Outpatient Mental Health Therapist

Ellie Mental Health is a highly successful multi-clinic mental health organization. Ellie clinics are structured to remove many of the daily obstacles that get in the way of providing world-class mental health services. Ellie makes the clinician’s experience a priority by offering: excellent compensation, benefits, training, and flexible scheduling. Who we are looking for: Therapists! The perfect candidate will share our passion for improving and expanding access to quality mental health care and will thrive in a culture that emphasizes: autonomy, flexibility, creativity, authenticity, humor, compassion, acceptance and determination. Opportunities for individual, family, and group therapy services as well as Telehealth.

Responsibilities

Evaluate mental health diagnosis, create and implement a treatment plan, complete ongoing documentation including further diagnosis, treatment plan reviews, and case notes according to company policy; Maintain a caseload of a minimum of 27 client visits per week for full-time status clinicians; Provide excellent customer service for clients and collaborate with a dynamic team to further the mission of filling gaps in the community; Utilize creativity in interventions to help clients achieve and exceed goals; Prepare and submit individual documentation for each session per company guidelines and protocol; Coordinate services with case managers, families, work personnel, medical personnel, other Ellie staff, and school staff as needed; Attend and participate in all clinical staff meetings and trainings

Requirements

Master’s degree or higher in one of the behavioral sciences or related fields from an accredited college or university; Clinical licensure (PLPC, LMSW, LMFT, LPC, LCSW, HSPP, etc.) with a valid state of Missouri License; Provisionally licensed candidates will be considered; Experience with completing DAs, treatment plans and clinical case notes; Experience with children, adolescents and teens; Effective written and verbal communication skills; Ability to demonstrate and model stable, appropriate boundaries with clients; Ability to complete and submit documentation of services and other documents in a timely manner; Comfort and familiarity working with a diverse client base; Proficiency in the use of typical office technology and Electronic Health Record systems; Ability to pass a background check

Nice to have

Preferred experience with couples and families; General knowledge of therapy services, community resources, insurance billing; Previous experience with mental health documentation; Valant experience

Benefits

401(k); 401(k) matching; Competitive salary; Dental insurance; Flexible schedule; Company parties; Opportunity for advancement; Paid time off; Vision insurance; PTO accrual; Paid holidays; Medical/dental/vision options; Professional development; Flexible scheduling; Hourly pay structure plus commission on claims; Paid continuing education time; Pay for administrative time that covers consultation and documentation; Flexible work from home options available