers.

• Passion for working with others (being collaborative) and helping our team members grow and learn.

• Other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Align with Lake House Therapy Group’s mission, vision, and values.

• Must be punctual in reporting to work.

• Master’s Degree or Doctoral Degree in counseling or social work; and

• Active, unrestricted license (PhD, PsyD, LCSW, LMFT or LCPC) in the State of IL (must be fully licensed).  A copy must be provided to Lake House Therapy Group.

• Available to hold at least 25 patient sessions per week, provided such sessions are available and referred/scheduled by Lake House Therapy Group.

• Be organized and detail oriented.

• Be a team player.

• Be able to work independently on tasks assigned.

• Have strong written and verbal communication skills and strong interpersonal skills.

• Prior experience in a private practice setting highly preferred.

• At least three years’ experience post-unrestricted licensure.

• Have at least one niche market for counseling services (i.e., children, teens, trauma, anxiety, grief, anger management, etc.).

• Current approval as an in-network provider with BCBS (highly preferred).

This position is not right for you if you’re:

• Someone just looking for a job to clock in and out of.

• Someone who doesn’t feel passion for our mission, vision and values.

• Someone who’s not a team player or prefers not to work collaboratively.

• Someone who doesn’t like to hop in and help others get their work done - we highly value teamwork.

This position perfect for you if you’re:

• Aligned with Lake House Therapy Group’s mission, vision, and values.

• Energized by helping others in a team and contributing to the growth of Lake House Therapy Group 

• Eager to network within the community, and promote the practice.

• Creative, engaged in doing good work, and excited by furthering our mission to making wellness a down-to-earth practice.

• Able to take direct and constructive feedback and run with it.

For consideration, just email your resume to Lake House Therapy Group: info@lakehousetherapygroup.com