Child & Adolescent Therapist

Ellie Mental Health - 182; Newton (MA); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental, & vision insurance

Flexible scheduling

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401(k) Match

Free CEU credits and time

Robust administrative support

Job summary

A mental health practice in Newton, MA, is seeking compassionate therapists focused on children and adolescents for a flexible role. With a supportive culture, therapists have the autonomy to use creative approaches while meeting client needs. The position requires a Master’s degree and valid Massachusetts clinical license, offering competitive pay ranging from $63,000 to $123,000, along with benefits like medical insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Experience providing therapy to children, teens, and families.
• Comfort using creative, expressive, or play‑based approaches.
• Authorization to work in the US.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapy to children and adolescents using developmentally appropriate interventions.
• Work collaboratively with caregivers and schools.
• Complete diagnostic assessments and treatment plans.
• Maintain a minimum of 25 weekly client sessions.

Skills

Therapy to children and adolescents

Creative, expressive, or play-based approaches

Strong diagnostic and documentation skills

Tech-savvy with EHRs

Education

Master’s degree in behavioral health field

Active Massachusetts clinical license (LICSW, LMHC, LMFT)

Tools

Valant

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 in Newton 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 time
• Pay 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, etc.) 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. Our Newton office is locally owned and driven by the belief that therapists deserve a workplace where they feel heard, supported, valued, and empowered.

Come As You Are 💜

Don’t meet every single qualification? If you’re passionate about this work, we want to hear from you—we encourage you to apply even if your experience isn’t a perfect match. Authenticity, inclusion, and breaking the mold are kind of our thing.

This location is at:
109 Oak Street, Suite 201
Newton, MA 02464

Flexible work from home options available.