Outpatient Child & Adolescent Therapist

Ellie Mental Health•Itasca, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Ellie Mental Health is seeking an outpatient therapist to serve children and adolescents at its multi-location clinic in the Chicago Western Suburbs (Itasca, Downers Grove, and Oak Brook). The role involves evaluating clients, developing and implementing treatment plans, providing creative interventions, and maintaining clinical documentation. Therapists coordinate care with families, case managers, school staff, medical personnel, and others as needed, and participate in clinical meetings and trainings. The clinic offers an established support team, including client care staff who handle scheduling and a team that manages billing and collections. The position emphasizes work-life balance, flexibility in scheduling, a welcoming office environment, and the organization’s values of creativity, humor, acceptance, determination, compassion, and authenticity. Full-time clinicians should maintain at least 27 client visits per week, with a monthly target of 110 sessions.

Requirements

Master’s degree in a behavioral science or related field from an accredited college or university, with the candidate on track to obtain licensure in their designated field.
Have or be pursuing clinical licensure, such as LMFT, LCPC, or LCSW.
Experience completing diagnostic assessments (DAs), treatment plans, and clinical case notes.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to demonstrate and model stable, appropriate boundaries with clients.
Ability to complete and submit service documentation and other documents in a timely manner.
Comfort and familiarity working with a diverse client base.
Proficiency with typical office technology, including computers and email, and electronic health record systems.

Nice To Haves

Fully licensed mental health professional (LCSW, LMFT, or LCPC) with a valid Illinois license; supervision is available for LSW, LPC, and other professionals.
Experience working with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families.
General knowledge of therapy services, community resources, insurance billing, and mental health documentation.
Credentialing with insurance panels for fully licensed clinicians.
Valant electronic health record experience.

Responsibilities

Evaluate mental health diagnoses and create and implement treatment plans.
Complete ongoing documentation, including additional diagnoses, treatment plan reviews, and case notes, according to company policy.
Maintain a minimum caseload of 27 client visits per week for full-time status, with a monthly target of 110 sessions.
Use creative interventions to help clients achieve and exceed their goals.
Prepare and submit individual documentation for each session in accordance with company guidelines and protocols.
Coordinate services with case managers, families, work personnel, medical personnel, other Ellie staff, and school staff as needed.
Attend and participate in clinical staff meetings and trainings.