Specialized Child & Adolescent Therapist

Ellie Mental Health - 065•Coeur d'Alene, ID

About The Position

As a Specialized Child & Adolescent Therapist at Ellie Mental Health, you’ll share our vision for improving access to quality mental health care while working in a culture grounded in authenticity, humor, compassion, creativity, acceptance, and determination. Ellie was founded on the principle of destigmatizing mental health and breaking down barriers that often prevent people from receiving care. Who is Ellie North Idaho? Ellie Mental Health of North Idaho is a group of like-minded providers committed to exceptional client care. We are part of a multi-clinic organization based in Minnesota, with independently owned locations all over the United States, that are structured to remove many daily obstacles that interfere with providing great therapy. The clinician experience is our priority. We support therapists with competitive compensation, benefits, training, free CEUs, therapist-controlled scheduling, and robust administrative support. Our centralized team handles referrals, scheduling, billing, insurance credentialing, technology, and client matching so clinicians can focus on therapy. Happy therapists provide better care—and that’s our goal. Who we are looking for: Therapists that LOVE working with clients under 18 The perfect candidate will want roughly 75% or more of their caseload to focus on working with individuals under 18 years old. They will share our passion for improving and expanding access to quality mental health care in our local community and will thrive in a culture that emphasizes autonomy, flexibility, creativity, authenticity, humor, compassion, acceptance and determination (our core values).

Requirements

Active clinical license in Idaho (LMFT, LCPC, LCSW preferred), associate license & registered counseling intern license accepted.
Prompt and effective communicator
Strong professional boundaries
Timely documentation skills
Proficiency with Office 365 and EHR systems (Valant experience a plus)
Comfort with electronic intakes, portals, and automated processes
Comfortable discussing billing and collecting client financial responsibility
Ability to pass a background check
Willingness to sign a non-compete and provide therapy services exclusively through Ellie during employment

Nice To Haves

Engaged team member who values collaboration despite part-time status
Passion for expanding access to mental health care locally
Alignment with Ellie’s core values: autonomy, flexibility, creativity, authenticity, humor, compassion, acceptance, and determination

Responsibilities

Full-time clinicians schedule 30 sessions per week and execute at least 25 (part-time considered case-by-case)
Complete diagnostic assessments, diagnoses, treatment planning, and ongoing clinical documentation (annual updates, treatment reviews, progress notes)
Serve as primary point of contact for clients
Collaborate with team members to improve access to care in our community
Use creative interventions to support client goals
Coordinate care with families, schools, medical providers, and other professionals as needed
Attend staff meetings, trainings, and team activities

Benefits

401(k) matching
Bonus based on performance
Company parties
Competitive salary
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Free food & snacks
Health insurance
Opportunity for advancement
Paid time off
Parental leave
Training & development
Vision insurance
Wellness resources
Hybrid pay model combining salary stability and commission earning potential. Tiered based on years of experience and licensure.
PTO, flexible scheduling, and paid administrative time
Professional development, supervision, and free CEUs
Paid annual license renewal
Wellness reimbursement (up to $25/month)
401(k) and health, dental, and vision insurance
Beautiful office spaces, provided technology, and Ellie swag