About this role
Job DetailsJob Location: Oak Lawn Clinic - Oak Lawn, IL 60453Position Type: Part-time - Open AvailabilityEducation Level: Graduate DegreeSalary Range: $55.00 - $68.00 HourlyJob Shift: Part Time: Open AvailabilityJob Category: CounselingWhy Join Westside?
At Westside, our Clinical Counselors have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact across the full spectrum of child, adolescent, and family mental health. In a supportive and collaborative environment, our clinicians empower kids, teens, and parents to communicate effectively, develop healthy coping strategies, and navigate life’s emotional challenges through individualized, evidence-based practices.
Perks & Benefits:
Competitive Hourly Rates: $55–$68 per hour, based on skills and experience
Access Benefits: including Medical, Dental, and Vision, based on eligibility
401(k) with Company Match
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Vacation, Sick Days & Holidays
Fun, Collaborative Culture: team events, celebrations, and supportive leadership
What You’ll Do:
Provide family therapy for parents of children ages 3+ with verbal communication skills, and provide individual one-on-one therapy with children ages 5+, pending clinical evaluation
Perform initial assessments, behavioral observations, and both short- and long-term interventions while developing individualized treatment plans
Provide psychoeducation to clients and families while collaborating with internal team members and other disciplines to ensure coordinated, comprehensive care
Serve as a clinical supervisor to LPC/MSW level prepared team members
QualificationsWhat Makes You a Great Fit:
You are passionate for supporting children, teens, and families through emotional, social, and behavioral challenges
You adapt your communication style to each child’s developmental level, including using nonverbal strategies when needed, to ensure children feel understood and supported
You bring strong clinical judgment and the ability to tailor interventions to each child’s unique needs
You are committed to ongoing learning, clinical excellence, and contributing to a positive, family-centered therapy experience
You can support the following work schedule:
Work Schedule: Open availability, approximately 25 hours a week
About Westside Children's Therapy
Westside Children’s Therapy is a privately owned clinic that provides quality therapeutic intervention to children with developmental disabilities. We understand the challenges our families face and therefore strive to become “A Family to Lean On". Our efforts begin with providing quality, therapy with a long-term focus, never compromising for short-term results that do not extend through adulthood. This is the core philosophy of clinic owner Shari Cassidy, who has been providing evidenced-base care and ethical practices for over 30 years.
We are a team of dedicated and highly trained professionals offering the best in Physical, Occupational, Speech Feeding, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), and Counseling therapy. We work together to design unique programs to meet each child’s individual needs. Our multidisciplinary approach allows parents to schedule several therapy services to occur at one time, in one location, and with a continuity of care. We provide day and night appointment scheduling.