Outpatient Mental Health Therapist

Ellie Mental Health, PLLP; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health clinic in Overland Park seeks a Mental Health Therapist to join their team. The role involves evaluating diagnoses, creating treatment plans, and providing exceptional service to a diverse client population. Candidates must hold a master’s degree in behavioral sciences and relevant licensure. Join a supportive environment focused on improving mental health care access.

Benefits

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Unique pay model with industry leading compensation

Comfortable, furnished offices

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in behavioral sciences required.
• Licensure in designated field is mandatory.
• Experience with treatment plans and clinical case notes is essential.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate mental health diagnosis and create treatment plans.
• Provide customer service and collaborate with a team.
• Maintain a caseload of at least 25 client visits per week.

Skills

Effective written and verbal communication skills

Ability to demonstrate and model stable, appropriate boundaries with clients

Comfort and familiarity working with a diverse client base

Education

Master’s degree in behavioral sciences or related fields

Tools

Office 365

Electronic Health Record systems

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

Clinic Description

As a Mental Health Therapist at Ellie Mental Health’s outpatient clinic in Overland Park, you'll share our vision for improving and expanding access to quality mental health care and thrive in an environment driven by our core values of authenticity, humor, compassion, creativity, acceptance, and determination. This is a locally owned and locally operated clinic, and you’ll be a pivotal part of a team making a real impact on the mental health of our local community.

Ellie Mental Health was founded in 2015 by Erin Pash, LMFT and Kyle Keller, LICSW when they opened the first Ellie clinic in Minneapolis. Since then, the Ellie Fam has continued to grow with multiple clinics in Minnesota and a growing number of locally owned and operated franchises across the country.

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.

We Offer

• Unique pay model with industry leading compensation
• Comfortable, furnished offices and clinic environment
• A company rooted in values of creativity, humor, compassion, acceptance, determination, and authenticity
• Additional benefits and perks

Responsibilities and Duties

• 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.
• Serve a diverse client population, including adults, children, teens, couples, and families, and be willing to work some evening and weekend hours to accommodate clients' needs.
• Maintain a caseload of a minimum of 25 client visits per week, with the expectation of targeting at least 30 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.
• Other stuff we probably forgot to add but just as meaningful and important to your role. ;)

Required Qualifications & 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 and hold licensure in their designated field.
• 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!). Training will be provided.