Outpatient Mental Health Therapist

Ellie Mental Health - 026; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established multi-location clinic is seeking passionate therapists to join their team in destigmatizing mental health. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a supportive environment that prioritizes work-life balance and flexibility. You'll be part of a dedicated team that handles client intake and billing, allowing you to focus on providing exceptional care. Ideal candidates will have a master's degree in a behavioral science and be on track for licensure. If you are committed to making a difference in the mental health field and enjoy collaborating with a diverse clientele, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Paid PTO & Holidays

Medical, Dental & Vision benefits

Company paid Short-term and Long-term disability insurance

401(k) plan

Free access to CEU Learning Management System

CEU fee reimbursement

Bi-annual licensure fee renewal reimbursement

Team Building Activities

Flexibility in scheduling

Qualifications

• Master's degree in behavioral sciences required and on track for licensure.
• Experience with treatment plans and clinical documentation is essential.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate mental health diagnosis and implement treatment plans.
• Maintain a target caseload of 27 client visits per week.
• Coordinate services with case managers and families as needed.

Skills

Effective written and verbal communication skills

Ability to demonstrate and model stable boundaries

Comfort working with a diverse client base

Proficient in office technology

Experience with treatment plans and clinical case notes

Education

Master’s degree in behavioral sciences

Pursuing clinical licensure (LMFT, LCPC, LCSW)

Tools

Electronic Health Record systems (Valant)

Job description

Do you want to be a driving force to help destigmatize mental health? Are you looking for a private practice with an established team that is driven by its core values? Then come join our multi-location clinic for Ellie Mental Health in the Chicago Western Suburbs (Downers Grove & Oak Brook).

We are looking for therapists who are aligned with our values of Creativity, Humor, Acceptance, Determination, Compassion & Authenticity. We offer incredible work-life balance, flexibility to set your schedule, a warm and inviting office, and more of the good stuff while removing the "busy" stuff from a traditional private practice setting.

New patient phone calls will be routed, answered, matched, and scheduled by our dedicated client care team, including all new patient intake forms. Another dedicated team manages billing and collections to ensure all insurance claims get processed and paid promptly.

Ellie was proudly founded on the principle of destigmatizing mental health. The mental health industry is full of barriers, and we’ve made it our goal to fill the gap and find innovative ways to break down these barriers for the communities we serve.

Responsibilities and Duties

1. 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.
2. For Full-Time status clinicians should be able to maintain a target caseload of 27 client visits per week (monthly target is 110 sessions).
3. Utilize creativity in interventions to help clients achieve and exceed goals.
4. Prepare and submit individual documentation for each session per company guidelines and protocol.
5. Coordinate services with case managers, families, work personnel, medical personnel, other Ellie staff, and school staff as needed.
6. Attend and participate in all clinical staff meetings and trainings.

Required Qualifications and Skills

1. Candidates are required to have a master’s degree in one of the behavioral sciences or related fields from an accredited college or university and on track to obtain licensure in their designated field.
2. Candidates should have or be pursuing clinical licensure (LMFT, LCPC, LCSW, etc).
3. Required experience with completing DAs, treatment plans, and clinical case notes.
4. Effective written and verbal communication skills.
5. Ability to demonstrate and model stable, appropriate boundaries with clients.
6. Ability to complete and submit documentation of services and other documents in a timely manner.
7. Comfort and familiarity working with a diverse client base.
8. Proficient in the use of typical office technology (computers, e-mail, etc.) and Electronic Health Record systems (Valant experience a plus!).
9. Ability to pass a background check.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

1. Preferred that candidates have a fully licensed mental health professional (LCSW, LMFT, LCPC) with a valid state of Illinois License. (Supervision available for LSW, LPC, and other professionals).
2. Preferred experience with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families.
3. Ideal candidates will have a general knowledge of therapy services, community resources, insurance billing, and previous experience with mental health documentation.
4. Fully Licensed Clinicians will ideally be credentialed with insurance panels.

Benefits

• Full-time W-2 based compensation.
• Paid PTO & Holidays.
• Medical, Dental & Vision benefits.
• Company paid Short-term and Long-term disability insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Free access to Ellie CEU Learning Management System & CEU fee reimbursement.
• Bi-annual licensure fee renewal reimbursement.
• Tons of consultation, support, supervision, and flexibility in scheduling and hours.
• Awesome Team Building Activities and Swag.