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Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT, AMFT)

LifeWorks is seeking to add a full-time Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT, AMFT) to our team. To apply, you must have an independent license or be license eligible and have 3+ years of clinical experience in individual adult and couples/relationship therapy. You should have experience working with LGBTQIA+ and kink/BDSM; clients in alternative relationships (open relationships, polyamory and other forms of non-monogamy); and/or those identifying as racial, religious and/or cultural minorities.

Ideal candidates for this position will:

  • Have 3+ years of clinical experience in individual adult and couples/relationship therapy,
  • Have an independent professional license or be license eligible,
  • Have experience working with some populations LifeWorks serves including: LGBTQIA+ and kink/BDSM; clients in alternative relationships (open relationships, polyamory and other forms of non-monogamy); sex workers: and/or those identifying as religious, cultural and/or racial minorities,
  • Ability and interest in engaging in anti-racist programming and dialogue,
  • Have an interest in working from a depth psychology* perspective,
  • Align with LifeWorks values,
  • Be able to carry a caseload of 25-30 and complete 22-25 DOS/week
  • Be available to work evenings and at least 2 days/week in Skokie**.

*Depth psychotherapy (including psychodynamic, psychoanalytic, Jungian or analytical psychology and process-oriented psychology or process work) is based on two key propositions: 1. that the unknown or less familiar aspects of ourselves often hold the keys to healing; and 2. that the problems or conflicts that bring us into therapy are pointing us towards our own growth and wholeness.

**We are currently 100% telehealth.

Benefits

  • W-2 status and associated tax benefits
  • Profit sharing plan
  • Option to join 401(k)
  • Access to employer-supported group health insurance plan
  • Professional liability insurance
  • Group consultation and/or individual supervision
  • CEs thru weekly in-services
  • LifeWorks clinician events (i.e. KPACT), workshops & annual retreat
  • Unique professional development & learning culture

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To apply for this position, interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume for consideration.

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LifeWorks supports the establishment of diversity, equity and inclusivity in its culture and practice. Applicants of all ages, ethnicities, spiritual practices and religious traditions, genders and sexual orientations, black and indigenous people, persons of color and those with disabilities are encouraged to apply.