About this role

Outpatient Mental Health Therapist Hybrid - US

Outpatient Mental Health Therapist Full Time • Hybrid - US

Competitive salary
Health insurance
Opportunity for advancement
Paid time off
Training & development
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
About Ellie
Ellie Mental Health is a multi-clinic organization focused on reducing stigma, filling gaps, and innovating in mental health. Ellie clinics aim to remove daily obstacles to allow practitioners to focus on serving clients, with flexible, creative, authentic, compassionate, and determined culture.

Who we are looking for:

We are seeking fully licensed therapists (LCSW, LCPC, LMFT) to join us in opening our Burr Ridge, IL location. The ideal candidate is unique, fun-loving, authentic, shares a passion for providing access to quality mental health care, and thrives in a culture that emphasizes flexibility, creativity, authenticity, humor, compassion, acceptance, and determination.

Compensation and schedule:

Therapists are highly compensated with base hourly pay, commission splits, paid time off, paid administrative time, paid CEU time, paid holidays, and flexibility to set their own schedule and manage caseloads. All therapists work in a warm, inviting office.

Required Qualifications and Skills:

Master’s degree in a behavioral sciences or related field from an accredited college or university
Fully licensed mental health professional with a valid Illinois license
Experience in completing treatment plans and clinical case notes
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to set and maintain stable, appropriate boundaries with clients
Ability to complete and submit documentation of services in a timely manner
Comfort with a diverse client base
Proficiency in Office 365 and Electronic Health Record systems (Valant experience is a plus)

Desired experience and qualifications:

Experience with children, adolescents, teens, and adults
Experience with couples, families, trauma, substance abuse, and schools
Knowledge of therapy services, community resources, insurance billing, and mental health documentation
Fully licensed clinicians will ideally be credentialed with insurance panels

Evaluate mental health diagnoses, create and implement treatment plans, and complete ongoing documentation including updates to diagnosis, treatment plan reviews, and case notes according to company policy
For full-time status, maintain a minimum caseload of 25 client visits per week (part-time positions available)
Provide excellent customer service for clients and collaborate with a dynamic team
Use creative interventions to help clients achieve and exceed goals
Prepare and submit documentation for each session
Coordinate services with case managers, families, work personnel, medical personnel, Ellie staff, and school staff as needed
Attend and participate in clinical staff meetings and training
Additional meaningful responsibilities and a sense of humor are helpful

Paid PTO
Paid holidays
Free access to Ellie CEU Learning Management System, plus additional paid time for CEUs
Consultation, supervision, and flexibility in scheduling
Opportunity to create and develop new programs and services
Team building activities and swag
More to come as we grow

Equal Opportunity:

Independent franchisees are equal opportunity employers committed to diverse and inclusive workforces. Franchisees are independent and responsible for employment matters in their clinics. Ellie Mental Health is committed to equal employment opportunity and will not discriminate based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. Reasonable accommodations may be available under applicable law.
Compensation: $76,000.00 - $89,000.00 per year
Flexible work from home options may be available.
Seeking creative and collaborative individuals with a passion for improving mental health care in meaningful ways.
If your experience does not perfectly align with every qualification, you are encouraged to apply anyway. We value dedication and diverse backgrounds and are open to candidates who can contribute to our mission.

Outpatient Mental Health Therapist