Couples and Family Therapist

Ellie Mental Health - 041; Bethesda (MD); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled therapist to join their dynamic team. This role offers a unique opportunity to provide individual therapy as well as work with couples and families in a flexible remote setting. As an Outpatient Therapist, you'll be part of a mission-driven organization focused on improving access to quality mental health care. The ideal candidate will thrive in a supportive environment that values creativity, compassion, and determination. With a commitment to destigmatizing mental health, this position is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a competitive salary and various benefits.

Benefits

401(k)

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Qualifications

• Master's degree in behavioral sciences required.
• Clinical licensure (LCPC, LCSW, LMFT) is mandatory.
• Experience with treatment plans and clinical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate mental health diagnoses and implement treatment plans.
• Provide excellent customer service and collaborate with the team.
• Maintain a caseload of clients and document sessions accordingly.

Skills

Effective written and verbal communication skills

Ability to demonstrate and model stable boundaries with clients

Experience with treatment plans and clinical case notes

Comfortable working with a diverse client base

Education

Master’s degree in behavioral sciences

Clinical licensure (LCPC, LCSW, LMFT)

Tools

Office 365

Electronic Health Record systems (Valant)

Job description

Benefits:

1. 401(k)
2. Bonus based on performance
3. Competitive salary
4. Dental insurance
5. Flexible schedule
6. Opportunity for advancement
7. Paid time off
8. Training & development

We are looking for a skilled therapist that can not only do individual therapy but also enjoys working with couples and families. This position is flexible remote, meaning some in-person sessions and some through Telehealth. We are seeking the right fit to work with our team!

Clinic Description

As an Outpatient Therapist at Ellie Mental Health, you'll share our vision for improving and expanding access to quality mental health care and thrive in an environment driven by our core values of authenticity, humor, compassion, creativity, acceptance, and determination.

Ellie Mental Health was founded in 2015 by Erin Pash, LMFT, and Kyle Keller, LICSW, when they opened the first Ellie clinic in Minneapolis. Since then, the Ellie Fam has continued to grow with multiple clinics in Minnesota and a growing number of locally owned and operated franchises across the country.

Ellie was proudly founded on the principle of destigmatizing mental health. The mental health industry is full of barriers, and we’ve made it our goal to fill the gap and find innovative ways to break down these barriers for the communities we serve.

We Offer:

1. Unique pay model with industry-leading compensation
2. Comfortable, furnished offices and clinic environment
3. A company rooted in values of creativity, humor, compassion, acceptance, determination, and authenticity
4. Additional benefits and perks

Responsibilities Include:

1. 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.
2. Provide excellent customer service for clients and collaborate with a dynamic team to further the mission of filling gaps in our community.
3. Utilize creativity in interventions to help clients achieve and exceed goals.
4. Prepare and submit individual documentation for each session per company guidelines and protocol.
5. For Full-Time status clinicians, maintain a caseload of a minimum of 25 client visits per week.
6. Part-Time clinicians will maintain a minimum of 15 clients per week.
7. Coordinate services with case managers, families, work personnel, medical personnel, other Ellie staff, and school staff as needed.
8. Attend and participate in all clinical staff meetings and trainings.

Other responsibilities may arise that are meaningful and important to your role.

Required Qualifications and Skills:

1. Master’s degree in one of the behavioral sciences or related fields from an accredited college or university and on track to obtain licensure in their designated field.
2. Clinical licensure (LCPC, LCSW, LMFT) is required.
3. Experience with completing DAs, treatment plans, and clinical case notes.
4. Effective written and verbal communication skills.
5. Ability to demonstrate and model stable, appropriate boundaries with clients.
6. Ability to complete and submit documentation of services and other documents in a timely manner.
7. Comfort and familiarity working with a diverse client base.
8. Proficient in the use of Office 365 and Electronic Health Record systems (Valant experience a plus!).
9. Fully Licensed Clinicians will ideally be credentialed with insurance panels.

Independent franchisees are Equal Opportunity employers committed to diverse and inclusive workforces. Franchisees are independent business people and not employed by Ellie Family Services, PLLP, d/b/a “Ellie Mental Health”, Ellie MSO, LLC, or Ellie FAM LLC. Each franchisee and each franchisee clinic is unique, and the franchisee is solely responsible for all employment matters in their clinic, including hiring, firing, discipline, supervision, staffing, and scheduling.

Ellie Mental Health is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local laws, regulations, or ordinances.

Flexible work from home options are available.