Associate therapist

+ private practice apprenticeship

  • Emily Hanneman, LCSW is a private practice therapist who specializes in working with clients facing intersecting challenges related to trauma, stress, depression, anxiety, neurodiversity, and/or LGBTQIA2S+ identity. Established in early 2020, their practice maintains a hybrid model, serving clients virtually and in-person in the Ravenswood neighborhood of Chicago. Emily works with clients utilizing private and public insurances including Blue Cross Blue Shield, Medicare, and Medicaid. Her clinical and professional background includes work in community mental health, adolescent residential treatment, and childcare settings.

  • Emily is looking to hire and mentor fully licensed therapists who want to develop their own private practices at their own pace. She is particularly interested in hiring experienced clinicians who may be facing barriers to starting their own businesses. She hopes to help cultivate a community of therapists operating within self-owned and co-owned business models.

    Associate therapists will provide psychotherapy services and work to establish and maintain a caseload while employed in a W-2 position through Hanneman & Associates. In addition to clinical consultation and support, Emily will provide business mentoring to associate therapists with the goal of helping them to build their own private practices. When ready, therapists are encouraged to transition their caseloads to their own businesses.

    Clinicians with an interest in serving clients experiencing challenges related to trauma, neurodiversity, LGBTQIA2S+ identity and/or other historically marginalized identities are encouraged to apply.

    • Maintain independent clinical license in the state of Illinois (LCSW, LCPC, or LMFT).

    • Have 3+ years post-graduate clinical experience.

    • Provide professional references from previous colleagues and/or supervisors.

    • Ability to uphold social work code of ethics including anti-racist, anti-oppressive, and LGBTQIA2S+ affirming clinical values.

    • Ability and willingness to implement practice systems and policies.

    • Compliance with and knowledge of HIPAA guidelines.

    • Interest in hybrid (virtual and in-person) work environment preferred.

    • Interest in starting a self-owned or co-owned private practice preferred.

    • Provide psychotherapy services to individuals and families.

    • Grow and maintain a caseload structured around individual needs, availability, and clinical interests.

    • Complete progress notes, clinical documentation, and billing documentation in a timely manner.

    • Attend clinical consultation and practice meetings.

    • Maintain client contact and scheduling.

    • Maintain professional and ethical requirements for license.

  • W-2 status with commission rate of 55-60% for full-time therapists.

    • BCBS health insurance coverage and optional dental available for full-time therapists.

    • Paid leave, paid sick leave, and professional development stipend provided by the practice.

    • Directory marketing and professional website provided by the practice.

    • Weekly individual meeting time with Emily Hanneman, LCSW that can be used for clinical consultation, business mentoring, or other professional support.

    • Therapists may transition their own caseloads with them to another practice.

  • Interested candidates may email their resume and cover letter to hiring@hannemanlcsw.com to discuss future employment opportunities.