Outpatient Mental Health Play Therapist

Ellie Mental Health•Carrollton, TX

About The Position

Ellie Mental Health is seeking an Outpatient Mental Health Play Therapist to provide mental health care to children and adults. The role includes evaluating clients, developing and implementing treatment plans, providing play therapy, and completing ongoing clinical documentation. The therapist works collaboratively with clients, families, colleagues, and other providers to support care and help address gaps in the community. The clinic describes its culture as grounded in authenticity, humor, compassion, creativity, acceptance, and determination. It offers furnished offices, an industry-leading compensation model, and additional benefits and perks. Clinicians must maintain a caseload of at least 25 client visits per week to qualify for full-time status. Ellie locations may be independently owned and operated franchises; for those clinics, the franchisee is the employer and is responsible for employment matters.

Requirements

Master’s degree in behavioral sciences or a related field from an accredited college or university, with progress toward 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

Experience with Valant.
Ideally credentialed with insurance panels if fully licensed.

Responsibilities

Evaluate mental health diagnoses for children and adults, and create and implement treatment plans.
Complete ongoing documentation, including further diagnoses, treatment plan reviews, case notes, and individual session records, according to company guidelines and protocols.
Provide excellent customer service and collaborate with the team to support the clinic’s mission.
Use creative interventions to help clients achieve and exceed their goals.
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.
Maintain a minimum caseload of 25 client visits per week for full-time status.