Licensed Clinical Therapist (Illinois- LPC)

About the role

We're hiring Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs) and Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs) to join Pelago's Behavioral Addictions program. You'll provide CBT-based telehealth treatment to members with behavioral health conditions, as part of a structured, evidence-based care model.

Responsibilities

• Carry a caseload of members, conduct clinical assessments
• Develop individualized treatment plans grounded in evidence-based frameworks
• Deliver CBT and Motivational Interviewing within a structured treatment model
• Maintain clinical documentation in accordance with Pelago standards
• Screen for co-occurring conditions and coordinate care transitions when indicated
• Participate in clinical supervision and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement
• Contribute to program development as the Behavioral Addictions program grows

Requirements

• Active LPC or LCSW license in good standing
• Licensure in multiple states strongly preferred; LPC compact licensure is a significant advantage
• Clinical experience with behavioral health conditions, including eating disorders, impulse control disorders, or substance use — or strong interest in specializing in behavioral addictions
• Competency in CBT; experience with Motivational Interviewing preferred
• Comfortable with structured assessment tools and outcome monitoring
• Strong written communication for documentation and treatment planning
• Able to manage a telehealth caseload independently while collaborating with a distributed clinical team

Qualifications

• Experience with validated behavioral health outcome measures
• Familiarity with telehealth or digital health platforms

Skills

• CBT
• Motivational Interviewing

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits

Supervision and ongoing professional development

Pay

The provided range reflects our US target salary range for this full-time position, which is part of our broader total compensation package, including incentive bonus program, stock options, comprehensive benefits, and incentive pay applicable to eligible roles.

Schedule

Remote-first, flexible schedule