Pre-licensed/Provisionally-Licensed Master's Level Clinician (MSW, LSW, LPC, MFT, AMFT)

Tailwinds Psychology is a growing group psychology practice serving individuals and families throughout the western suburbs of Chicago. Our mission is to provide responsive, high-quality, and evidence-based psychological care with a team-oriented and values-driven approach. We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate pre-licensed/provisionally-licensed clinician to join our team and grow with us.

Position Summary

We are currently hiring full-time counseling pre-licensed/provisionally-licensed clinicians to provide individual, couples, group, and/or family therapy to a diverse outpatient population. Pre-licensed/provisionally-licensed master’s-level clinicians manage their caseloads under supervision by a licensed clinician with full administrative support, including scheduling, billing, credentialling, AI-enabled automated documentation (with client consent), and marketing, so they can focus on clinical growth.

Compensation

At Tailwinds, we uphold fair practices and standards for employment of pre-licensed/provisionally-licensed clinicians. All pre-licensed/provisionally-licensed clinicians hired by Tailwinds are full-time, W-2 employees actively working toward full licensure.

Compensation is based on license type, licensure status, and tenure with the practice, and is calculated per billable clinical hour (i.e., hours billed to the client or insurance). Pre-licensed/Provisionally-licensed clinicians are expected to maintain an average caseload of 25 clients per week and are eligible for benefits.

Compensation Structure

Pre-licensed/Provisionally-licensed Master’s Level Clinicians:

  • Year 1: $65,000$78,000
  • Year 2: $70,000$83,000
  • Year 4+: $77,000$90,000

Base earnings range reflects conservative estimate of gross annual earnings for a pre-licensed/provisionally-licensed master’s-level clinician with an average caseload of at least 25 clients/week.

Hiring Bonus

At Tailwinds, we respect and defend the legal right of clients to choose their mental healthcare provider, including the decision to follow their counselor to a new practice. All new clinical hires who bring a caseload with them are eligible to receive a one-time bonus of $50 per established client.

No Non-Competes

At Tailwinds, we believe clinicians should control their careers, and clients should control their care. Contracts that force departing clinicians to practice beyond a certain “radius” restrict access to mental wellness for local clients who wish to continue to work with their clinician, many of whom belong to protected client populations such as veterans and first responders. When it comes to mental healthcare, non-compete clauses aren’t just unethical; they’re illegal and unenforceable under Illinois law.

Tailwinds prides itself on the value it creates for clients and isn’t afraid of healthy competition. That’s why we don’t include non-compete clauses in any of our contracts.

Benefits for Full-Time Staff

  • Flexible scheduling: set your own hours and workdays, including remote/telehealth hours
  • 4% Employer-Matched 401(k)
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • 80 PTO hours/year
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid family leave
  • Licensure study materials stipend
  • Material reimbursement
  • Monthly professional directory (Psychology Today, GoodTherapy, TherapyDen) listing reimbursement
  • Liability insurance provided
  • Furnished office space
  • EMR system, scheduling, billing services, credentialing, AI-enabled automated documentation (with client consent), and full administrative support
  • Supportive team culture with robust supervision and regular consultation
  • No non-compete clauses in contract

Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in clinical or counseling psychology, social work, or related field
  • Actively working toward full Illinois licensure
  • Commitment to ethical, client-centered practice 
  • Minimum commitment of 25 billable clinical hours/week for full-time designation
  • Strong clinical skills and a passion for delivering high-quality care
  • A desire to work in a collaborative, mission-driven environment