Pre-Licensed Therapist (LSW, LPC) – Supervision Provided
Pre-Licensed Therapist (LSW, LPC) – Supervision Provided
Evanston Counseling, PLLC — Evanston, Illinois
Evanston Counseling is seeking a thoughtful early-career therapist to join our warm and collaborative group practice in downtown Evanston. This position is ideal for a clinician building toward licensure who is seeking strong mentorship and the opportunity to build a meaningful caseload in a supportive environment.
Our goal is to provide exceptional, compassionate, evidence-based care to individuals in our community while creating a rewarding and supportive environment for clinicians.
We are a small, supportive team that values thoughtful clinical work, collaboration, and respect for clinicians’ professional development.
Our clinical culture emphasizes reflective, relationship-centered therapy and a collaborative approach to clinical growth.
At the same time, our clinicians are comfortable being active and engaged in helping clients work toward meaningful change. Many of our therapists integrate practical tools, such as CBT-based strategies, coping skills, and problem-solving approaches, within a strong therapeutic relationship when helpful to the client.
Over the years, Evanston Counseling has developed a strong reputation in the community for thoughtful, high-quality clinical care. Many clients find our practice through strong online reviews and word-of-mouth recommendations from former clients and professionals in the community.
This position tends to be a particularly good fit for clinicians who value thoughtful clinical work, a collaborative team environment, and the development of their own authentic therapeutic style over time.
Our office is located in downtown Evanston near Northwestern University, and our practice frequently works with young adults, college students, and professionals navigating anxiety, life transitions, and stress.
About the Role
We are seeking early-career clinicians who are licensed or on track for licensure in Illinois (LSW, LPC, LCPC, LCSW, PhD, PsyD) and interested in building a caseload within a collaborative private practice.
Candidates may already hold a license or be approaching eligibility for licensure following completion of their graduate degree.
Clinicians gradually build toward a caseload of approximately 20 or more clinical hours per week over the first several months of employment.
Most sessions are conducted in person at our downtown Evanston office, with some opportunity for occasional telehealth from a remote professional location.
Our workspace is a modern, light-filled office with large windows designed to create a calm and welcoming environment for both clinicians and clients.
Supervision & Mentorship
Supervision at Evanston Counseling is warm, relational, and individualized. Rather than a highly structured training program with frequent group seminars or didactic instruction, supervision is designed to support each clinician’s unique development, learning style, and clinical interests.
Our approach to supervision is collaborative and relationship-centered, drawing from a psychodynamic and reflective style of mentorship. Conversations often focus on the therapeutic relationship, clinical decision-making, and helping clinicians develop their own authentic voice and clinical presence.
At the same time, clinicians are supported in developing practical therapeutic skills that help clients make meaningful changes in their daily lives, including the thoughtful use of CBT and other evidence-based strategies when appropriate.
Pre-licensed clinicians receive LCSW supervision from a seasoned and supportive mentor, with consultation tailored to their clinical needs as their caseload grows.
This model tends to be a particularly good fit for clinicians who appreciate thoughtful, relationship-based learning combined with practical clinical tools rather than a highly structured training environment.
What We Provide
This is a W-2 employee position. Evanston Counseling provides the infrastructure and support needed so clinicians can focus on providing excellent care.
Benefits include:
Health insurance
Paid time off and sick leave
Professional development stipend
Weekly supervision and clinical consultation
Administrative and billing support
EHR and practice management tools
A collaborative and supportive clinical environment
Compensation
$48 – $65 per clinical hour depending on experience and licensure status.
Expected Schedule
Clinicians gradually build toward a caseload of approximately 20 or more clinical hours per week as their caseload develops.
Evening availability is helpful-many clients prefer after-work appointments.
Some weekend availability may also be helpful, but is not required.
Qualifications
Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or Psychology (required)
License or license eligibility in Illinois (LSW, LPC, LCPC, LCSW, PhD, PsyD)
Interest in building a caseload and growing within a group practice
Strong interpersonal and clinical skills
Commitment to thoughtful, ethical, client-centered care
Graduating students preparing to apply for their LSW or LPC are encouraged to apply
Location
Hybrid position based in Evanston, Illinois.
Most sessions occur in person in our downtown Evanston office, with some telehealth opportunities.
Applicants must be able to reliably commute to Evanston, IL.
Ideal for graduate students or early-career clinicians in social work, counseling, or clinical psychology seeking supervision and experience in a private practice setting.