Outpatient Mental Health Therapist in Dothan Alabama
About The Position
Ellie Mental Health is a growing network of outpatient mental health clinics dedicated to expanding access to high-quality, compassionate care. Founded on the mission of reducing stigma and removing barriers to mental health treatment, Ellie has built a culture centered on authenticity, humor, creativity, compassion, acceptance, and determination. We believe clinicians do their best work when supported by a collaborative team, a positive workplace culture, and the freedom to bring their unique strengths and clinical style to client care. The Outpatient Therapist provides individual, family, and/or group therapy services to clients across a variety of presenting concerns. This role is responsible for conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, maintaining clinical documentation, and delivering evidence-based interventions that support client growth and wellness.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field from an accredited institution
- Active state licensure or license eligibility as an LPC-MHSP, LMFT, LCSW, or equivalent behavioral health credential
- Experience completing assessments, treatment plans, and clinical documentation
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to establish and maintain appropriate professional boundaries
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Experience working with diverse populations and presenting concerns
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 and Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Valant EHR is preferred
- Fully licensed clinicians are preferred
- Should ideally be credentialed with major insurance panels
- Commitment to providing compassionate, client-centered care
- Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment
- Creativity, flexibility, and a solution-focused approach to treatment
- Passion for increasing access to mental health services within the community
Responsibilities
- Conduct diagnostic assessments and establish appropriate diagnoses
- Develop, implement, and review individualized treatment plans
- Provide high-quality outpatient therapy services
- Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation, including progress notes and treatment plan updates
- Utilize creative, evidence-based interventions to help clients achieve treatment goals
- Collaborate with families, schools, medical providers, case managers, and other members of the treatment team as appropriate
- Deliver exceptional client service and foster a welcoming therapeutic environment
- Participate in clinical supervision, staff meetings, trainings, and team collaboration activities
- Maintain a minimum caseload of 27 client sessions per week for full-time status
- Perform other duties related to client care and clinical operations as assigned
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Profit sharing
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
