Mental Health Therapist

Ellie Mental Health • Monument, CO

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

Ellie Mental Health is seeking a compassionate, collaborative therapist to provide individual therapy in person and through telehealth at its locally owned clinic in Monument, Colorado. The role emphasizes authentic connection, creativity, flexibility, and expanding access to quality mental health care. Therapists build toward a full-time schedule of 25–30 client sessions per week, with scheduling autonomy and a mix of daytime, evening, and Saturday availability based on client and therapist needs. The position includes paid supervision, case consultation, and documentation time, with minimal billing or insurance tasks. Compensation is hourly; the posting estimates annual full-time earnings of $58,000–$78,000.

The therapist works under the clinical supervision and guidance of the Clinic Director, evaluating clients, developing and implementing treatment plans, documenting services, and coordinating care with clients’ support networks and other providers. The role also involves participating in clinical meetings and trainings and contributing to a supportive, collaborative team focused on the community’s mental health needs.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in a behavioral science or related field from an accredited college or university.
• Valid Colorado mental health professional license or provisional license, such as LCSW, LSW, SWC, LPC, LPCC, or LMFT.
• General knowledge of therapy services and community resources.
• Comfort with fee collection and insurance benefits at the time of service.
• Willingness to improve mental health documentation skills and, if needed, learn to complete diagnostic assessments, treatment plans, and clinical case notes.
• Ability to demonstrate and model stable, appropriate boundaries with clients.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to complete and submit service documentation and other documents in a timely manner.
• Proficiency with typical office technology, including computers and email, and electronic health record systems.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with pre-teens, teens, and adults.
• Experience completing diagnostic assessments, treatment plans, and clinical case notes; willingness to learn is also accepted.
• Valant electronic health record experience.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate mental health diagnoses and create and implement treatment plans under the clinical supervision and guidance of the Clinic Director.
• Complete ongoing documentation, including diagnoses, treatment-plan reviews, and case notes, according to company policies and guidelines.
• Maintain a caseload that ramps up to 25–30 client sessions per week.
• Provide excellent customer service and collaborate with the team to further the mission of filling gaps in the community.
• Use creative 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, Ellie staff, and school staff as needed.
• Attend and participate in clinical staff meetings and trainings.

Benefits

• Competitive, customizable compensation plan; hourly pay with a full-time annual estimate of $58,000–$78,000.
• Wellness program.
• Professional development and Ellie CEUs.
• Scheduling autonomy based on the therapist’s scheduling needs and client preferences.
• Paid supervision, case consultation, and documentation time.
• Unlimited paid time off for holidays and vacation, plus accrued sick hours.
• Healthcare benefits with an employer contribution.
• Dental and vision insurance options.
• 401(k) option.
• Reimbursement for clinical license application and/or renewal.
• Supportive and transparent team environment.
• Credentialing completed by the Contracting & Credentialing Team, if needed.
• Clear growth paths for advancing careers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time