Child Therapist

Ellie Mental Health, PLLP; Newtown (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Performance bonus

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Training & development

Job summary

Ellie Mental Health, PLLP is looking for passionate Therapists to support children and adolescents in Newtown, Connecticut. This position offers a supportive environment, flexible scheduling, and extensive administrative support, allowing you to focus on client work. Required qualifications include a Master’s degree in Counseling and an active PA license. With a caseload of approximately 25 sessions per week, you'll collaborate with a clinical team and enjoy a competitive benefits package, including a signing bonus. Join our growing team to help make meaningful impacts on clients' lives.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related behavioral health field.
• Active PA license (LCSW, LPC, LMFT).
• Experience completing treatment plans and clinical notes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct mental health assessments and develop treatment plans.
• Provide therapy and maintain clinical documentation.
• Maintain a caseload of approximately 25 clients per week (full-time).
• Collaborate with a supportive clinical team.
• Coordinate care with families and other professionals.

Skills

Mental health assessments

Treatment planning

Therapy techniques

Collaboration

Clinical documentation

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or related field

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Free food & snacks
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Signing bonus
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• Wellness resources

Now Hiring: Therapist to work with children and adolescents

$1,000 sign on bonus for any fulltime clinician starting in May 2026.

Ellie Mental Health is looking for passionate therapists to join our growing team! If you’re looking for a supportive environment where you can focus on clients while growing in your career, we’d love to meet you.

Why Join Ellie

• Start within a week (pending background check)
• Active patient waiting list ready to be assigned
• Free clinical supervision
• Flexible scheduling
• Opportunities to provide different types of therapy (individual, group, play therapy, etc.)
• Diverse client population and great exposure to new clinical experiences
• Supportive leadership team focused on your growth
• Steady pay with excellent benefits
• Fee-for-service position with a strong base pay structure

About Ellie Mental Health

Ellie Mental Health is a growing mental health organization designed to support therapists so they can focus on what matters most — helping clients. We provide centralized administrative support including scheduling, billing, referrals, and technology so our clinicians can spend less time on paperwork and more time doing meaningful work.

Responsibilities

• Conduct mental health assessments and develop treatment plans
• Provide therapy and maintain clinical documentation (diagnosis updates, treatment plans, and case notes)
• Maintain a caseload of approximately:
  • 25 client sessions per week (full-time)
  • 15 client sessions per week (part-time)
• Collaborate with a supportive clinical team
• Coordinate care with families, medical providers, schools, and other professionals as needed
• Participate in staff meetings and training

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related behavioral health field
• Active PA license (LCSW, LPC, LMFT)
• Experience completing treatment plans and clinical notes

Preferred Qualifications

• Creative and innovative therapy approaches
• Experience working with children, adolescents, or teens
• Experience with couples or family therapy
• Knowledge of community resources and insurance billing

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly pay + commission on claims
• Fee-for-service compensation structure
• Benefits package and PTO
• Flexible scheduling
• Professional development opportunities
• Access to a CEU library
• Opportunities to volunteer within the team

This position reports to the Clinical Director and Associate Clinical Director.