Outpatient Child & Adolescent Therapist
About The Position
Ellie Mental Health is seeking a therapist for its multi-location clinic serving Chicago’s Western Suburbs, including Downers Grove, Oak Brook, and Itasca. The role is intended for a clinician aligned with the organization’s values of Creativity, Humor, Acceptance, Determination, Compassion, and Authenticity, and its goal of destigmatizing mental health. The practice offers a flexible schedule, a welcoming office, and dedicated client care and billing teams that handle scheduling, client matching, billing, and collections so clinicians can focus on care. The therapist evaluates clients, develops and implements treatment plans, provides therapy using creative interventions, and completes required clinical documentation. Full-time clinicians should be able to maintain at least 27 client visits per week, with a monthly target of 110 sessions. The role involves coordination with families, case managers, medical and workplace personnel, school staff, and other Ellie staff, as well as participation in clinical meetings and trainings. This is a full-time W-2 position with paid time off and holidays, medical, dental, and vision benefits, disability insurance, a 401(k) plan, CEU and licensure-renewal fee reimbursement, and consultation, support, supervision, and scheduling flexibility.
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, 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.
- Ability to pass a background check.
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 prior experience with mental health documentation.
- Fully licensed clinicians ideally will be credentialed with insurance panels.
- Valant electronic health record experience is a plus.
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.
- For full-time status, maintain a minimum caseload of 27 client visits per week, with a monthly target of 110 sessions.
- Use creative interventions to help clients achieve and exceed 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, including Blue Cross Blue Shield and SunLife plans.
- 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.
- Team-building activities.
- Training and development.
- Competitive salary.
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Job Type
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