Clinical Supervisor & Licensed Therapist (LCPC/LCSW) – Hybrid Holistic Outpatient Practice

Clinical Therapist Job Description

(LCPC/LCSW, not an opening for limited licenses at this time)

Position Overview: Thrive Ahead Co. is seeking a grounded, relational, and community-oriented clinician to join our growing practice as a Clinical Supervisor & Mental Health Therapist starting as part-time and growing to full-time as caseload grows. This hybrid role is ideal for a fully licensed therapist who’s ready to move beyond direct care alone and step into a deeper supervision and leadership capacity: mentoring other clinicians, helping shape the clinical culture, and supporting the ongoing development of our team and services.

This position is not for someone who wants to run their own business, but rather for a skilled clinician who thrives in collaborative environments, values structure with autonomy, and wants to lead within an existing practice.

You’ll be part of a heart-centered, mission-driven team that integrates therapy, wellness, and community care to support Chicago’s adults in navigating life transitions, building connection, and finding alignment in work, relationships, and self.

About Us: At Thrive Ahead Co., we believe that healing and growth happen through connection: to self, to others, and to the communities we belong to. We’re a wellness-centered practice that blends professional therapy, holistic services, and intentional community building to help people not just cope, but truly thrive. As a “Welcome to Chicago” wellness hub, we specialize in helping adults new to the city build meaningful, supported lives here, offering both therapy and community-based resources that promote belonging, balance, and sustainable growth.

We are a professional, queer-affirming, neurodivergent-affirming, and social-justice-aligned practice that deeply values inclusivity, embodiment, curiosity, and empowerment. Our approach is warm, authentic, and grounded in holistic care. We meet people where they are, offering individualized, culturally responsive support and connection across our network of providers and partners.

Our Values: We are committed to realizing our personal and mutual potential by embodying our values both personally and professionally. We believe in living these values and assisting our clients to do the same, promoting growth for everyone involved. Our approachable nature allows us to easily connect and empathize with everyone who comes to our space, creating a welcoming and supportive environment. We also value adaptability, taking the time to understand each client's unique needs and providing tailored resources and referrals within our network. This approach gives our clients access to a broad range of wellness resources without having to search in isolation. Finally, we approach our own lives and work with a readiness to learn and develop, embracing the challenges and difficult conversations that come with it. Our goal is to create a space where others can find that same openness within themselves and support in our community, where we are all ready to grow together.

Reports To: Jenn Graus, LCPC and Practice Owner

Supervision & Leadership:

• Provide clinical weekly supervision to pre-licensed or provisionally licensed therapists in group and individual contexts.
• Support clinical onboarding, skill development, and case consultation for team members.
• Help develop and refine best practices for client care, documentation, retention and team accountability.
• Lead by example through modeling balanced, grounded, and compassionate clinical leadership.
• Participate in leadership and strategy meetings to offer clinical perspective on team culture and operations.

Community & Collaboration:

• Engage in outreach, events, and partnerships aligned with Thrive’s mission.
• Co-develop or facilitate internal workshops, group programs, or community events.
• Act as a liaison between the clinical team and leadership to ensure communication and cohesion.

Additional Duties/Responsibilities:

• Perform clinical therapy sessions online and in-person to clients of Thrive Ahead Co., as scheduled, and in accordance with company policies with evidence-based practices.
• 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 applicable to the services performed for Thrive Ahead Co..
• 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 Thrive Ahead Co. 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 Thrive Ahead Co. or third parties in conjunction with the treatment of the patient within a timely fashion as required by contract. Keep patient files accurate and up to date.
• Communicate with clients the payment processes for therapy services provided consistent with the policy and rate for such services as established by Thrive Ahead Co.
• Attend mandatory staff meetings, supervision and training as directed by Thrive Ahead Co.
• All providers at Thrive Ahead Co. are responsible for hours actively engaging in networking and connecting with wellness professionals/resources in the community
• Develop your niche through participation and facilitation of workshops and events
• Other duties may be assigned

Requirements, Qualifications and Skills:

• Align with Thrive Ahead Co. mission, vision, and values.
• Master’s Degree or Doctoral Degree in counseling or social work
• Active, unrestricted professional license in the State of Illinois. A copy must be provided to Thrive Ahead Co.
• Available to hold at least 25 patient sessions per week through in-person and telehealth visits, provided such sessions are available and referred/scheduled by Thrive Ahead Co.. and block out 30 hours weekly for clients to schedule during - 15 hours being completed in office
• Able to see client 3 evenings per week OR 1 weeknight evening and 1 weekend day
• 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
• Have at least one niche you are trained and experienced in to market for counseling services (i.e., trauma, anxiety, grief, anger management, etc.)

Benefits:

• W-2 Employment (unlike 1099 positions, we cover: employer paid payroll taxes and revenue taxes, EHR costs, phone, email, payroll, marketing, billing and claims services, rent and worker’s comp costs)
• Flexible Schedule - in-person and telehealth hours scheduled by you
• Paid Administrative Time
• Paid Sick/Leave Time
• Retirement Plan Access
• Once full-time status is in effect, clinicians qualify for health insurance and wellness stipend

This position wouldn’t be 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
• Looking for a temporary position
• Someone who wants to own their own business in the near future. If that’s you, awesome! But we’re not the place for you. We dedicate a lot of time to our teams, and provide the flexibility, autonomy and space to allow each member of our team to get creative in their role. The ideal person is invested in time and energy in Thrive Ahead Co.
• Someone who doesn’t like to hop in and help others get their work done - we highly value teamwork
• Disorganized or a black and white thinker
• Someone who has difficulty communicating and diffusing client issues
• Someone who needs direction

Great Position for Someone Who is:

• Aligned with the Thrive Ahead Co mission, vision and values
• Energized by working with and collaborating with others on a team and contributing to the life and growth of our community and practice
• Social justice oriented, invested in anti-racist practices and engaged in making our community a diverse, welcoming environment
• Creative, engaged in doing good work, and excited by furthering our mission to grow and help others grow personally through community wellness
• Skilled in customer service
• Able to fix problems independently
• Attentive to fixing client issues and creating client satisfaction
• Organized and detail oriented
• Able to take direct and constructive feedback and run with it

Compensation: $45.00 - $55.00 per direct clinical hour for fully licensed and leading supervision hour and $20-25 per administrative, indirect hour

For consideration:

• Complete employment questionnaire - link on additional questions here
• Both resume and application need to be completed in order to be invited for an interview

Pay: $20.00 - $55.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chicago, IL 60614