Fully Licensed Outpatient Mental Health Therapist

Ellie Mental Health - 198; Palatine (IL); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

A well-established mental health service provider in Palatine is seeking a fully licensed Outpatient Therapist to join their team. This role focuses on improving access to quality mental health care through compassion and creativity. Responsibilities include evaluating mental health diagnoses, implementing treatment plans, and providing excellent customer service. The position offers a flexible work environment, competitive compensation, and opportunities for professional growth and development.

Qualifications

• Candidates are required to have a master’s degree in one of the behavioral sciences or related fields from an accredited college or university.
• Candidates should have clinical licensure (LCPC, LCSW, LP, etc.).
• Ability to complete and submit documentation of services and other documents in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate mental health diagnosis, create and implement a treatment plan.
• Provide excellent customer service for clients and collaborate with a dynamic team.
• Prepare and submit individual documentation for each session per company guidelines.

Skills

Effective written and verbal communication skills

Ability to demonstrate and model stable, appropriate boundaries

Proficient in the use of Office 365

Experience with completing DAs, treatment plans and clinical case notes

Education

Master’s degree in behavioral sciences or related fields

Tools

Electronic Health Record systems (Valant experience a plus)

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

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 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 are seeking a fully licensed therapist to join our team.

We Offer

• Simple per session pay model with industry leading compensation
• Comfortable, furnished offices and clinic environment
• A company rooted in values of creativity, humor, compassion, acceptance, determination, and authenticity
• Additional benefits and perks

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Candidates are required to have a 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
• Candidates should have clinical licensure (LCPC, LCSW, LP etc.)
• Required 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 baseProficient in the use of Office 365 and Electronic Health Record systems (Valant experience a plus!)
• Fully Licensed Clinicians will ideally be credentialed with insurance panels

Desired but not Required

• Experience in or interest in being trained to perform ketamine-assisted therapy
• Experience and/or certification in clinical supervision
• Fully Licensed Clinicians will ideally be credentialed with insurance panels

Responsibilities Include

• 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
• Provide excellent customer service for clients and collaborate with a dynamic team to further the mission of filling gaps in our community
• Utilize creativity in interventions to help clients achieve and exceed goals
• Prepare and submit individual documentation for each session per company guidelines and protocol
• For Full-Time status clinicians must maintain a caseload of a minimum of 25 client visits per week
• 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
• Other stuff we probably forgot to add but just as meaningful and important to your role ;)

Flexible work from home options available.