IL Remote Clinical Supervisor / Child and Family Therapist (Contractor/1099)
Illinois
JOIN THE MANATEAM! We are looking for experienced clinical supervisors and child & family therapists to join our growing team!
Mental health for today’s family.
Manatee is a family-first, virtual mental health clinic designed to support kids and families navigating modern challenges. Our model centers on whole-family care, strong parent–child relationships, and meaningful connection through technology-powered therapy.
Imagine a world where every child feels understood and supported. Where mental health is openly talked about at home. Where clinicians and parents work hand-in-hand to create lasting change. Join us as we build mental health care for the modern family.
Our care focuses on:
Supporting the whole family, not just the identified client
Strengthening parent-child relationships
Using validated assessments and data to supercharge therapeutic progress
Job Overview:
We’re seeking an Illinois-licensed Clinical Supervisor / Child & Family Therapist (LMFT, LCSW, LPCC) to provide high-quality therapy and clinical supervision to our team of pre-licensed clinicians. You will work closely with our Head of Clinical Care and collaborate with fellow supervisors and licensed clinicians to ensure clinical excellence, ethical compliance, and strong client outcomes.
This role will begin as part-time while ramping-up your panel and the number of associates assigned to your cohort. You can begin as a 1099 contractor role or part-time W2 with the possibility of converting to a full-time W2 position in the future based on performance and timing of associate assignments.
About the Role:
In this position, you will provide direct therapy to children and families while also supervising associate clinicians through weekly or biweekly supervision. Your leadership will help ensure high-quality care and ongoing professional development for our team. As a remote-first company, all care and supervision is conducted virtually, making experience in telehealth environments essential.
How you’ll spend your time:
Clinical Services
Provide evidence-based therapy to children, parents, and families
Conduct clinical intakes, develop treatment plans, and review progress measures
Use the Manatee platform and EHR to track progress and maintain compliant documentation
Clinical Supervision
Provide individual and/or group supervision to pre-licensed clinicians
Support case conceptualization, treatment planning, and professional development
Ensure legal, ethical, and clinical compliance
Model family-centered, evidence-based, culturally responsive care
Participate in supervisor team meetings as needed
Collaboration & Communication
Collaborate with the clinical leadership team to uphold high standards of care
Offer insights to help improve clinical workflows and processes
Contribute to a supportive and growth-oriented supervisory culture
You’ll be successful with us if:
You are licensed to practice psychotherapy in Illinois (LMFT, LCSW, LPCC)
You meet Illinois Board of Behavioral Sciences requirements to supervise
You have at least 1 year of formal clinical supervisory experience
You have experience providing therapy and/or supervision in a virtual setting
You have 2+ years of experience providing therapy to children and families
You have availability after 3pm CST
You are highly organized and comfortable working in a fast-paced, innovative startup environment
You value a low-ego, collaborative, supportive culture
You enjoy mentoring, teaching, and helping clinicians grow
What’s in it for you?
Work with a mission-driven team dedicated to improving family mental health
Opportunities to grow your leadership and supervisory skills as we scale
Fully remote work—no commute, flexible environment
Join an ambitious, compassionate, international team
Competitive compensation in a fast-growing early-stage company
Compensation
W2 Full-Time (if converted): $80,000–$95,000, depending on experience
1099/Contractor: paid per clinical and supervision hour (to be negotiated based on candidate experience)
Schedule:
License/Certification:
LMFT, LCSW, LPCC (Required)
Illinois Board-approved Supervisor designation (Required)
Work Location:
Remote
Apply!
Please complete the application and schedule your initial interview!
Equal Opportunity Statement:
Manatee is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of sex, age, color, race, religion, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. If you have ideas to help us diversify our pipeline or reduce hiring bias, we welcome your feedback!
