Clinical Therapist

Position Type: Full-Time | Exempt

Reports To: Executive Director

Location: Greater Chicagoland | Remote/Hybrid

About Wellness Transformed

Wellness Transformed is a nonprofit organization providing accessible, affirming mental health counseling services - including individual, family, and relationship therapy - with a commitment to serving gender diverse and LGBTQIA+ communities. We operate on a sliding scale model and partner with local medical providers to deliver integrated, whole-person care.

Position Summary

We are seeking a compassionate, skilled, and equity-centered Licensed Clinical Therapist to join our growing team. This role is designed for a clinician who brings strong therapeutic skills and a genuine commitment to serving marginalized communities and who has the interest and potential to grow into organizational leadership. As Wellness Transformed scales, this position offers a natural pathway toward a Clinical Director role for the right candidate.

Core Responsibilities

Clinical Practice

• • Provide individual, family, and relationship therapy and group counseling services using evidence-based and trauma-informed approaches
  • Carry a caseload reflective of organizational capacity and client need
  • Complete clinical documentation in a timely, thorough, and compliant manner (progress notes, treatment plans, discharge summaries)
  • Participate in case consultation, peer review, and clinical supervision as applicable
  • Maintain HIPAA compliance and uphold the ethical standards of your licensure board

Community & Population Focus

• • Provide affirming care to gender diverse, LGBTQIA+, and other underserved clients
  • Conduct or support readiness assessments and letters of support for clients pursuing care, as clinically appropriate and within scope
  • Engage with clients using a culturally responsive, strengths-based framework

Team & Organizational Participation

• • Collaborate with clinical and operations staff in a team-based care environment
  • Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and organizational planning discussions

Team & Organizational Participation (continued)

• • Contribute to the development of clinical policies, procedures, & quality improvement initiatives
  • Support onboarding and mentorship of new clinical staff over time

Growth Pathway: Clinical Director

High-performing clinicians in this role may be considered for a Clinical Director designation as the organization grows. Clinical Director responsibilities would include:

• • Oversight of clinical quality, documentation standards, and licensure compliance across the team
  • Development and implementation of clinical supervision infrastructure
  • Leadership of clinical hiring, onboarding, and professional development
  • Serving as the primary liaison between clinical staff and the Executive Director
  • Supporting grant reporting related to clinical outcomes and program fidelity
  • Representing Wellness Transformed in external clinical partnerships

Qualifications

Required:

• • Master's degree in social work, counseling, marriage and family therapy, or related clinical field
  • Active, unrestricted licensure in Illinois (LCSW, LCPC, LMFT, or equivalent)
  • Minimum 2 years of post-licensure clinical experience
  • Demonstrated experience working with LGBTQIA+ and/or gender diverse populations
  • Commitment to affirming, equity-centered, trauma-informed care
  • Strong clinical documentation skills

Preferred:

• • Experience with WPATH Standards of Care, readiness assessments, and letter writing
  • Experience in nonprofit, community mental health, or integrated care settings
  • Interest in clinical supervision, leadership, or program development
  • Bilingual or multilingual capabilities

Compensation & Benefits

• • Competitive salary commensurate with experience (base salary approx. $70,000)
  • Professional development support, including supervision hours toward advanced licensure where applicable
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Organizational investment in your growth toward leadership

Wellness Transformed is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from individuals with lived expertise in LGBTQIA+, BIPOC, and/or other communities we serve.