T (Hiring for 2026)

Ellie Mental Health - 040•Houston, TX

22d•$41,500 - $85,000

About The Position

Ellie Mental Health is excited to welcome a new Therapist to our Kingwood, TX Clinic! The perfect Ellie 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 upon request. Trauma experience is preferred.

Requirements

Fluent in Spanish
Education: Earned master’s degree from an accredited graduate program in the field of psychology, counseling, or social work
Licensing: Individually licensed in Texas with the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council (TBHEC) with an active license in good standing, as:
Full Licensure. A fully licensed mental health professional with any of the following licensing designations: LPC, LPC-S, LCSW, or
Provisional Licensure. A pre-licensed mental health professional who is working towards full licensure with any of the following licensing designations: LPC-Associate, LMFT-Associate, LMSW
All pre-licensed clinicians must also have a board-approved licensing supervisor for their specific licensing designation that has been under signed contract and approved, current with all state, board, and licensing requirements, and in good standing with.
Experience: Strong candidates will have at least ONE (1) year of professional experience working as a paid licensed/pre-licensed therapist in the counseling field.
Community: Strong ties to community resources and referral partners in Kingwood, TX and surrounding areas.
Caseload: An established caseload is encouraged, but not required.
Professional counseling experience with children, adolescents, teens, and adults.
Committed to always doing what is ethically, legally, and morally right.
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Ability to complete and submit documentation of services and other clinical or employment documents in a timely manner.
Ability to demonstrate and model stable, appropriate boundaries with patients.
Adept at learning and navigating Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems.
Proficient with Microsoft 365 applications.
Proficient in the use of typical office technology such as desktop computers or laptops, sound machines, accessing e-mail and credentialing websites profiles, and recording patient charting documentation within Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems.
Ability to pass a background check.

Nice To Haves

Professional counseling experience with couples, families, and groups.
Strong working knowledge of state requirements regulating mental health practice.
Proficient general knowledge of types of therapy services, insurance billing, and previous experience with mental health documentation.
Strong leadership, problem-solving, and executive skill sets.
Licensed Clinicians will (ideally) be credentialed with most insurance panels.
Comfort and familiarity working with a diverse patient population.
Ability to function well in a high-paced and changing environment.

Responsibilities

For Full-Time status clinicians must maintain a caseload of a minimum of 25 client hours per week.
For Part-Time status clinicians must maintain a caseload of a minimum of 15 client hours per week.
Collaboration with clinic leadership team to implement strategies for clinical efficiency to improve patient care and quality of services.
Collaboration with clinic leadership team to implement all required policies and procedures.
Provide timely response to concerns raised by clients, clinicians, or external stakeholders.
Monitor and manage individual in-office schedules and office supplies.
Attend and participate in all clinical staff meetings, trainings, and related clinic events.
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.
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.
Engage in outside marketing and outreach for ongoing referral business and growing the Ellie Kingwood brand.
Active participation and collaboration with Ellie Kingwood Marketing Team to promote clinic’s online visibility.
Provide excellent customer service for clients and collaborate with a dynamic team to further the mission of filling gaps in our community.
Active participation in clinic’s community outreach and engagement efforts, in collaboration with franchise owners and clinic director and consistent with guidance from Ellie Outreach Team.

Benefits

Beautiful, fully furnished offices!
Flexible scheduling during weekdays and weekends.
An environment that fosters a healthy work-life balance.
A clinic culture that promotes personal and professional guidance, growth, and support
Competitive compensation.
Hourly pay structure PLUS commission on insurance claims
Monthly performance bonuses
Paid holidays
Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual
Paid Professional Liability Insurance
Shared Services including scheduling, billing, insurance verifications, IT support, and many more!