Child & Adolescent Therapist

Ellie Mental Health - 098; West Hartford (CT); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established mental health franchise is seeking dedicated therapists to join their West Hartford location. This role offers the autonomy of a private practice, allowing you to create your own schedule while receiving a competitive base salary plus commission. You'll work within a supportive team that values your well-being and professional growth, providing access to a free CEU library and a comprehensive benefits package. With flexible work options and a culture that prioritizes self-care, this position is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the community while enjoying a fulfilling career in mental health.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental & Vision

PTO and Paid Holidays

CEU & Training Reimbursement

50% License Renewal Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Master's degree in behavioral sciences and 3+ years of experience required.
• Full clinical licensure (LCSW, LPC, LMFT) is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Assess mental health diagnoses and create treatment plans.
• Engage in case consultations and coordinate with providers.

Skills

Effective written & verbal communication skills

Ability to demonstrate and model stable, appropriate boundaries

Experience with completing diagnostic assessments

Comfort working with a diverse client base

Education

Master’s degree in one of the behavioral sciences

Tools

Electronic Health Record systems

Typical office technology

Job description

At Ellie-West Hartford, you can:

• Have the autonomy of a private practice setting
• Forget the hassle of doing your own credentialing, billing, and finding clients
• Get a base salary PLUS commission
• Make your own schedule
• Work in-person, or hybrid
• Access a FREE CEU library
• Have a caring and supportive supervisor and team of devoted therapists
• Have a W-2 and a full benefits package, including:
  • Health insurance
  • Dental & Vision
  • PTO and Paid Holidays
  • STD, LTD
  • PFMLA
  • CEU & Training Reimbursement
  • 50% License Renewal Reimbursement

Responsibilities and Duties

• Assess various mental health diagnoses
• Treatment Planning
• Daily documentation
• Engage in regular case consultations & clinical staff meetings
• Coordinate services with outside providers & internal Ellie providers
• Complete all HIPAA training requirements

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Master’s degree in one of the behavioral sciences
• Minimum of 3 years of post-graduate experience working with children and adolescents in an outpatient setting
• Full clinical licensure (LCSW, LPC, LMFT)
• Experience with completing diagnostic assessments, treatment plans, and progress notes
• Effective written & verbal communication skills
• Ability to demonstrate and model stable, appropriate boundaries with clients
• Comfort and familiarity working with a diverse client base
• Proficient in the use of typical office technology, and Electronic Health Record systems

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

• Knowledge of therapy services, community resources, insurance billing, and previous experience with mental health documentation
• Credentialed with insurance panels
• Identify with Ellie's Core Values of acceptance, authenticity, compassion, creativity, determination, and humor!

Who is Ellie?

Ellie Mental Health is a growing mental health franchise with a new location in West Hartford, CT! Ellie in West Hartford is run by a compassionate, authentic, and determined Clinic Director who has a passion for improving and expanding access to quality mental health care in the community, and making therapy more accessible for all. Ellie West Hartford has a culture that emphasizes autonomy, self-care for the therapist, and the core values of Ellie in everything we do. In this environment, you will never have to question whether it is okay to take time off if you are feeling overwhelmed, and you will never be denied the ability to expand your knowledge and creative endeavors. Ellie West Hartford is the ultimate safe space for therapists to do what they do best!

Flexible work from home options available.