Nichols College
Therapist/Counselor in private practice: Lincoln Park
Nichols College, Dudley, Massachusetts, us, 01571
Therapist/Counselor in private practice: Lincoln Park
Recruitment began on December 16, 2025
and the job listing Expires on January 16, 2026
Therapist/Counselor @ Lincoln Park or Ravenswood Location Private Practice – Fulltime
*Must have licensure ie LSW, LPC, LCPC, LCSW, etc
About us Private Practice Therapist or Social Worker – LSW, LCSW, LPC, LCPC, etc
AMK Counseling is hiring a licensed therapist to join our Ravenswood or Lincoln Park team in Chicago, IL. We are looking for someone with 1-2 years post graduate school clinical experience. **Community mental health and/or child welfare backgrounds strongly encouraged to apply.**
At AMK, we are deeply committed to equity and community impact. Our clinicians support individuals and families from various cultural backgrounds, gender identities, and lived experiences. The incoming clinician will be expected to engage thoughtfully and ethically with diverse communities and to demonstrate awareness of systemic and interpersonal forms of oppression that impact mental health.
In alignment with our values, AMK offers scholarship and sliding scale therapy slots to clients from historically marginalized groups through our community partnership programs. This initiative reflects our dedication to increasing access to high-quality mental health care for underserved populations.
AMK values professional growth and we have monthly training opportunities for CEs, group consultation and 1:1 supervision. We have a warm environment that encourages growth and connection.
Candidates must have a masters degree and must be licensed (LSW, LCSW, LPC, LCPC, etc). Experience in behavioral intervention and play therapy is a plus. 2-5 years of post graduate school experience required.
AMK offers attractive compensation, 401K with company matching, health insurance, vision & dental insurance, a wellness program, generous time off, supervision is paid for, and paid continuing education.
For immediate consideration, please apply online or email your resume with cover letter and two references.
Responsibilities
Manage a caseload of 23-25 clients a week – Providing counseling to children, teen, adult, and family clients.
Must be willing to work some evenings.
Complete client notes within 24 hours
Coordinate with collaterals when needed
Attend weekly consultation and seek additional consultation as needed
Must maintain their professional license
Strong communication skills and able to talk to people
Knowledge of a variety of therapeutic approaches and techniques (CBT, ACT, DBT, ERP, etc)
Ability to develop individualized treatment plans and conduct assessments. Ability to maintain accurate and timely client records. Cultural competence and sensitivity to diverse backgrounds.
Empathy and a non-judgmental attitude. Emotional resilience and the ability to manage stress. Strong ethical standards and confidentiality practices. Open-mindedness and a willingness to engage in ongoing professional development.
Proficiency with electronic health record (EHR) systems. Comfort with teletherapy platforms (if applicable). Familiarity with mental health software tools for assessments and documentation.
Knowledge of mental health diagnoses and treatment modalities. Ability to provide crisis intervention and manage high-risk situations. Understanding of legal and ethical guidelines in the practice of therapy.
Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Willingness to engage in ongoing education and training to maintain licensure and stay current with therapeutic trends and techniques.
Must be able to get on the ground to play with clients who are children
Must be able to lift at least ten pounds
Must be able to meet in-person with clients
Benefits / What stands out about AMK
Full caseload, no recruiting necessary (we bring the clients to you)
401K with 2% matching after one year
PTO and sick leave
Weekly individual and group supervision included
A workplace that values professional development and self-care
CE stipend and regular in house CE training hours
A work environment that is 90% clinical, as all administrative work is provided by AMK
AMK will provide Professional Liability Insurance
AMK will provide a work cell phone & computer stipendUse of Electronic Health Record system
Licensing exam support and preparation (if needed)
A work environment that is committed to extending services to under resourced populations and social justice
Compensation is extremely competitive. Compensation is determined by experience and training.
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and the job listing Expires on January 16, 2026
Therapist/Counselor @ Lincoln Park or Ravenswood Location Private Practice – Fulltime
*Must have licensure ie LSW, LPC, LCPC, LCSW, etc
About us Private Practice Therapist or Social Worker – LSW, LCSW, LPC, LCPC, etc
AMK Counseling is hiring a licensed therapist to join our Ravenswood or Lincoln Park team in Chicago, IL. We are looking for someone with 1-2 years post graduate school clinical experience. **Community mental health and/or child welfare backgrounds strongly encouraged to apply.**
At AMK, we are deeply committed to equity and community impact. Our clinicians support individuals and families from various cultural backgrounds, gender identities, and lived experiences. The incoming clinician will be expected to engage thoughtfully and ethically with diverse communities and to demonstrate awareness of systemic and interpersonal forms of oppression that impact mental health.
In alignment with our values, AMK offers scholarship and sliding scale therapy slots to clients from historically marginalized groups through our community partnership programs. This initiative reflects our dedication to increasing access to high-quality mental health care for underserved populations.
AMK values professional growth and we have monthly training opportunities for CEs, group consultation and 1:1 supervision. We have a warm environment that encourages growth and connection.
Candidates must have a masters degree and must be licensed (LSW, LCSW, LPC, LCPC, etc). Experience in behavioral intervention and play therapy is a plus. 2-5 years of post graduate school experience required.
AMK offers attractive compensation, 401K with company matching, health insurance, vision & dental insurance, a wellness program, generous time off, supervision is paid for, and paid continuing education.
For immediate consideration, please apply online or email your resume with cover letter and two references.
Responsibilities
Manage a caseload of 23-25 clients a week – Providing counseling to children, teen, adult, and family clients.
Must be willing to work some evenings.
Complete client notes within 24 hours
Coordinate with collaterals when needed
Attend weekly consultation and seek additional consultation as needed
Must maintain their professional license
Strong communication skills and able to talk to people
Knowledge of a variety of therapeutic approaches and techniques (CBT, ACT, DBT, ERP, etc)
Ability to develop individualized treatment plans and conduct assessments. Ability to maintain accurate and timely client records. Cultural competence and sensitivity to diverse backgrounds.
Empathy and a non-judgmental attitude. Emotional resilience and the ability to manage stress. Strong ethical standards and confidentiality practices. Open-mindedness and a willingness to engage in ongoing professional development.
Proficiency with electronic health record (EHR) systems. Comfort with teletherapy platforms (if applicable). Familiarity with mental health software tools for assessments and documentation.
Knowledge of mental health diagnoses and treatment modalities. Ability to provide crisis intervention and manage high-risk situations. Understanding of legal and ethical guidelines in the practice of therapy.
Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Willingness to engage in ongoing education and training to maintain licensure and stay current with therapeutic trends and techniques.
Must be able to get on the ground to play with clients who are children
Must be able to lift at least ten pounds
Must be able to meet in-person with clients
Benefits / What stands out about AMK
Full caseload, no recruiting necessary (we bring the clients to you)
401K with 2% matching after one year
PTO and sick leave
Weekly individual and group supervision included
A workplace that values professional development and self-care
CE stipend and regular in house CE training hours
A work environment that is 90% clinical, as all administrative work is provided by AMK
AMK will provide Professional Liability Insurance
AMK will provide a work cell phone & computer stipendUse of Electronic Health Record system
Licensing exam support and preparation (if needed)
A work environment that is committed to extending services to under resourced populations and social justice
Compensation is extremely competitive. Compensation is determined by experience and training.
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