Outpatient Mental Health Therapist

Ellie Mental Health•Alexandria, VA

15d•Hybrid

About The Position

Ellie Mental Health is hiring an Outpatient Mental Health Therapist for its Old Town Alexandria, Virginia location! Come be a part of a growing team that is working to break down barriers to mental health care in our community. Clinic Description As an Outpatient Therapist at Ellie Mental Health, you'll share our vision for improving and expanding access to quality mental health care and thrive in an environment driven by our core values of authenticity, humor, compassion, creativity, acceptance, and determination. Ellie Mental Health was founded in 2015 by Erin Pash, LMFT and Kyle Keller, LICSW when they opened the first Ellie clinic in Minneapolis. Since then, the Ellie Fam has continued to grow with multiple clinics in Minnesota and a growing number of locally owned and operated franchises across the country. Ellie was proudly founded on the principle of destigmatizing mental health. The mental health industry is full of barriers, and we’ve made it our goal to fill the gap and find innovative ways to break down these barriers for the communities we serve. Do you seek any of the following? To make a difference in the lives of diverse populations and fill the gap in Alexandria, VA To feel heard and have fun at your job To grow and have your creativity encouraged A place where you can contribute to the vision and culture of a brand-new clinic full of autonomy, flexibility, compassion, acceptance, determination, and authenticity To have referrals matched to your specialty profile and scheduled for you A flexible schedule that meets your needs A caseload that helps ensure work/life balance Reduced administrative obligations such as credentialing, marketing, and insurance billing Access to educational material suited for continuing education credits To be a part of a community, a family, a place where fun is expected and laughter is your language

Requirements

Candidates are required to have a master’s degree in one of the behavioral sciences, counseling, or related fields from an accredited college or university and on track to obtain licensure in their designated field
Candidates should have clinical licensure (LPC, LICSW, LMFT) in the state of Virginia Or Resident in Counseling Credentials
Candidates must have their Resident in Counseling credentials (LPC, LICSW, LMFT) if they are not already licensed.
Required experienced in completing psychosocial assessments, 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 documentation of services and other documents in a timely manner
Comfort and familiarity working with a diverse client base
Proficient in the use of Office 365 and Electronic Health Record systems (Valant experience a plus!)

Nice To Haves

LPC, LICSW, LMFT
EMDR, Substance use experience
Fully Licensed Clinicians will ideally be credentialed with insurance panels.

Responsibilities

Evaluate mental health diagnosis, create, and implement a treatment plan, complete ongoing documentation including further diagnosis, treatment plan reviews, and case notes according to company policy
Provide excellent customer service for clients and collaborate with a dynamic team to further the mission of filling gaps in our community
Utilize creativity in interventions to help clients achieve and exceed goals
Prepare and submit individual documentation for each session per company guidelines and protocol
For Full-Time status clinicians must maintain a caseload of a minimum of 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 all clinical staff meetings and trainings
Other stuff we probably forgot to add but just as meaningful and important to your role ;)