Pediatric Behavioral Health Therapist

POSITION OVERVIEW

Zarminali Pediatrics is seeking compassionate and dedicated Pediatric Behavioral Mental Health Therapist to join our team in Arlington Heights (Chicago), Illinois. You will play a vital role in advancing pediatric behavioral health within our integrative primary care model—working hand in hand with pediatricians and families to provide compassionate, coordinated care that supports each child’s path to a healthy future.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

As a Behavioral Health clinician at Zarminali, you will focus on:

• Clinical Assessment & Care: Delivering expectational behavioral health care through comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment planning tailored to each child’s needs, while being responsive to family dynamics.
• Growth & Emotional Wellbeing: Supporting children’s emotional growth and resilience by monitoring behavioral and developmental milestones, identifying early signs of concern, and implementing evidence-based interventions that promote overall wellbeing.
• Family Engagement & Education: Collaborating with families to reinforce understanding of behavioral health conditions, align care strategies, and promote effective caregiver engagement in the child’s treatment and development.
• Documentation & Compliance: Maintaining accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation in alignment with ethical, regulatory, and organizational standards to ensure quality and continuity of care.
• Collaboration: Working as part of an integrated primary care team to deliver coordinated, evidence-based care that integrates behavioral health for comprehensive patient wellbeing.

WHAT WE LOOK FOR: 

We seek behavioral health clinicians who want to be part of something bigger. At Zarminali, we understand that clinicians wear many hats—therapist, collaborator, advocate, educator—and our goal is to support and empower them to deliver exceptional, compassionate care to children and families. We’re looking for clinicians who are energized by integrated, team-based care and who embody these traits in their approach to practice:

• Communication: Builds trusting relationships with children and families, facilitates open dialogue around sensitive topics, and fosters collaboration across the care team to ensure every voice is heard and understood.
• Advocate: Supports children and caregivers through their behavioral health journey, meeting them where they are and connecting them with resources that promote healing, resilience, and long-term wellbeing.
• Collaborative: Works seamlessly within an integrated primary care environment, consulting with pediatricians and other providers to create cohesive treatment plans that address the whole child—mind and body.
• Tech-Forward: Leverages technology to enhance clinical documentation, and streamline workflows that free more time for meaningful patient connection.
• Growth-Orientated: Embraces ongoing learning and clinical development, contributing to innovation, peer mentorship, and the advancement of evidence-based practices in pediatric behavioral health.
• Family First: Honors the unique perspectives and values of each family, providing guidance grounded in empathy, evidence, and partnership to help children thrive within their everyday environments.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

• Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related field from an accredited program
• Current and unrestricted license to practice as an LCPC, LCSW or LMFT in IL.
• Minimum of 2 to 3 years of post-licensure experience providing therapy, assessment, or behavioral health services in a pediatric, family, or integrated care setting
• Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative, team-based environment that values integration between behavioral and physical health
• Proven ability to assess and treat a range of pediatric conditions, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, behavioral challenges, trauma, and adjustment concerns

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Enjoy a balanced work-life schedule with dedicated administrative time built in—giving you flexibility to complete charting, manage inbox tasks, pursue continuing education, and more.
• Make a lasting impact by helping shape an innovative behavioral health program embedded within primary care—advancing whole-child wellness through truly integrated, team-based care.
• Receive a competitive compensation package with performance-based incentives and benefits designed to support your wellbeing.
• Practice in a thoughtfully designed clinic that fosters patient comfort, emotional safety, and a calming therapeutic environment ideal for children and families.

Zarminali Pediatrics is a national organization, and compensation is determined using market-informed data, including industry benchmarks. Salary ranges may vary based on geographic location, local market conditions, state-specific factors, and individual qualifications, including years of experience, education, and scope of responsibility. The total estimated compensation range for this position, including any applicable productivity inventive is $67k-$108k annually. . This range reflects the minimum and maximum base pay we reasonably expect to offer for this role at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be determined based on job-related factors such as experience, skills, and internal equity. This role may also be eligible for additional productivity or performance-based bonus incentives. For full-time team members, our total rewards package includes competitive pay and performance bonus potential, along with medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) with company match, among other benefits.