Outpatient Mental Health Therapist

Ellie Mental Health - 174; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health organization in Columbia, SC, seeks a compassionate outpatient therapist. The ideal candidate will join a mission-driven team aimed at providing innovative care, collaborating with clients and community providers, and utilizing a unique pay structure for competitive compensation. Responsibilities include evaluating diagnoses and implementing treatment while maintaining strong documentation standards.

Benefits

Unique pay model with industry-leading compensation

Paid time off

Paid vacation and holidays

Paid Continuing Education (CEU) time

Comfortable, furnished offices

Telehealth options available

Qualifications

• Candidates must hold a master’s degree in a behavioral science.
• Must have a valid license as a mental health professional in South Carolina.
• Experience with clinical documentation is required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate mental health diagnoses and create treatment plans.
• Maintain a caseload of 25-27 client visits per week.
• Collaborate with a dynamic team and attend clinical meetings.

Skills

Effective written communication

Effective verbal communication

Boundary setting

Cultural competence

Creativity in interventions

Proficiency in Office 365

Education

Master’s degree in behavioral sciences

Fully licensed mental health professional

Tools

Electronic Health Record systems

Job description

Are you an awesome, compassionate therapist In Columbia, SC? Then we want to talk with you!!!

Ellie was founded with a mission to destigmatize mental health. We recognize the barriers in the mental health industry and are committed to dismantling them. Our goal is to provide innovative, accessible care to diverse communities, addressing challenges such as trauma, reintegration, stress management, self-esteem, and identity formation. We serve a broad range of individuals in Columbia, SC, and the surrounding areas, and we are seeking passionate professionals to join us in this mission.

We are looking for a motivated and energetic outpatient therapist!!! We are looking for a compassionate and skilled therapist to join our team in Columbia, SC, where our office is conveniently located near the vibrant Vista Area. The perfect candidate will share our passion for improving and expanding access to quality mental health care, while collaborating with clients & community providers to deliver the most comprehensive, personalized treatment to all clients. The ideal candidate will thrive in a culture that emphasizes autonomy, flexibility, creativity, authenticity, humor, compassion, acceptance and determination.

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We Offer:

Unique pay model with industry-leading compensation (salary, commission, bonus)

Dedicated office space with telehealth options

Paid time off

Paid vacation and holidays, including your birthday

Paid Continuing Education (CEU) time

Credentialing, office space, and technology included with employment

Client-therapist matching

Comfortable, furnished offices and clinic environment

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

Maintain a caseload of a minimum of 25-27 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

Contribute to a supportive team culture

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

Fully licensed mental health professional (LMFT, LPCC, LICSW, LP, etc.) with a valid license in the state of South Carolina

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 base

Proficient 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

Independent franchisees are Equal Opportunity employers committed to diverse and inclusive workforces. Franchisees are independent business people and not employed by Ellie Family Services, PLLP, d/b/a “Ellie Mental Health”, Ellie MSO, LLC, or Ellie FAM LLC. Thus, each franchisee and each franchisee clinic is unique and the franchisee is alone responsible for all employment matters in their clinic, including the terms and conditions of employment for their employees, such as hiring, firing, discipline, supervision, staffing and scheduling. Depending on the clinic location you select, the job for which you apply may be in a clinic owned and operated by an independent franchisee, and not with the corporate-owned clinics, which are based in Minnesota. This means the franchisee, not Ellie Family Services, PLLP, is responsible for all employment matters at the clinic. If you are hired for the job, the franchisee will be your employer, not Ellie Family Services, PLLP or any of its affiliated entities. For franchisee clinic locations, please contact the franchisee organization directly to the extent you need assistance in completing forms or otherwise participating in that franchisee’s application process.

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.