Mental Health Outpatient Therapist

Ellie Mental Health; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Wellness resources

Awesome leadership team

Job summary

A mental health practice in Northern Virginia is seeking LPC or LMSW therapists with an immediate opening. Responsibilities include evaluating mental health diagnoses, maintaining a caseload of clients, and utilizing creativity in therapy methods. Candidates should possess a master's degree and be licensed or in residency for counseling in Virginia. The position offers flexible hours and a supportive leadership structure aimed at professional growth.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a behavioral science or related field required.
• Licensure as a mental health professional or Registered in Counseling in Virginia is essential.
• Experience in assessing and developing treatment plans.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries with diverse clients.
• Proficient in timely documentation and EHR use.
• Comfort delivering telehealth from a private, HIPAA-compliant home office.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate mental health diagnosis and create treatment plans.
• Maintain a caseload of 25 clients per week.
• Utilize creativity in client interventions.
• Attend all clinical staff meetings.
• Participate in meetings and training sessions.

Skills

Licensed mental health professional

Experience with psychosocial assessments

Comfort with diverse client base

Knowledge of Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Stability in client interactions

Education

Master’s degree in behavioral sciences

Tools

EHR systems

Telehealth platforms

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• Wellness resources

Join the fastest-growing outpatient mental health practice in Northern Virginia! We have immediate openings for LPC or LMSW and Resident in Counseling therapists:

• Offer guaranteed pay for the initial 4 weeks as you ramp your caseload
• Provide Clinical supervision by VA state-licensed LPC at no cost to you
• Ability to provide different types of therapy (individual, couples, play, etc)
• We have a wide variety of patients for great exposure to new clinical experiences
• Awesome leadership team focused on supporting you and your growth
• Flexible hours, some evenings included.

Who we are looking for: Therapists!!!!

The perfect candidate will share our passion for improving and expanding access to quality mental health care and will thrive in a culture that emphasizes: autonomy, flexibility, creativity, authenticity, humor, compassion, acceptance, and determination. Opportunities for individual, family, and couples therapy services as well as Telehealth.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Evaluate mental health diagnosis, create and implement a treatment plan, and complete ongoing clinical documentation including further diagnosis, treatment plan reviews, and clinical case notes according to company policy
• Maintain a caseload of 25 client sessions seen 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
• Other stuff we probably forgot to add but just as meaningful and important to your role ;)

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Candidates are required to have at least a master’s degree in one of the behavioral sciences or related fields from an accredited college or university
• Required to be a licensed mental health professional or have Resident in Counseling in the state of Virginia.
• Experience with completing psychosocial assessments, treatment plans and clinical case notes
• Comfort and familiarity working with a diverse client base
• 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
• Adept at learning and navigating Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems
• If planning to engage in tele-health from home, having a home office that is professional, private, and HIPAA-compliant

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

• Prefer EMDR experience
• Prefer experience with children, adolescents, and teens
• Preferred experience with couples and families
• Ideal candidates will have a general knowledge of therapy services, community resources, insurance billing

What we have to offer:

• 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

What else you should know:

• This position will be under the general direction of the Clinical Director.
• Learn more about our amazing company at www.elliementalhealth.com

Flexible work from home options available.