Outpatient Mental Health Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

If you're looking for a place where you can make a meaningful impact, laugh often, be authentically yourself, and help transform the mental health experience for your clients and community, we'd love to meet you.

At Ellie Mental Health, we are looking to expand our family with individuals who share our vision of improving access to high-quality mental health care and thrive in an environment driven by authenticity, humor, compassion, creativity, acceptance, and determination.

Ellie was founded on the belief that mental health care should be accessible , inclusive , and free from stigma . The mental health industry is full of barriers, and we are committed to finding innovative ways to break them down for the individuals, families, and communities we serve.

What We Offer

• Industry-leading compensation model
• Flexible scheduling opportunities
• Comfortable, fully furnished high-end offices
• Administrative and billing support
• Clinical consultation and supervision opportunities
• Ongoing professional development and training
• A culture rooted in creativity, humor, compassion, acceptance, determination, and authenticity
• Additional benefits and perks based on employment status

Responsibilities
Conduct diagnostic assessments and establish appropriate diagnoses

• Develop, implement, and regularly review individualized treatment plans
• Provide individual, family, couples, and/or group therapy services as appropriate
• Complete clinical documentation, treatment plans, progress notes, and other required records in accordance with company policy and professional standards
• Maintain ethical and professional standards in accordance with licensing board requirements
• Coordinate care with families, schools, medical providers, case managers, and other treatment team members as appropriate
• Utilize evidence-based and creative interventions to support client growth and achievement of treatment goals
• Participate in clinical staff meetings, trainings, consultations, and other required activities
• Provide exceptional customer service and contribute positively to the clinic culture
• Maintain a minimum caseload of 25 client sessions per week for full-time status
• Assist in community outreach and relationship-building efforts when appropriate
• Perform other duties that support our mission, clients, and team (and probably a few meaningful things we forgot to list!)

Required Qualifications and Skills
Virginia licensure or license-eligible status in a behavioral health discipline (LPC, LMFT, LCSW, Resident in Counseling, Supervisee in Social Work, Resident in Marriage and Family Therapy, etc.)

• Experience completing diagnostic assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and other clinical documentation
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to establish, maintain, and model healthy professional boundaries with clients
• Ability to complete documentation and administrative requirements accurately and in a timely manner
• Comfortable working with diverse populations and presenting concerns
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 and Electronic Health Record systems (Valant experience preferred)
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively within a team environment
• Commitment to ethical practice, professional growth, and ongoing learning

Preferred Qualifications

• Fully licensed OR Pre-Licensed clinicians (LPC, LCSW, LMFT, Clinical Psychologist, etc.)
• Credentialed with major insurance panels or willing to become credentialed
• Experience working in an outpatient mental health setting
• Experience providing services across a variety of ages and clinical presentations
• Specialized training or certifications in evidence-based treatment modalities

Why Ellie?
Because therapy matters. Clinicians matter. And creating a workplace where people feel supported, valued, and empowered matters too.