Outpatient Mental Health Therapist

Ellie Mental Health•McLean, VA

About The Position

Ellie Mental Health is hiring therapists for its Virginia clinics. The locally owned, rapidly growing practice provides access to mental health care and emphasizes clinician support, autonomy, flexibility, creativity, authenticity, humor, compassion, and collaboration. Therapists may work with individuals, children, adolescents, couples, or families. The therapist provides individualized, evidence-based care to a diverse client population; completes assessments, treatment plans, and clinical documentation; and maintains a full-time caseload of 25 completed client sessions per week. The role includes collaboration with families, schools, medical providers, and community resources as appropriate, along with participation in clinical meetings, training, and professional development. The position operates under the general direction of the Clinical Director. Compensation is $68,000–$85,000 per year. The posting describes straightforward compensation as hourly pay plus commission on claims, and notes that eligible employees receive an excellent benefits package. Telehealth services require access to a private, professional, HIPAA-compliant workspace.

Requirements

Master's degree in counseling, social work, psychology, marriage and family therapy, or a related behavioral health field from an accredited institution.
Current Virginia clinical licensure or appropriate Resident in Counseling status.
Experience completing assessments, treatment plans, and clinical documentation.
Strong clinical judgment, professional boundaries, and ethical decision-making.
Ability to work independently while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.
Comfort utilizing Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems.
Commitment to timely documentation and quality client care.
For telehealth services, access to a private, professional, HIPAA-compliant workspace.

Nice To Haves

Experience with EMDR and trauma-focused treatment.
Bilingual skills.
Experience with play therapy and child-centered interventions.
Experience with specialized or advanced clinical treatment modalities.
A desire to continue developing clinical skills.

Responsibilities

Provide individualized, evidence-based therapy to a diverse client population.
Complete comprehensive assessments, develop treatment plans, and maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation.
Maintain a full-time caseload of 25 completed client sessions per week.
Use creativity and clinical expertise to help clients achieve meaningful progress.
Collaborate with families, schools, medical providers, and community resources when appropriate.
Participate in clinical meetings, training, and professional development.
Contribute to a positive, supportive, and collaborative team environment.