Psychotherapist

We are currently seeking a part-time/full-time Psychotherapist or Psychologist with an active Illinois license to provide individual therapy. This position is hybrid providing both online and in-person therapy. Strong applications will have knowledge and/or a specialization in one of the following areas of focus:Eating DisordersRelationship issues/Couples TherapySomatic TherapyChild/Teen TherapyOCDEMDRShiftsSerengeti Wellness believes in the 4.5 day work week model to support personal wellness and a healthy work/life balance. We have created various shift schedules (25 scheduled sessions with an average of 22 sessions per week) with this in mind and successful candidates will be able to choose what fits them best from 5 different schedules, all of which include at least 2 evening shifts as these are the highest demand when clients are scheduling their appointments. We also have a W2 part-time therapist position that includes 3.5 day 21 scheduled sessions per week with an expectation of an 18 weekly session average.This role will report to the founder, Carla da Cunha, MA, LCPC, the Clinical Director, Irina Gimena, LCSW, CADC, CCM, and the Clinic Operations Manager, Sanya Jaffer, MA, LPC.About UsSerengeti Wellness provides mental health care services to residents of Illinois, both online and in-person in the heart of Chicago. We work exclusively with clients from ages 6+ and provide individual, couples, and family therapy. We prioritize providing services that are culturally aware as we understand how identity, race, and culture can have a significant impact on everyday life. We welcome all, regardless of age, ability, race, faith, gender, sexuality, or national origin. At Serengeti Wellness, we take our role in the mental health care journey of others very seriously. We are committed to working with and for our clients, ensuring their therapeutic needs, goals, and expectations are met with compassion, competency, and the highest level of care.Our VisionWe help people learn to live a life with ease. We are passionate about changing the narrative by prioritizing personal needs and overall wellness. As a private practice we are dedicated to providing attuned and culturally conscious mental health care that embodies emotional safety, compassion, and an opportunity for lasting change. We also proudly identify as a practice where therapists love to work due to our focus on protecting and maintaining a healthy work/life balance, our collective and inclusive culture, and our intentional approach of seeing our team members as people before employees.Our Core ValuesAuthenticityAccoutabilityTransparencyCommunicationCollaborationInclusivityDiversitySocial Justice Oriented Value SystemTo succeed in this roleYou will rock this role if you possess excellent communication skills and the ability to lead and promote the vision of the clinic. You have a passion for helping others, as you represent our clinic with our clients and fellow teammates. You are a therapist who is passionate about providing mental health care and is not interested in the business/admin/billing side of being in a private practice.As an inclusive clinic that prioritizes diversity in all practices, we strongly encourage and welcome BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, therapists with disabilities, and multicultural/multilingual individuals to apply.QualificationsPh.D., Psy.D., LCPC, LCSW, LMFT, LPC; LSWActive Illinois license (if pre-licensed, in the process of attaining license)Capacity for part-time/full-time caseload (21/25 scheduled/available sessions per week, 18/21 weekly minimum expectation)Application ProcessIn addition to submitting a resume, if selected for the next phase of the interview process you will be asked to complete the Big 5 personality test (strengths-based personality test) and share your results during the interview process.We thank all applicants for their interests: Only those under consideration will be contacted. For more info on our practice, check out our website at www.serengetiwellness.comJob Type: Full-timePay: $65,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits

Professional Development StipendMalpractice Liability InsurancePaid HolidaysPTOOffice Amenities - fully equipped gym + indoor poolThoughtfully designed + modern office spaces in the heart of the LoopAFLAC Benefits401(k) plan + employer match24/7 Billing, Clinical, Insurance, and Admin SupportFully Sponsored Online MarketingGroup Consultation + SupervisionFrequent Trainings + CEUs Opportunities + Opportunities for Fully Sponsored Trainings outside of SerengetiFully Sponsored Transport BenefitHybrid Work ModelFully Sponsored EHR SystemProfessional HeadshotsHigh Commission SplitsAdditional CPT codes adding additional compensation benefitsSign-on Bonus4 day work week24 weekly caseload expectationExpectation of no more than 3 sessions without a breakMultiple annually sponsored socialsW2 positionFlexible scheduleHealth+ Dental + Vision insurance (BCBS PPO plan - 50% contribution)401(k) matchingReferral bonusFully sponsored accident plan, both on and off the job coverageProfessional development stipendSupervision and group consultationsTechnology ReimbursementFully sponsored malpractice insuranceBilling Services (All billing aspects are taken care of by Serengeti including claim submission, handling claim related issues/delays, and charging patient credit cards)Steady flow of referrals – no expectation for the therapist to fill their own caseload or self-marketFully sponsored professional headshotsFree access to top of the range electronic health record system (documentation meets all ethical and legal requirements and is highly efficient and customizable).Internal and External Trainings for continued professional developmentCollective team culture with a focus on being people before employeesSchedule3.5/4.5 day work week5 schedule options to choose from7 hour daily shift with 1 hour protected lunch breakWeekend availability (optional)Supplemental pay types:Sign on bonusWe use a variety of additional codes for insurance that results in our therapists earning a significantly higher commission base than most practices in ChicagoWork Location: Hybrid (Remote and in-person) - Chicago.Job Type: Full-time