Mental Health Therapist
Ellie Mental Health - 124•Independence, MO
•$55,000 - $85,000•Hybrid
About The Position
Ellie Mental Health is a locally owned and operated private practice seeking a full-time Mental Health Therapist. This role is designed to make the transition from agency work to private practice seamless, as Ellie Mental Health handles client inquiries, scheduling, therapist matching, insurance contracting, and billing. The position requires a caseload of 25 client hours per week and is based across multiple locations: Lee's Summit, Independence, State Line Rd (Missouri side), and North Oak. The company emphasizes that a positive therapist experience leads to better client care and outcomes.
Requirements
- A master's degree in a behavioral science or related field from an accredited college or university, with active progress toward licensure
- A clinical license in Missouri (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 (diagnosis updates, treatment plan reviews, case notes) per company policy
- Maintain a full-time caseload of 25 client hours per week
- Provide excellent evidence based therapeutic healing to clients and collaborate with a supportive, dynamic team
- Bring creativity to your interventions to help clients meet and exceed their goals
- Submit individual session documentation per company guidelines
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Paid holidays
- Paid case consultations
- Paid continuing education time
- Paid time for documentation
- In-house educational library with approved CEU credits
- A beautiful, spacious office — rent-free
- Credentialing, office space, and technology all included
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
