Pre-Licensed Outpatient Mental Health Therapist

As a Pre-Licensed Outpatient Therapist at Ellie Mental Health of Salem, New Hampshire, you'll share our vision for improving and expanding access to quality mental health care and thrive in an environment driven by our core values of authenticity, humor, compassion, creativity, acceptance, and determination. This is a hybrid role: in office Monday and Friday.

Responsibilities

Schedule 30 client sessions per week; Conduct thorough clinical assessments, including intake evaluations and ongoing progress monitoring; Diagnose mental health conditions in accordance with DSM-5 guidelines; Administer and interpret screening tools to assess emotional and behavioral functioning; Develop and implement individualized treatment plans tailored to the needs and goals of each client; Utilize evidence-based approaches such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), EMDR, trauma informed or other modalities as appropriate; Maintain timely and accurate documentation in compliance with clinic policies and regulatory requirements; Ensure confidentiality and adherence to HIPAA guidelines; Collect client balances, co-pays and set payment expectations with clients; Monitor patient insurance claims and communicate with clients to keep insurance and payment info up-to-date; Manage all client forms, paperwork and acknowledgement of policies and procedures; Communicate effectively with current clients about scheduling, rescheduling and send appointment reminders; Prepare and submit individual documentation for each session per company guidelines and protocol; Attend and participate in all staff meetings and trainings; Care for and respect the clinic space: keep office tidy (take out trash), contribute to commons areas (stock complimentary coffee bar, beverage fridge, put away mail)

Requirements

Master’s or doctoral degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related field; Must be working toward one of the following NH licenses: LICSW, LCMHC, LMFT, or MLADC; General knowledge of therapy services provided in an outpatient setting, community resources, and insurance billing; Experience with completing Dx's, treatment plans and clinical case notes; Strong interpersonal and communication skills, effective written and verbal communication skills; Ability to demonstrate and model stable, appropriate boundaries with clients; Comfort and familiarity working with a diverse client base; Proficient in the use of Office 365 and Electronic Health Record systems (Valant experience a plus!); Cultural competence and sensitivity to diverse client populations; Organizational and time management skills for managing caseloads and timely documentation

Nice to have

Valant experience

Benefits

401(k); 401(k) matching; Competitive salary; Dental insurance; Flexible schedule; Health insurance; Opportunity for advancement; Paid time off; Parental leave; Training & development; Vision insurance; Included supervision hours; 401k with 5% company match; Paid time off including (8) paid holidays, volunteer days and your birthday off; Professional development including CEU time off and reimbursement