Child & Adolescent Therapist — Flexible Private Practice

Ellie Mental Health - Chicagoland; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

401(k)

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Ellie Mental Health - Chicagoland in the Chicago Western Suburbs (Downers Grove, Oak Brook & Itasca) is seeking licensed therapists to join our multi-location team.

Aligned with our core values—Creativity, Humor, Acceptance, Determination, Compassion & Authenticity—we offer work-life balance, flexible scheduling, a warm office, patient access via online scheduling, and strong clinical and administrative support.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in behavioral sciences from an accredited college; on track to obtain licensure.
• Pursuing clinical licensure (LMFT, LCPC, LCSW, etc).
• Experience with completing DAs, treatment plans and clinical case notes.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to demonstrate and model stable, appropriate boundaries with clients.
• Ability to complete and submit documentation of services and other documents in a timely manner.
• Comfort and familiarity working with a diverse client base.
• Proficient in typical office technology and EHR systems (Valant a plus).
• Ability to pass a background check.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate mental health diagnosis, create and implement a treatment plan, complete ongoing documentation including further diagnosis, treatment plan reviews, and case notes according to company policy.
• For Full-Time status clinicians should maintain a minimum caseload of 27 client visits per week (monthly target is 110 sessions).
• Utilize creativity in interventions to help clients achieve and exceed goals.
• Prepare and submit individual documentation for each session per company guidelines and protocol.
• Coordinate services with case managers, families, work personnel, medical personnel, other Ellie staff, and school staff as needed.
• Attend and participate in all clinical staff meetings and trainings.

Skills

Effective communication

Documentation skills

Boundaries with clients

EHR familiarity

Education

Master’s degree in behavioral sciences

Illinois licensure pursuit

Tools

Valant EHR

Job description

Ellie Mental Health - Chicagoland in the Chicago Western Suburbs (Downers Grove, Oak Brook & Itasca) is seeking licensed therapists to join our multi-location team.

Aligned with our core values—Creativity, Humor, Acceptance, Determination, Compassion & Authenticity—we offer work-life balance, flexible scheduling, a warm office, patient access via online scheduling, and strong clinical and administrative support.