Full-Time Licensed Clinical Therapist

About Tides Mental Health ():

Founded in 2023 Tides Mental Health is a growing private practice dedicated to providing high-quality compassionate mental health care to individuals couples and families. What began in Chicago is now expanding into surrounding communities as we open new locations to meet increasing demand for accessible thoughtful care.

At Tides we believe therapy works best when clinicians are well-supported clients feel genuinely seen and care is delivered with intention. Our mission is to serve as a safe harbor for healing and growth transforming mental health care through compassion collaboration accessibility and creativity.

As we grow beyond the city we are building small values-aligned clinical teams to help launch and shape new locations from the ground up. This full-time role offers a unique opportunity to be part of that early foundationcontributing not only clinically but also to culture systems and the overall client experience.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a Full-Time Licensed Clinical Therapist (LCSW LCPC or LMFT) who is passionate about delivering exceptional care and excited to grow with a fast-evolving practice. This role is ideal for clinicians looking for a stable full-time position while also enjoying the energy and opportunity of a growing organization.

You will play a meaningful role in helping establish and grow a new Tides location working closely with a supportive leadership team and fellow clinicians to build a strong collaborative clinical culture from day one.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide compassionate evidence-based psychotherapy to a diverse client population tailoring treatment to each clients unique needs and goals

• Maintain a consistent full-time clinical caseload aligned with Tides standards of care

• Collaborate with clients families (when appropriate) and other healthcare providers to ensure coordinated high-quality treatment

• Contribute to the development of thoughtful personalized treatment experiences including the intentional use of evolving technologies and therapeutic approaches

• Participate in building and sustaining Tides clinical culture particularly as part of a new location launch team

• Assist in developing and refining best practices that strengthen the client-therapist relationship and overall client experience

• Support occasional outreach or marketing-related efforts (e.g. community engagement provider visibility) to help establish a strong and diverse client base in a new market

Qualifications:

• Active clinical licensure in the state of Illinois (LCSW LCPC or LMFT required for full-time role)

• Masters degree in Counseling Social Work Psychology or a related field from an accredited program

• Demonstrated proficiency in evidence-based therapeutic modalities

• Strong clinical judgment interpersonal skills and professional communication

• Alignment with Tides mission values and client-centered philosophy of care

• Passionate about participating in an entrepreneurial growing startup environment.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Full-time employment with competitive compensation with opportunities for growth based on experience tenure and role development

• Healthcare stipend with participation in an ICHRA plan allowing access to a broad range of health insurance plan options

• Competitive paid time off (PTO) for full-time team members

• Supportive leadership collaborative team culture and room for professional growth

Tides Mental Health is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive supportive environment and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and lived experiences.

This is an opportunity to join a growing mission-driven practice and make a meaningful impacton clients communities and the future of mental health care. Apply today to join Tides Mental Health.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person with flexibility for hybrid work