Mental Health Therapist
About The Position
Ellie Mental Health is hiring a full-time Mental Health Therapist for its locally owned private-practice clinics in Lee's Summit, Independence, State Line Road (Missouri side), and North Oak. The role is designed to offer the autonomy and earning potential of private practice while the organization supports client inquiries, scheduling, therapist matching, insurance contracting, billing, credentialing, office space, and technology. The position requires a caseload of 25 client hours per week. Flexible scheduling is available within that caseload, and flexible work-from-home options are available. The therapist evaluates mental health diagnoses, develops and implements treatment plans, maintains clinical documentation, and provides client-centered care in collaboration with a supportive team. Compensation is listed as $55,000 to $85,000 per year, with uncapped earning potential. Ellie describes its culture as inclusive and supportive, grounded in humor, creativity, authenticity, acceptance, determination, and compassion, and offers employees growth paths for career advancement.
Requirements
- Master's degree in behavioral science or a related field from an accredited college or university, with active progress toward licensure.
- Clinical license in Missouri as an LMFT, LPC, or LCSW.
- Experience completing diagnostic tools, treatment plans, and clinical case notes.
- Ability to submit documentation in a timely manner.
- Ability to model stable, appropriate boundaries with clients.
- Comfort working with a diverse client base.
- Proficiency with standard office technology and Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with therapy services, community resources, insurance billing, and mental health documentation.
- Training or certification in CBT, DBT, EMDR, Play Therapy, or Sand Tray Therapy.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate mental health diagnoses and create and implement treatment plans.
- Maintain ongoing documentation, including diagnosis updates, treatment plan reviews, and case notes, in accordance with company policy and guidelines.
- Maintain a full-time caseload of 25 client hours per week.
- Provide excellent customer service to clients and collaborate with the team.
- Use creative interventions to help clients meet and exceed their goals.
- Submit individual session documentation in a timely manner and in accordance with company guidelines.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Paid holidays
- Birthday paid time off
- Paid case consultations
- Paid continuing education time
- Paid time for completing documentation
- In-house educational library with approved CEU credits
- Flexible scheduling
- Credentialing, office space, and technology included at no charge
- Opportunity for advancement
- Competitive compensation with uncapped earning potential
- No finder fees; the same pay structure applies to all clients, including clients sourced by the organization
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
