Mental Health Therapist
About The Position
Ellie Mental Health is hiring a full-time Mental Health Therapist for its locally operated private practice serving locations in Lee's Summit, Independence, State Line Road on the Missouri side, and North Oak. The role requires a caseload of 25 client hours per week. The organization handles client inquiries, scheduling, therapist matching, insurance contracting, and billing, while offering therapists autonomy and the earning potential of private practice without requiring them to manage a business independently. Flexible work-from-home options are available. The therapist evaluates mental health diagnoses, develops and implements treatment plans, maintains clinical documentation, and provides care to clients. The role also involves collaborating with a supportive team, delivering excellent customer service, and using creative interventions to help clients achieve their goals. Ellie Mental Health describes itself as a multi-clinic organization focused on destigmatizing mental health through an honest, warm, and humorous approach. The position includes a rent-free office, credentialing and technology support, paid consultation and continuing education time, and compensation with uncapped earning potential.
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.
- Maintain a 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 according to company guidelines.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays, including the employee's birthday
- Flexible scheduling within the caseload
- Competitive compensation with uncapped earning potential
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
