Licensed & Provisionally Licensed Therapist

Ellie Mental Health - 081; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 76,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) + company matching

Paid holidays

Paid CEU time

Free access to Ellie\'s CEU platform

Clinical supervision and professional

Job summary

Ellie Mental Health – Burr Ridge, IL is seeking licensed or provisionally licensed mental health therapists to join our outpatient team. We welcome LCSWs, LCPCs, LMFTs, LPCs, and LSWs, with Spanish-speaking clinicians encouraged to apply as we expand access to care.

We offer a supportive environment with reduced admin burden, clinical supervision for provisionally licensed therapists, flexible scheduling, and opportunities to develop specialties, groups, and programs.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage & Family Therapy, or a related behavioral health field.
• Knowledge of treatment planning and clinical documentation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain appropriate professional and ethical boundaries.
• Ability to complete clinical documentation within required timeframes.
• Comfortable working with diverse and multicultural populations.
• Ability to effectively use an Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments and establish appropriate diagnoses.
• Develop and maintain individualized treatment plans.
• Provide evidence-based outpatient psychotherapy.
• Complete progress notes, treatment plan reviews, and other required clinical documentation.
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation in accordance with clinic and payer requirements.
• Full-time clinicians maintain 25 completed client sessions per week.
• Collaborate with families, schools, medical providers, and other members of the client's care team when clinically appropriate.

Skills

Clinical documentation

Communication skills

Ethical boundaries

EHR proficiency

Multicultural competence

Education

Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage & Family Therapy, or related behavioral health field

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR) system

Job description

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Wellness resources
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Free food & snacks
• LCSW
• LCPC
• LMFT
• LPC
• LSW

Ellie Mental Health – Burr Ridge, IL | Outpatient Mental Health Clinic

Spanish-Speaking/Bilingual Therapists Encouraged to Apply

Compensation

$76,000-$89,000 annually for full-time positions

Employment

Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities Available

Ellie Mental Health – Burr Ridge is growing, and we are looking for compassionate, motivated Licensed and Provisionally Licensed Mental Health Therapists to join our outpatient team.

We welcome LCSWs, LCPCs, LMFTs, LPCs, and LSWs, and we especially encourage Spanish-speaking/bilingual clinicians to apply as we continue expanding access to mental health services throughout Burr Ridge and the surrounding western and southwestern suburbs.

At Ellie, we believe therapists do their best work when they feel supported. Our clinic is designed to reduce administrative burden, encourage clinical autonomy, and provide therapists with the resources, flexibility, and team support they need to focus on what matters most - providing excellent client care. We believe happy therapists provide better therapy.

Fully Licensed Therapists

• LCSW, LCPC, LMFT

Provisionally Licensed Therapists

• LPC, LSW, and other eligible Illinois provisional licenses

Spanish-speaking/bilingual (Spanish-English) therapists are especially encouraged to apply.

Clinicians interested in working with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. We are especially interested in clinicians who want to develop their clinical specialties while building a caseload that aligns with their interests and strengths.

Why Ellie Mental Health – Burr Ridge?

• Competitive compensation with base pay + commission structure
• Paid administrative time
• Flexible scheduling
• Clinical supervision for provisionally licensed therapists
• Strong administrative and billing support
• Opportunity to develop clinical specialties, groups, and programs
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Professional development and advancement opportunities
• Reduced administrative burden so you can focus on clinical work

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments and establish appropriate diagnoses
• Develop and maintain individualized treatment plans
• Provide evidence-based outpatient psychotherapy
• Complete progress notes, treatment plan reviews, and other required clinical documentation
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation in accordance with clinic and payer requirements
• Full-time clinicians maintain 25 completed client sessions per week
• Collaborate with families, schools, medical providers, and other members of the client's care team when clinically appropriate and properly authorized
• Participate in team meetings, clinical consultation, training, and supervision
• Provide culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and client-centered care

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage & Family Therapy, or a related behavioral health field
• Active or eligible Illinois clinical/provisional license, including LCSW, LCPC, LMFT, LPC, or LSW
• Knowledge of treatment planning and clinical documentation
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to maintain appropriate professional and ethical boundaries
• Ability to complete clinical documentation within required timeframes
• Comfortable working with diverse and multicultural populations
• Ability to effectively use an electronic health record (EHR) system

Preferred Qualifications

• Spanish-speaking/bilingual (Spanish-English)
• Experience working with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and/or families
• Experience treating anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, behavioral concerns, relationship concerns, and/or substance use
• Experience with trauma-informed and evidence-based treatment approaches
• Outpatient or community mental health experience
• Experience providing insurance-based services or willingness to become credentialed

Full-Time Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) + company matching
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid holidays, including your birthday
• Paid CEU time
• Free access to Ellie's CEU platform
• Clinical supervision and professional development
• Opportunities for advancement and leadership
• Team-building events and Ellie swag

Be Part of Something Different

Ellie Mental Health was founded by clinicians who wanted to do mental health care differently. We value authenticity, humor, compassion, creativity, acceptance, and determination, and we work to create an environment where both clients and clinicians feel supported.

Our Burr Ridge clinic serves a diverse and growing community, and we are looking for therapists who want to help us expand access to high-quality outpatient mental health care throughout the surrounding area.

If you are looking for a position where you can grow professionally, develop your clinical specialties, build a caseload that fits your interests, and be part of a collaborative team, we would love to hear from you.

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. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change or adjustment to a job or work environment that will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing an undue hardship on the operation of the business. Flexible work from home options available.