<p>A Licensed Professional Counselor opportunity is available in Chicago, Illinois, embedded within a well-supported behavioral health practice that offers a true W-2 employment structure, biweekly pay, and uncapped earning potential. The role comes with a developed administrative infrastructure — including local management support and a fully funded technology setup — so clinicians can focus on patient care rather than back-office logistics. Chicago's dense, diverse patient population and robust referral ecosystem make this a strong platform for a counselor looking to build a meaningful caseload in one of the country's premier urban markets.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>W-2 employment with base salary and uncapped compensation paid biweekly</li> <li>Signing bonus available for qualified candidates</li> <li>Paid time off</li> <li>401(k) retirement plan</li> <li>Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus enhanced benefits package</li> <li>Access to an employer wellness program and employee referral program</li> <li>Company-issued and fully funded iPad with gEHRimed EMR, supporting seamless remote access and team collaboration</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Established practice infrastructure with extensive back-office support, removing administrative burden from clinical staff</li> <li>Local management team on the ground in Chicago providing day-to-day operational and clinical support</li> <li>gEHRimed electronic health record platform deployed on company-funded hardware, enabling remote documentation and cross-team coordination</li> <li>Practice model designed to support counselor productivity and caseload growth within a structured, well-resourced environment</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Active Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) credential in the state of Illinois, or eligibility to obtain</li> <li>Completion of a graduate-level counseling or clinical mental health program meeting LPC licensure requirements</li> <li>Comfort working within a collaborative, team-based behavioral health model</li> <li>Familiarity with electronic health record documentation; experience with gEHRimed a plus</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Chicago is one of the most livable large cities in the United States — a world-class cultural, culinary, and professional hub set along the southwestern shore of Lake Michigan. Clinicians relocating here gain access to nationally ranked universities and medical institutions, a wide range of neighborhoods spanning urban density to quiet residential enclaves, and a robust public transit network. Cost of living, while higher than smaller Midwest cities, remains meaningfully below comparable coastal markets, and the city's arts, sports, architecture, and lakefront recreation make it a compelling long-term home.</p>