Child & Adolescent Therapist

Ellie Mental Health-Metro Boston; Lexington (MA); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO

401(k) match

CEU credits paid

License renewal reimbursement

Office space provided

Supervision for licensure

Job summary

Ellie Mental Health-Metro Boston is seeking compassionate therapists who specialize in children and teens to join a flexible, hybrid team. The role emphasizes creativity, authenticity, and collaborative care in a supportive environment.

We offer a strong emphasis on therapist well-being with flexible scheduling, supervision, and benefits, aiming to reduce burnout and promote sustainable practice. Hybrid in-person and remote options are available.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in behavioral health field (Social Work, Counseling, MFT, etc.).
• Active Massachusetts clinical license (LICSW, LMHC, LMFT) or near licensure.
• Experience providing therapy to children and adolescents.
• Comfort with creative/play-based approaches.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapy to children and adolescents using developmentally appropriate and creative interventions.
• Collaborate with caregivers, schools, and other providers for wraparound support.
• Occasionally work with adults across the lifespan.
• Complete diagnostic assessments, treatment plans, and timely case documentation.
• Maintain a minimum of 25 weekly sessions for full-time status.
• Attend weekly team meetings and trainings.

Skills

Play-based therapies

Collaborative care

Documentation skills

Tech-savvy (Valant)

Education

MA in behavioral health

Tools

Valant EHR

Job description

Have you been burnt out by excessive productivity requirements? Have you worked in a toxic environment where your voice wasn’t heard? If so, WE WANT YOU!!

Ellie Mental Health is seeking creative, compassionate, and child/adolescent-focused therapists who are seeking a different employment experience to ignite their creativity while minimizing the barriers that come with traditional therapy practices. We are especially looking for clinicians with experience working with children and teens and availability during afternoons, evenings, and/or at least one weekend day to meet the growing needs of families in our community. That said, your schedule isn’t limited to those hours—daytime sessions are an option and welcome too; we just have the biggest need later in the day.

This role offers flexibility, autonomy, and hybrid work options, while still providing the structure and support of an in-person team. You’ll help children, teens, and their families thrive through developmentally appropriate, evidence-based, and creative interventions—and you’ll do it within a workplace that truly values authenticity, humor, compassion, creativity, acceptance, and determination.

At Ellie, we prioritize our therapists just as much as our clients. We believe that happy therapists make the best therapists, and our benefits, culture, and support reflect that.

Salary Range: $63,000 - $123,000

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation with uncapped earning potential
• Medical, dental, & vision insurance
• 25 clinical hours per week for full time status
• Flexible scheduling with strong preference for availability weekdays from 3 pm on and/or at least one weekend day
• Team-centered, supportive, and creative culture
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) Match
• Free CEU credits + paid CEU timePay for administrative time
• License renewal reimbursement
• Credentialing, office space, and technology provided
• Free supervision provided for licensure if needed
• Robust administrative support, referral assistance, and client/therapist matching
• Not 100% remote—hybrid flexibility with meaningful in-person connection

Responsibilities include:

• Provide therapy to children and adolescents, using developmentally appropriate and creative, play and/or expressive based interventions
• Work collaboratively with caregivers, schools, and other providers for wraparound support
• While caseload is primarily youth-focused, there is also opportunity to work with adults across the lifespan
• Complete diagnostic assessments, treatment plans, and timely case documentation
• Maintain a minimum of 25 weekly client sessions for full-time status
• Attend weekly team meetings/group supervision, trainings, and contribute to Ellie’s collaborative, inclusive environment

Required Qualifications and Skills:

• Master’s degree in behavioral health field (Social Work, Counseling, MFT, etc.)
• Candidates will have active Massachusetts clinical license (LICSW, LMHC, LMFT) or be working towards licensure
• Experience providing therapy to children, teens, and families
• Comfort using creative, expressive, or play-based approaches
• Strong diagnostic and documentation skills
• Tech-savvy and comfortable with EHRs (Valant experience a plus)
• Successful background check
• Authorization to work in the US

About Ellie Mental Health

Founded by clinicians, Ellie’s mission is to destigmatize and humanize mental health care. We believe therapy should be accessible, authentic, and—even in the hard moments—enjoyable. We are locally owned and driven by the belief that therapists deserve a workplace where they feel heard, supported, valued, and empowered.

Come As You Are

Flexible work from home options available.