Licensed Child and Adolescent Therapist

Ellie Mental Health, PLLP; Newtown (CT); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Access to Continuing Education CEU Library

PTO accrual

Job summary

Ellie Mental Health, PLLP in Newtown, Connecticut is seeking a skilled therapist to join their expanding team. This position offers a flexible schedule, allowing remote and Telehealth options. Responsibilities include evaluating patients, creating treatment plans, and maintaining a manageable caseload of 25 clients weekly. The ideal candidate should have a master's degree in social work or a related field and be a licensed mental health professional. A competitive salary ranging from $70,000 to $90,000 annually is provided, along with a sign-on bonus and excellent benefits.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work or one of the behavioral sciences from an accredited college or university is required.
• Must be a licensed mental health professional in Connecticut.
• Experience completing diagnosis assessments, treatment plans, and clinical case notes is essential.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate mental health diagnoses, create and implement treatment plans.
• Maintain a caseload of 25 client sessions per week.
• Utilize creativity in interventions to help clients achieve their goals.

Skills

Experience with children and adolescents

Creative and innovative mental health approaches

Excellent customer service

Education

Master’s degree in social work or related field

Licensed mental health professional (LPC, LCSW, LMFT)

Job description

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance

Position Overview

We are looking for a skilled therapist that enjoys working with children and adolescents. This position is flexible remote... meaning some in person and some through Telehealth. Looking for the right fit to join our growing team!

We are expanding our team in Newtown! $1000 Sign on Bonus for April 2026!

Quick Highlights

• Structured smooth transition from your current role
• Reasonable patient caseload - 25
• Customize your hours for improved work/life balance (25 Hours fulltime)
• Ability to provide different types of therapy (individual, group, play)
• Active patient waiting list
• Onsite Clinical Supervision (Case Consult) provided
• Opportunity to quickly grow into a leadership role
• Compensation: $70,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Responsibilities and Duties

• Evaluate mental health diagnosis, create and implement a treatment plan, and complete ongoing documentation including further diagnosis, treatment plan reviews, and case notes according to company policy
• Maintain a caseload of 25 client sessions per week
• 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
• 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 training

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Candidates are required to have a master’s degree in social work or one of the behavioral sciences or related fields from an accredited college or university.
• Required to be a licensed mental health professional (LPC, LCSW, LMFT) in the state of Pennsylvania.
• Required experience with completing DAs, treatment plans, and clinical case notes

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

• Prefer candidates with creative and innovative approaches to mental health
• Prefer experience with children, adolescents, and teens
• Preferred experience with couples and families

Compensation and Benefits

• Our salary compensation package is straightforward with no games.
• Excellent benefits package, PTO accrual, and professional development.
• Flexible scheduling
• Hourly pay structure PLUS commission on claims
• Access to Continuing Education CEU Library

Additional Information

• This position will be under the general direction of the Clinical Director.
• Seeking creative & collaborative humans with a passion for changing mental health care in fun and meaningful ways.