Child and Adolescent Therapist LPC or LCSW Outpatient
Ellie Mental Health - 235•Waukesha, WI
•$65,000 - $75,000•Hybrid
About The Position
Ellie Mental Health Waukesha is seeking a fully licensed LPC or LCSW who is passionate about providing therapy to children and adolescents (ages 5+) in a supportive outpatient setting. The role emphasizes clinical autonomy, allowing therapists to use their preferred evidence-based modalities such as play therapy, CBT, DBT-informed care, family systems, and art-based interventions. The position is designed for therapists who want to focus on client care rather than administrative tasks or referral management.
Requirements
- Fully licensed LPC or LCSW (or Wisconsin equivalent)
- Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, or another behavioral health field from an accredited program
- Experience providing therapy to children and adolescents (ages 5+)
- Enjoys working with families
- Organized, completes documentation in a timely manner, and maintains strong clinical boundaries
- Values collaboration, authenticity, and being part of a supportive team
Nice To Haves
- Experience with play therapy, trauma-informed care, ADHD, anxiety, behavioral concerns, neurodivergent clients, or family therapy
Responsibilities
- Provide outpatient psychotherapy to children, adolescents, and their families
- Conduct comprehensive diagnostic assessments and develop individualized treatment plans
- Utilize developmentally appropriate, evidence-based interventions
- Collaborate with parents, caregivers, schools, pediatricians, and other providers as clinically appropriate
- Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation, including assessments, treatment plans, and progress notes
Benefits
- Competitive compensation with uncapped earning potential
- Typical full-time earnings (25 sessions per week): $65,000–$75,000+
- Strong referral stream
- Flexible scheduling
- Manageable caseload expectations (minimum of 25 client sessions per week for full-time clinicians)
- Minimal administrative burden (billing, scheduling, insurance, and referrals handled by the team)
- Clinical autonomy
- Supportive, collaborative team culture with regular consultation and peer support
- Comfortable, fully furnished therapy offices
- Opportunities for professional growth, supervision, and leadership
- Flexible work from home options available
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
