Vita Optimum offers a professional model that seamlessly integrates clinical excellence with a Catholic vision of the person. We provide comprehensive administrative and billing support, allowing you to dedicate your energy entirely to client care rather than paperwork and administrative tasks. Unlike high-volume settings, we prioritize a collaborative culture of mentorship and healthy work-life balance. This is an opportunity to grow your career in a practice that genuinely values your expertise, your faith, and your personal well-being.
Minimum Qualifications Required:
Master’s Degree in counseling or clinical psychology
Provisional license (LPC) or active, unrestricted license (LCPC, LCSW, or LMFT) in the State of Illinois
Experience providing faith-based psychotherapy treatment and working with clients who hold a Catholic worldview
Other Preferred Qualifications:
Prior experience in a private practice setting
At least three year’s experience in post-provisional licensure
Have at least one niche market for counseling services (children, adolescents, couples, trauma, EMDR, etc.)
Position 1: Part-Time Clinical Associate (Hybrid)
Start Date: Spring 2026
This position is designed for a clinician seeking a structured, consistent schedule that balances in-person care with the flexibility of remote work. It is ideal for those dedicated to making high-quality care accessible to clients who require weekend availability.
Clinical Commitment: Minimum of 12 client hours per week.
In-Person Component: Saturdays (6 hours) at our O’Hare office, serving a high-demand client population.
Telehealth Component: Additional 6 hours of remote sessions, scheduled with flexibility to suit your week.
Focus: Perfect for a clinician seeking a stable, supplemental caseload within a supportive practice environment.
Position 2: Clinical Associate (Growth Track to Full-Time)
Start Date: Spring 2026
This role is intended for a clinician looking to build a long-term home at Vita Optimum. It begins with a dedicated part-time schedule and offers a clear, paced pathway to full-time employment, benefits, and practice development.
In-Person Component: Tuesdays and Thursdays at our O’Hare office.
Telehealth Component: Flexible remote sessions to round out the initial caseload.
Career Trajectory: This position is designed to scale. Upon reaching a caseload of 24 clients per week, the role converts to Full-Time status, unlocking our comprehensive benefits package (Health/Dental/Vision/PTO).
Focus: Ideal for a clinician ready to transition into private practice with administrative support and a defined roadmap for professional growth.
Next Steps:
If you believe you’d be a great fit for our team at Vita Optimum Counseling and Consulting, we’d love to connect! As noted above, we welcome applicants who are provisionally licensed in Illinois and we offer supervision services. To begin the application process, please complete the Employment Questionnaire by clicking on the button below:
For additional information, please feel free to contact us.
We look forward to hearing from you!
