Join the Team
At Uniquely You Behavioral Health being ethical, providing affirming care and client centered care are a given.
What sets us apart from other mental health practices, is our team.
We value accessibility, wonder, community and authenticity (unmasking – yes, even as the therapist). We recognize the underemployment and burnout that neurodivergent individuals often face in traditional work settings. We are building something different: a workplace where clinicians can do meaningful work without feeling like they have to leave important parts of themselves at the door.
While we do not require disclosure of diagnosis to be considered, we focus on hiring ND therapists or those with personal experiences with ND folks.
We are a locally owned & ND ran behavioral health practice.
We are looking for therapists who want more than just another position.
We want clinicians who want to feel known, supported, connected and where their individuality and contributions are celebrated in the place where they work.
We have chosen to build ours personally.
Leadership is present. Decisions are made together. Your voice matters.
At Uniquely You, you are not a line item in a portfolio.
You are part of a team where the people making decisions about the practice know your name, understand your work, ask for your input & truly care about creating an environment where clinicians can thrive.
We believe strong clinical care starts with clinicians who have the support and space to do their best work.
A Career Designed Around the Clinician
We know that “full time” can mean very different things depending on where you work.
At Uniquely You, our positions are structured around sustainable clinical expectations.
Employment options include:
We want clinicians to have options as their lives, goals, and careers evolve.
Want to understand why we only use a W-2 employment model?
learn more about employee classification and your rights if you have been misclassified
Benefits, Clearly Explained
As an AuDHD person, with a strong sense of justice, Brooke finds clarity and transparency to be critical in developing a trusting relationship with someone.
We believe you should know what your employer is providing you, what it costs, what eligibility requirements apply, and which protections / ‘benefits’ exist because of employment law.
No vague “competitive benefits” language.
No making legally required protections sound like special perks.
Just clear information about what you can expect when you work here.
Each ‘benefit’ can be clicked and you can read a blog post written by the company’s Founder/CEO Brooke Garren, LCSW outlining what you should know!
Professional Liability Protection
- Individually named under our group plan with CPH Insurance
- Coverage A - Professional liability Coverage $1M/$5M
- This includes telehealth coverage
- Coverage B – Supplemental Liability Insurance $1M/$5M
- State Licensing Board Investigation Defense Coverage $35k/$35k
- Coverage C – Non-Owned Automobile $1M/$1M
- Coverage A - Professional liability Coverage $1M/$5M
Retirement
- 401(k) Plan
- Beyond state requirements we offer:
- Automatic enrollment – no hoops for you to jump through
- 3.5% employer match
- Vested 100% after just two years with the company
- Beyond state requirements we offer:
Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Hourly employees accrue 1 hour per 40 hours worked – consistent with minimum requirement under Illinois paid-leave requirements
- Important note: this is inclusive of clinical and administrative hours. Paid leave is paid at your normal hourly rate. We do not reduce the value of your time off because you are not sitting in a therapy session.
- Salaried employees are front loaded with:
- 50 hours of paid time off
- 25 hours of floating holidays
Medical Insurance
- Eligible employees may elect to participate after the 90 day waiting period
- BCBS PPO Gold, Platinum and Silver Plans – 50% of employee premium covered by UYBH.
Health Flexible Spending Account
- Eligible employees may elect to participate after the 90 day waiting period
- Employee Election Limit: $3,400
- Rollover limit: $600
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- Eligible employees may elect to participate after the 90 day waiting period
- Employee Election Limit: $7500.00 (single or married filing jointly) or $3750.00 (married filing separately) per calendar year
Short-Term Disability
- Full-time employees are auto enrolled in coverage after 365 days of employment
- 100% of policy premium covered by UYBH
- Our plan offers benefits for qualifying pregnancy and maternity-related disability periods
Investment In YOU & Your License
- Your professional credentials are part of your career and we believe your employer should help support them. We provide:
- Professional License Renewal Cost -begins in year 2
- Continuing education support – clinical, administrative and leadership available
- Access to CE opportunities throughout the renewal cycle
- As an Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEP) and IL SW CE provider site we offer access to all the continuing education requirements needed each renewal cycle for social workers and counselors.
- We want clinicians to have access to education that is useful, relevant and is not limited only to internal trainings!
Supervision & Consultation
Early-career clinicians deserve excellent supervision.
Experienced clinicians deserve support, too.
- We provide:
- Monthly clinical supervision and consultation
- Case consultation with topic-area experts
- Supervision toward independent licensure for eligible social workers and counselors
- Additional supervision and consultation when desired
Support That Does Not End at Licensure
- Getting licensed is a milestone.
- It should not be the moment when support disappears.
- Professional growth should not stop once you have 4 letters after your name.
- We believe independently licensed therapists should continue to have access to consultation, mentorship, collaboration, and professional development.
- Clinicians have ongoing opportunities for clinical support, including regular consultation with practice leadership and monthly consultation with the owner.
- You should never have to feel like you are practicing alone.
Know Who You Work For
Healthcare is personal.
We think ownership should be, too.
Uniquely You Behavioral Health is locally owned and locally led. The people making decisions about the practice are part of the same community we serve.
That means you do not have to wonder who determines the culture of your workplace, who sets expectations, or who is listening when clinicians have ideas or concerns.
We Believe Therapists Are Unique, Too
We value clinicians who bring their own personality, lived experience, clinical interests, strengths, and perspective to their work.
Whether you are passionate about working with neurodivergent clients, children, teens, adults, families, or a particular specialty, we want clinicians to have room to grow into the work that is meaningful to them.
Who Might Be a Good Fit?
You may feel at home at Uniquely You if you:
- Value neurodivergent-affirming and individualized care
- Want to work for a locally owned practice
- Appreciate accessible leadership
- Want meaningful clinical support and consultation
- Care about maintaining a sustainable caseload
- Want a workplace that supports your professional development – regardless of where that takes you!
- Enjoy being part of a collaborative team
- Value a workplace that holds integrity in high regard
- Want your voice to matter in the place where you work
- Believe good therapy happens when clinicians are supported, too
Already Working Somewhere Else?
You do not have to be actively job searching to talk with us.
Sometimes the first step is simply finding out what else is possible.
If you are curious about Uniquely You, we are happy to have a confidential conversation about your goals, what you are looking for in a practice, and whether we might be a good fit.
No pressure. No obligation.
Just a conversation.
Newer to the Profession?
We love helping clinicians grow.
If you are working toward independent licensure, we offer supervision designed to help you build confidence, strengthen your clinical skills, develop your professional identity, and feel supported as you grow.
And when you become independently licensed, the support does not suddenly disappear.
We believe good clinicians keep learning throughout their careers.
Ready to Be Uniquely You?
If you are looking for a place where you can grow your career, serve your community, and practice with support from people who know you personally, we would love to meet you.
Let’s start with a conversation.
You can apply for an open position—or simply reach out confidentially to learn more about working with Uniquely You Behavioral Health.
