Outpatient Mental Health Play Therapist

Ellie Mental Health - 121•Carrollton, TX

8d•$50,000 - $85,000

About The Position

Ellie Mental Health is seeking an Outpatient Mental Health Play Therapist who shares its vision of improving and expanding access to quality mental health care. The role involves evaluating and treating children and adults, using creative interventions, and coordinating care with clients’ support networks and other professionals. Clinicians work in a values-driven clinic environment focused on authenticity, humor, compassion, creativity, acceptance, and determination. Full-time clinicians must maintain a caseload of at least 25 client visits per week. The clinic offers a unique pay model with industry-leading compensation, comfortable furnished offices, and additional benefits and perks. Employment matters at franchisee-operated locations are handled by the independent franchisee, which is the employer for those positions.

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.
Clinical licensure such as LMFT, LPCC, LICSW, or LP.
Experience providing play therapy.
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 Office 365 and Electronic Health Record systems.

Nice To Haves

Valant experience.
Fully licensed clinicians ideally are credentialed with insurance panels.

Responsibilities

Evaluate mental health diagnoses for children and adults; create and implement treatment plans; and complete ongoing documentation, including further diagnoses, treatment plan reviews, and case notes, according to company policy.
Provide excellent customer service and collaborate with the team to further the mission of filling gaps in the community.
Use creative interventions to help clients achieve and exceed their goals.
Prepare and submit documentation for each session according to company guidelines and protocol.
For full-time status, maintain a caseload of at least 25 client visits per week.
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.
Complete other meaningful duties associated with the role.