LCSW Therapist (Full-Time, W-2 Hourly) – Kids/Teens/Young Adults (Champaign-Urbana)

Champaign Counseling is hiring one full-time therapist who enjoys working with kids, teens, and young adults. Active Illinois LCSW required (unrestricted). (We’re not able to accept LSW applicants for this opening.) Schedule requirement: Work either 2 evenings/week (4–8 pm) or every Saturday with at least 5 sessions. Ideal fit: you genuinely like 4 pm and later, and Saturdays for this population. Who thrives here

• Comfortable partnering with caregivers: includes parent(s)/caregiver in session and/or regular progress updates as clinically appropriate while holding confidentiality and developmental boundaries.
• Growth-minded: willing to stretch clinically (within scope) and pursue training/consultation.
• Accountable + solution-oriented: notices issues early, speaks up directly, and focuses on repair/solutions—while also owning their part (when applicable) rather than externalizing responsibility.
• Organized: timely documentation, consistent scheduling, tasks don’t fall through the cracks; asks for support early if needed.
• Proactive + direct + respectful: raises concerns early; communicates clearly without drama/intimidation/“brutal honesty.” The role

• Full-time is defined as 1,175 completed client sessions/year (most clinicians plan for ~25 sessions/week as a baseline).
• Stable schedules; no week-to-week scheduling.
• In-person + some telehealth (home-based telehealth requires approval). Pay $80,000–$92,000/year based on completing 1,175 sessions/year and your paid hourly rate (W-2 hourly). Includes paid non-clinical hours (staff meetings/consultation, up to 2 office hours/week for documentation/care coordination/prep, and quarterly professional contribution). Paid ~1.4 hours per 1 client-facing hour. Time off + growth support

• PTO: 80 hours front-loaded each year
• Paid personal leave: accrue up to 80 hours/year
• Paid holidays: 6 days/year (8 hours/day)
• CE stipend: $1,200/year
• Paid peer support/consultation Workspace + support Fully furnished, clinician-friendly offices (standing desk options, ergonomic chairs, stocked rooms) + admin support and systems that let you focus on therapy.

How to apply

Email Sarah@champaigncounseling.com with: (1) resume, and (2) a short note answering: (a) Why Champaign Counseling? (b) In 4–6 sentences, what does “autonomy with accountability” mean to you in a group practice?