Employment Opportunities at Vita Optimum
Current Opportunities:
Clinical Therapist
Clinical Intern (Practicum and Internship Students)
(please see below for more details)
Clinical Therapist
Our team is passionate about integrating the Catholic/Christian faith with the science of psychology. We strive to serve our clients and the community in a compassionate, authentic, and collaborative way.
Vita Optimum offers a supportive and empowering environment not only for our clients but also for our therapists as well. The wellbeing of our clinicians is a priority here at Vita Optimum and we offer the convenience of a flexible schedule and multiple office locations to work from. We offer a comprehensive billing service so that our therapists can focus exclusively on what they do best: providing psychotherapy services to help their clients live a full and authentic life.
We also offer:
full service billing
malpractice insurance
ability to work remote and in-person
401(k) options for full-time employees
health sharing coverage for full-time employees
maternity leave coverage for all employees
short-term disability coverage for all employees
internet stipend for telehealth sessions when working from home
peer supervision opportunities
continuing education stipend
We may be the right fit for you if you have been looking for a collaborate and supportive environment to help you grow as a clinician while you offer hope and healing to our clients. We welcome applicants who are provisionally licensed in Illinois and we offer supervision services.
More About Our Ideal Candidate:
Our Ideal Candidate:
-has a connection with our values at Vita Optimum and enjoys being part of a collaborative team
-is organized, self-motivated, and enjoys the structure of a private practice setting
-is passionate about the benefits of integrated therapy
-has incorporated an integrated approach into their own day-to-day life
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 from a Catholic/Christian worldview.
-Ability to hold at least 15 client sessions per week [Ability to hold a minimum of 20-25 client sessions per week preferred.]
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.)
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!
Practicum/Clinical Internship:
We offer a thriving clinical practicum and internship experience for master’s level counseling students who are seeking to incorporate faith-informed therapy integrated into empirically-supported treatment methods into their training. We specialize in offering faith-informed therapy from a Catholic worldview to our clients who opt in for faith-informed therapy.
Our internship program is designed to offer clinical interns the opportunity to train under supervisors who specialize in offering faith-informed therapy while also being able to see how a small group practice is run. Interns will receive weekly supervision with either Julia Hogan-Werner, LCPC or Stephanie Sullivan, LCPC along with opportunities to participate in our peer supervision groups and continuing education opportunities when appropriate. Our goal at Vita Optimum is to have our interns feels supported as they begin their journey as clinicians. With that in mind, our interns receive training on conducting intakes, diagnosing, treatment planning, progress note writing, and creating a strong and thriving therapeutic alliance with their clients. Additionally, we emphasize the importance of self-care and balance as a clinician. Interns will have the opportunity to learn from a team of diverse and passionate clinicians on our team.
If you are interested in applying for the 2024/2-2025 Internship Program, please submit your resume and cover letter (indicating why Vita Optimum would be an ideal place for your practicum and internship) by clicking on the button below.