Outpatient Mental Health Therapist

Ellie Mental Health-Greater Akron Ohio Area; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Competitive salary (approx. $65,000 –

Job summary

Ellie Mental Health Akron is seeking a licensed behavioral health therapist to provide individual and family therapy using evidence-based approaches. You will conduct assessments, develop treatment plans, and maintain accurate clinical documentation while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

This full-time role offers a flexible schedule and potential work-from-home options. A Master’s degree in a behavioral health field and an active license or path to licensure are required, along with

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a behavioral health field and active licensure or on the path to licensure.
• Experience with evidence-based therapy approaches.
• Strong documentation and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and/or family therapy using evidence-based interventions.
• Conduct assessments, create treatment plans, and maintain clinical documentation.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and community partners.
• Maintain a minimum client hours target for full-time status.
• Participate in team meetings, trainings, and case consultations.

Skills

Strong communication

Documentation skills

Diversity experience

EHR familiarity

Education

Master’s degree in behavioral health field

Tools

Valant EHR

Job description

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Competitive salary (approx. $65,000 – $85,000 annually)
• Life insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance (full‑time benefits)
• Generous PTO and holidays
• Reimbursement for CEU’s and PTO for professional development trainings
• Full‑time benefits
• Flexible work from home options available

About Ellie Mental Health

Founded in 2015 by therapists Erin Pash, LMFT and Kyle Keller, LICSW, Ellie began in Minnesota with one simple mission: to fill the gaps in mental health care. Today, Ellie is growing across the country through locally owned practices that share the same passion for authenticity, humor, compassion, creativity, acceptance, and determination.

What You’ll Do

• Provide individual and/or family therapy using evidence‑based and creative interventions
• Conduct assessments, create treatment plans, and maintain accurate clinical documentation
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and community partners
• Maintain a minimum of 25 client hours per week for full‑time status
• Participate in team meetings, trainings, and case consultations
• Contribute to the supportive, fun, and inclusive culture that makes Ellie special

What We’re Looking For

• Master’s degree in a behavioral health field (LPC, LPCC, LSW, LMFT)
• Active clinical license or on the path to licensure (supervision available as capacity allows)
• Strong communication and documentation skills
• Comfort working with diverse populations
• Familiarity with EHR systems (Valant experience a plus)
• A genuine passion for helping people heal and thrive

Culture

• Flexibility over burnout
• Collaboration over competition
• Authenticity over perfection

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ellie Mental Health clinics are independently owned and operated. Ellie is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplace.