Mental Health Therapist
About The Position
Ellie Mental Health is a locally owned and operated private practice with locations in Lee's Summit, Independence, State Line Rd (Missouri side), and North Oak. Its model is designed to make the transition from agency work to private practice easier by providing client inquiries, scheduling, therapist matching, insurance contracting, billing, credentialing, office space, and technology. The organization emphasizes supporting therapists as a way to improve client care and outcomes. This is a full-time position with a required caseload of 25 client hours per week. The therapist evaluates mental health diagnoses, develops and implements treatment plans, and maintains clinical documentation. The role offers flexible scheduling within the caseload and a rent-free office, with flexible work-from-home options available. Ellie Mental Health describes itself as a multi-clinic mental health organization focused on destigmatizing mental health through an honest, warm, and humorous approach.
Requirements
- Master's degree in a behavioral science or 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, create and implement treatment plans, and maintain ongoing documentation, including diagnosis updates, treatment plan reviews, and case notes, according to company policy.
- Maintain a full-time caseload of 25 client hours per week.
- Provide excellent customer service to clients and collaborate with a supportive, dynamic team.
- Use creative interventions to help clients meet and exceed their goals.
- Submit individual session documentation according to company guidelines.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Competitive salary
- Uncapped earning potential
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off, including your birthday
- Flexible scheduling within the caseload
- Paid case consultations
- Paid continuing education time
- Paid time for completing documentation
- In-house educational library with approved CEU credits
- Rent-free office space
- Credentialing, office space, and technology included
- Opportunity for advancement
- Training and development
- Flexible work-from-home options available
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
