Independently Licensed Outpatient Mental Health Therapist

Ellie Mental Health - 177•Falmouth, ME

14d

About The Position

Compassionate, Innovative and Revolutionary. Do these empowering words describe you? If so, this is your opportunity to be part of a new, locally owned Ellie Mental Health clinic. We are operating in the Greater Portland area to complement and supplement the ever-present demand for the highest quality of outpatient mental health services! Our objective: Enhance the quality of life for our clinicians as well as our clients! Ellie Mental Health was founded in 2015 by Erin Pash, LMFT and Kyle Keller, LICSW when they opened the first Ellie clinic in Minneapolis. Since then, the Ellie Fam has continued to grow with multiple clinics in Minnesota and a growing number of locally owned and operated franchises across the country. Ellie"s mantra is to de-stigmatize mental health. The mental health industry is full of barriers, and we’ve made it our goal to fill the gap and find innovative ways to break down these barriers for the communities we serve. At Ellie, our objective is to provide our team with their ideal life/work balance enabling them to deliver the best to those who need it the most. As an Outpatient Therapist at Ellie Mental Health, 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. You will own your client portfolio and optimally manage your hours with support from your supervisor.

Requirements

Have a master’s degree in one of the behavioral health sciences from an accredited college or university, and on track to obtain clinical licensure to practice in their designated field.
Have a Maine-issued clinical license to practice as an LCPC, LCSW, LMFT, LCPC-C, LMSW-CC, or LMFT-C..
Required experience with completing bio-psychosocial/diagnostic assessments, treatment plans and clinical progress notes.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to demonstrate and model stable appropriate boundaries with clients and engage in ethical practice.
Organized and reliable, including the ability to complete and submit documentation of services and other documents in a timely manner.
Ability to manage and own client portfolio with Supervisor/Clinic Director's oversight.
Comfort and familiarity working with a diverse client base demonstrating compassion and acceptance.
Proficient in the use of Office 365 and Electronic Health Record systems (Valant experience a plus!)
Ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a team environment that values humor and authenticity.
A passion for de-stigmatizing mental health and willingness to support efforts through community involvement.
Willingness to be completely transparent and genuine with a dab of levity and dollop of passion and enthusiasm!

Nice To Haves

Focus on work with children, adolescents, young adults, and families a plus!
Ability to work with Substance Abuse, Eating Disorders, or Personality Disorders.
Ability to work some evenings and/or weekends.
Registration or certification in one of the expressive arts therapies.
Training in EMDR or Brainspotting.
Specialized training in other innovative, creative, and/or holistic therapy approaches.
Flexible work from home options available.

Responsibilities

Intake paperwork for services including bio-psychosocial assessments, assessment for medical necessity, provide/clarify diagnosis, and create and implement initial treatment plans.
Complete ongoing documentation in a timely manner including annual assessments, re-assessment of diagnosis, treatment plan reviews, insurance reviews, collateral contacts, progress notes, and other documentation as appropriate according to company policy/protocol and client needs.
Provide excellent clinical services for clients through the use of creativity and innovative therapy tools to help clients achieve and exceed their goals.
Coordinate services/referrals and collaborate with families and professional supports including: work personnel, medical/med management personnel, case managers, other Ellie staff, and school staff as needed.
Collaborate with a dynamic and passionate team to further the mission of filling the gaps in our community.
Attend and participate in all clinical staff meetings, administrative meetings, individual supervision, and trainings.
Maintain an unrestricted active clinical license for practice. Maintain a caseload of a minimum of 25 client visits per week to be considered full time status and receive benefits. The schedule is flexible and based on your availability!
Other stuff we probably forgot to add but just as meaningful and important to your role ;)