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Join Daybreak Health as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) providing remote teletherapy to students in Illinois. Enjoy competitive pay, flexible hours, and the opportunity to impact student mental health.

Responsibilities: Provide evidence-based teletherapy to students, collaborate with school counselors, build trusted relationships with families, and participate in clinical team discussions.

Skills: Active LPC or MFT license in Illinois, experience with telehealth, strong communication, organizational skills, and ability to work during peak hours.

Qualifications: Fluency in additional languages (preferably Spanish), experience with CBT or DBT, and previous work with youth or in school settings preferred.

Location: Illinois (Remote)

Compensation: $40 - $40 / Hourly

*This posting is for Illinois Associate (limited license) Therapists only. If you hold an Associate License in another state, please apply to the respective posting. If you don’t see a posting for your state, we are not actively hiring there at this time. Thank you for your interest—we look forward to connecting with you soon!* 

Position: Remote Mental Health Therapist (W-2 part-time, 15 clients per week) 

Location: 100% Telehealth / Remote and must be based in Illinois 

Pay Rate: $40 /hour

License Types: LPC and MFT Only 

Join Daybreak Health to Transform Student Mental Health

At Daybreak Health, we understand that student success starts with mental health. We partner with over 60 school districts across the U.S. to provide personalized mental health support, helping students reach their full potential. Our teletherapy programs offer high-quality, affordable, and culturally competent care tailored to meet the unique needs of each student.

We are driven by our mission to ensure every young person has the foundation for both personal wellbeing and educational success. If you’re passionate about making a lasting impact, we invite you to join our team of dedicated therapists.

Why You'll Thrive at Daybreak Health

• Excellent Pay: Earn a competitive rate with guaranteed pay for late cancellations and no-shows.
• Free Supervision: We provide free supervision to help gain hours to full licensure.
• Flexible Scheduling: Work from anywhere with our flexible telehealth options and enjoy a flexible schedule.
• Client Matchmaking: 90% of the students we work with say we matched them to the right clinician.
• Professional Development: Advance your career with continuing education and supervisor mentorship.
• Supportive Environment: Focus on your clients while we handle all administrative tasks, including billing and credentialing.
• Innovative Technology: Access the latest therapy tools to enhance your practice and make paperwork easier. 
• Community and Culture: Join a supportive therapist community committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging.

About the Role

As a Remote Mental Health Therapist, you will provide teletherapy services to students in our partner school districts. Some areas of responsibilities include:

• Providing evidence-based teletherapy to students that work with Daybreak.
• Collaborating closely with school counselors and other relevant providers.
• Building trusted relationships with students and families.
• Providing psychoeducation and support to parents and caregivers.
• Participating in case consultations and clinical team discussions.
• Contributing to the on-going development of Daybreak Health’s clinical programs.

Requirements

• Active, independent clinical license in Illinois MFT and LPC Only. 
• Experience with telehealth and delivering care to school-aged children.
• Strong technological skills and familiarity with EHR systems.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work during peak hours (Mon-Fri during the afternoons and/or evenings). Weekend slots are also available. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Fluency in additional languages (e.g., Spanish).
• Experience with CBT, DBT, or similar modalities. 
• Previous work in a school setting or with youth.
• Active NPI number and CAQH.

Are you ready to make a lasting impact on young lives? Join our team of mission-driven providers and experience the power of purpose-driven work at Daybreak Health.

Equal Employment Opportunity: At Daybreak Health, we embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including those from diverse communities, such as race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, ability, age, religion, and socioeconomic background.