Bilingual Spanish Outpatient Child & Adolescent Therapist

Ellie Mental Health•Itasca, IL

24d•Onsite

About The Position

Ellie Mental Health is seeking a therapist for its Itasca clinic, part of a clinic group serving Downers Grove, Oak Brook, and Itasca. Spanish-speaking and bilingual therapists are encouraged to apply. The role focuses on outpatient mental health care and offers flexibility in scheduling, a warm office environment, and administrative support for scheduling, billing, and collections. Therapists are expected to align with the organization’s values of creativity, humor, acceptance, determination, compassion, and authenticity. For full-time status, clinicians should maintain at least 27 client visits per week, with a monthly target of 110 sessions. The role includes evaluating clients, developing and implementing treatment plans, providing therapy, coordinating care, and completing clinical documentation. The position offers full-time W-2 compensation and describes a supportive team environment with consultation, supervision, training, and career growth opportunities.

Requirements

Master’s degree in a behavioral science or related field from an accredited college or university, with progress toward licensure in the designated field.
Clinical license (LMFT, LCPC, or LCSW), or pursuit of clinical licensure as an LPC or LSW.
Experience completing diagnostic assessments (DAs), treatment plans, and clinical case notes.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to demonstrate and model stable, appropriate boundaries with clients.
Ability to complete and submit service documentation and other documents in a timely manner.
Comfort and familiarity working with a diverse client base.
Proficiency with typical office technology, including computers and email, and electronic health record systems.
Ability to pass a background check.

Nice To Haves

Spanish-speaking or bilingual Spanish/English therapist.
Fully licensed mental health professional (LCSW, LMFT, or LCPC) with a valid Illinois license; supervision is available for LSW, LPC, and other professionals.
Experience with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families.
General knowledge of therapy services, community resources, and insurance billing, and prior experience with mental health documentation.
Fully licensed clinicians ideally credentialed with insurance panels.
Valant electronic health record experience.

Responsibilities

Evaluate mental health diagnoses and create and implement treatment plans.
Complete ongoing documentation, including further diagnoses, treatment plan reviews, and case notes, according to company policy.
Maintain a minimum caseload of 27 client visits per week for full-time status, with a monthly target of 110 sessions.
Use creativity in interventions to help clients achieve and exceed their goals.
Prepare and submit documentation for each session according to 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 clinical staff meetings and trainings.