Outpatient Child & Adolescent Therapist
About The Position
Ellie Mental Health is seeking therapists for its multi-location clinics in the Chicago Western Suburbs (Itasca, Downers Grove, and Oak Brook). The practice aims to destigmatize mental health and reduce barriers to care. Therapists are expected to align with the values of Creativity, Humor, Acceptance, Determination, Compassion, and Authenticity. The clinic offers a warm and inviting office, flexibility in setting schedules, and administrative support for client scheduling, billing, and collections. The therapist evaluates clients, develops and implements treatment plans, provides creative interventions, and maintains timely clinical documentation. The role includes coordinating care with clients’ support networks and participating in clinical meetings and trainings. For full-time status, clinicians should be able to maintain a minimum caseload of 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, and be on track to obtain licensure in the designated field.
- Have or be pursuing clinical licensure (LMFT, LCPC, LCSW, etc.).
- 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, LCPC) with a valid Illinois state 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 prior mental health documentation experience.
- Fully licensed clinicians ideally will be credentialed with insurance panels.
- Valant experience.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate mental health diagnoses and create and implement treatment plans.
- Complete ongoing documentation, including further 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 creativity in 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.
Benefits
- Paid time off and holidays
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
- 401(k) plan
- CEU fee reimbursement
- Bi-annual licensure fee renewal reimbursement
- Consultation, support, supervision, and flexibility in scheduling and hours
- Quarterly team-building activities
- Training and development
- Competitive salary
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Job Type
Full-time
