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Advanced Fellowship Program

The Depression and Anxiety Specialty Clinic of Chicago (DASC) is pleased to offer the opportunity to apply for our 2026-2027 Advanced Fellowship Program. DASC is an outpatient group therapy practice located in the Lakeview neighborhood of Chicago. Our emphasis as a clinic is on evidence-based treatments (EBTs) for a broad range of diagnoses, with a specialty in mood and anxiety disorders. Our clinic has been part of the Chicago mental health community for close to two decades and we have a deep investment in training and educating subsequent generations of therapists in EBTs. Clinicians specialize in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), and trauma treatments such as Prolonged Exposure (PE), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and Trauma-Focused CBT. Our clinicians work with people of all ages and have a broad demographic of clientele. We offer individual therapy as well as a number of groups. 

For this position, we are seeking newly graduated clinicians (counseling/social work programs) or more experienced clinicians who are looking to receive rigorous training experience in EBT approaches. We will be offering specific training tracks in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).

 

Position Requirements:

• Start Date: July 6, 2026
• This is a full-time, Monday through Friday position.
• Three days per week are required in the office with the option of the other two days being virtual.
• Evening hours until 7pm will be required at minimum of three days per week. Evenings and in person days will be assigned based on needs of the clinic and our group schedule. Our office is located at 3047 N. Lincoln Ave in Chicago. 
• Fellows are expected to have 20 clinical hours a week. Clinical hours include both individual and group therapy.
• Lead/co-lead groups based on clinic need and interest.
• Conduct sessions in a private space on a computer with video capability (while doing remote work).
  

 

Training/Consultation Requirements:

• Weekly (hour long) OR biweekly (2-hour long) seminars covering a range of topics related to EBTs and treating mood/anxiety disorders.
• Weekly individual supervision with a fully licensed clinician.
  • You will be placed with a supervisor that is aligned with supervision requirements for licensure.
• ACT and DBT Training
  • Weekly Didactic and Consult focused on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Weekly Didactic and Consult focused on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
• One hour of participation in an All-Staff Consultation Group (group includes masters/doctoral level students, post-docs, fellowship program, and clinical staff). 
• Bi-weekly New Clinician Consultation Group and Process Supervision Group
  

 

Compensation and Benefits

• Bi-weekly salary: $1,057.64, plus $56 per clinical hour worked above 22 hours per pay period
• Pay Schedule: Bi-weekly
• Medical and dental insurance plans available
• 17 paid days off which include PTO and Holidays
  • 10 days of PTO, accrued throughout the fellowship year
  • 4 fixed holidays which include New Year’s Day, Independence Day (July 4), Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day
  • 3 floating holidays, to be used at your discretion

Note: PTO may not be used during the first three months of employment; however, unpaid time off may be requested and approved.

 

To Apply:

Please email the following to Kyla Kachman, LCSW (kylakachman@dascchicago.com) to be considered for the Advanced Fellowship Program at DASC for the 2026-2027 year.  Applications must be received by February 12, 2026. 

• Cover Letter
• Please include timeline of expected graduation
• CV
• 2 Letters of Recommendation