Employment & Internships

Wellspring Center for Counseling is proud to offer rewarding therapy careers and is always looking to add skilled therapists to our team.

We’re a faith-sensitive therapy practice that prides itself on bringing excellent and compassionate care to people in our communities. Wellspring was founded in 2017 and has locations in Elgin, IL, Sycamore, IL, West Dundee, IL, and Mt. Zion, IL. We also support meaningful therapy careers for those passionate about making a difference.

At Wellspring, we know that for many clients, their faith is a major aspect of their lives. For clients who wish to have spiritual integration in their therapy process, we incorporate faith-based practices and therapeutic interventions so there doesn’t have to be the choice between “pastoral” help and “therapeutic” help. We are the bridge connecting both incredible fields.

Employment

Who we’re looking for:

• Counselors who are dedicated to excellence in their field, who are compassionate, professional, and committed to their own growth as well as the growth of their clients.
• Licensed therapists who can integrate Christian counseling into their work for clients who find this valuable in their treatment.
• Counselors that work with children utilizing play therapy and who can help families understand best practices with how to thrive in their unique family dynamics.
• Therapists who will work with couples with various presenting issues to strengthen the marital relationship.
• Team members who will bring their own interests to provide value to the work that we do in the community, in churches, and in collaboration with other practices.
• Workers who will contribute to a positive work environment that is supportive, collaborative, caring, and fun.

Responsibilities:

• Provide counseling services to individuals, couples, or families as you walk alongside them to find hope and healing in their journey. This is your main responsibility and the heart of what we do at Wellspring.
• Complete clinical and administrative documentation in a timely manner.
• Support the office and your co-workers through minimal office upkeep.
• Manage a caseload of 10-30 clients, depending on part-time or full-time status.

What we provide:

• Biweekly group consultations to assist with case consultation, intervention ideas, and support.
• Competitive pay for both clinical and non-clinical work.
• Comfortable, furnished office spaces conducive to effective counseling.
• A supportive team environment.
• Training to provide a consistent approach to documentation and administrative work.
• Support staff to manage client inquiries, schedule intakes, and provide billing services so that therapists and counselors can focus on clinical work.

Requirements:

To be considered, you must have one or more of the following degrees or licenses.

• LCPC
• LPC
• LCSW
• LSW
• LMFT
• ALMFT
• Psy.D
• PhD

Preferences Include:

• Previous experience in private practice.
• Additional training in family systems theory, attachment theory, and emotionally focused therapy.
• Specialties including child play therapy, teen therapy, couples therapy, and family therapy.

How to apply:

If this sounds like a job opportunity that could be right for you, send your cover letter and resumé to Halie Howells, Clinic Director (Halie.Howells@wellspringcenterforcounseling.com). Include information about the populations you are willing and/or interested in serving as well an any specific presenting issues that you are interested and/or willing to treat.

Internships

Wellspring Center for Counseling offers a limited number of annual internship positions. We are looking for students who are committed to combining clinical practice with their spiritual foundation.

Our Ideal Candidate:

• Is a Team-Oriented Clinician: Wellspring Thrives on a connected and supportive culture. We value knowing our teammates both professionally and personally, and as an intern, you will be fully integrated into our collaborative team environment.
• Has a Desire for Diverse Clinical Experience: We are committed to providing interns with a broad spectrum of client experiences, including varying ages, ethnicities, spiritual backgrounds, and treatment modalities (individuals and couples). This is your time to explore and discover your clinical focus.
• Desires Robust Support: You will be well-supported through your direct supervisor, a dedicated training director, administrative support staff, and multi-disciplinary consultation groups (including LSW, LMFT, and LCPC clinicians). Support is always available when you need it.
• Has Reliable Transportation: Interns must have access to their own dependable transportation to travel between our three internship locations: Elgin, West Dundee, and Sycamore.
• Is Committed to Kingdom Work: We view our work as participating in bringing about the Kingdom of God on earth—repairing what is broken, bringing healing, and setting people free. We are united in this meaningful mission.

Important Application Requirements:

• Availability: We require a minimum of 12 scheduled hours per week. Ten of these hours must be dedicated to client appointments, and at least five client hours must be during evenings or weekends to build a robust and diverse caseload (especially for MFT interns requiring couples hours).
• Location Commitment: Interns will be assigned to work out of one or two of our Chicagoland locations (Elgin, West Dundee, or Sycamore) over the course of two days available for sessions. Specific locations are determined by Wellspring based on operational needs.
• Mandatory Training/Meetings: Interns are required to attend our virtual staff meetings every Tuesday from 9–11 a.m. Accommodations may be considered if this conflicts with your class schedule.
• Onboarding Timeline: Our primary intern training typically takes place in late May or early June. Your first clients will be scheduled in the weeks following this training. Onboarding for interns starting outside of this period will be adjusted accordingly.
• Stipend: Interns are eligible to receive a stipend.

How to apply:

If this sounds like the right clinical opportunity for you, please send your cover letter and resumé to Tegan Vaughn, Training and Compliance lead, at tegan.vaughn@wellspringcenterforcounseling.com.