Child & Adolescent Therapist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) match

Paid time off

Hybrid work

CEUs

Credentialing support

Job summary

Ellie Mental Health is seeking compassionate therapists focused on children and teens, with flexible afternoon/evening schedules and some weekend availability. The role offers hybrid work with in-person collaboration to support families using developmentally appropriate, evidence-based therapies.

Benefits include healthcare, PTO, and professional supervision where needed. Qualified candidates hold a MA clinical license (LICSW/LMHC/LMFT) or are pursuing licensure and have experience with youth,

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a behavioral health field.
• Active MA clinical license (LICSW/LMHC/LMFT) or working toward licensure.
• Experience providing therapy to children, teens, and families.
• Comfort with creative, expressive, or play-based approaches.
• Strong diagnostic and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapy to children and adolescents using developmentally appropriate play/expressive interventions.
• Collaborate with caregivers, schools, and other providers for wraparound support.
• Occasional work with adults; mainly youth-focused caseload.
• Complete diagnostic assessments, treatment plans, and timely documentation.
• Maintain a minimum of 25 weekly sessions for full-time status.
• Attend weekly team meetings and trainings; contribute to a collaborative environment.

Skills

Therapy experience

Documentation skills

Tech-savvy

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in behavioral health

Tools

EHRs

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.

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

What we offer

• Competitive compensation with uncapped earning potential


• Health benefits including medical, dental, and vision


• 25 clinical hours per week for full time status


• Dedication to a team approach and atmosphere


• Paid Time Off (PTO)


• 401(k) Match


• Flexible scheduling


• Free CEUs


• Pay for administrative time


• Accident, Hospital, & Critical Illness Insurance


• LTD/STD


• Pet Insurance


• Credentialing, office space, and technology all included with employment


• Supervision provided for free 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


• 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—and—in the hard moments—enjoyable. Our practice 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.

Flexible work from home options available.