Play Therapist

Mental Health America of Los Angeles; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Job summary

Ellie Mental Health Tulsa is seeking a compassionate therapist to work with children, adolescents, and families. You will provide play therapy, complete assessments, and develop individualized treatment plans in a supportive clinic environment.

Join a clinician-founded, community-focused team that values authenticity, creativity, and collaboration. We offer flexible scheduling, comprehensive benefits, and resources to help you build a thriving caseload while delivering high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Counseling, MFT, Social Work, Psychology, or related field.
• Active license or license-eligible preferred.
• Experience with therapy for children, adolescents, and families.
• Training or experience in play therapy strongly preferred.
• RPT or pursuit of Registered Play Therapist credits is a plus.
• Experience completing assessments, treatment plans, and clinical documentation.
• Strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and professional boundaries.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 and electronic health record systems.
• Insurance credentialing preferred for fully licensed clinicians.

Responsibilities

• Provide play therapy and other developmentally appropriate therapeutic interventions for children and adolescents.
• Conduct assessments and formulate diagnoses.
• Develop, implement, and maintain individualized treatment plans.
• Complete clinical documentation, progress notes, and treatment updates; Collaborate with parents, caregivers, schools, and other providers as clinically appropriate.
• Help children develop emotional regulation, coping skills, communication skills, and resilience.
• Utilize creative, engaging, and evidence-based interventions tailored to each child's needs.
• Support Ellie Mental Health's mission of expanding access to quality mental health care.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Communication skills

Professional boundaries

Play therapy experience

Education

Master's degree in Counseling or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Benefits:

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

Love helping children heal, grow, and thrive through play?

At Ellie Mental Health Tulsa, we're looking for a compassionate and creative therapist who is passionate about working with children, adolescents, and families. If you believe play is a child's natural language and want the flexibility, support, and resources to build a thriving caseload, we'd love to meet you.

Ellie Mental Health is a clinician-founded organization dedicated to improving access to high-quality mental health care. Our locally owned Tulsa clinic is built around the values of authenticity, compassion, creativity, acceptance, humor, and determination. We remove barriers for both clients and therapists so you can focus on what matters most: helping children and families succeed.

What We Offer

• Flexible scheduling
• Competitive compensation
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Paid time off
• CEU and professional development support
• Brand-new, fully furnished office space
• Administrative, billing, scheduling, and referral support
• Client-therapist matching and marketing assistance
• Technology and EHR resources
• Supportive, collaborative team environment

What You'll Do

• Provide play therapy and other developmentally appropriate therapeutic interventions for children and adolescents
• Conduct assessments and formulate diagnoses
• Develop, implement, and maintain individualized treatment plans
• Complete clinical documentation, progress notes, and treatment updatesCollaborate with parents, caregivers, schools, and other providers as clinically appropriate
• Help children develop emotional regulation, coping skills, communication skills, and resilience
• Utilize creative, engaging, and evidence-based interventions tailored to each child's needs
• Support Ellie Mental Health's mission of expanding access to quality mental health care

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Social Work, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field
• Active mental health license or license-eligible status preferred
• Experience providing therapy to children, adolescents, and families
• Training or experience in play therapy strongly preferred
• RPT, RPT-S, or pursuit of Registered Play Therapist credits is a plus
• Experience completing assessments, treatment plans, and clinical documentation
• Strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and professional boundaries
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 and electronic health record systems
• Insurance credentialing preferred for fully licensed clinicians

Clinical Interests We Welcome

We encourage candidates with experience or interest in:

• Play Therapy
• Child-Centered Play Therapy
• Filial Therapy
• Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)
• Sand Tray Therapy
• Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
• ADHD and behavioral concerns
• Autism spectrum support
• Anxiety and depression in children and adolescents
• Family therapy
• School-related challenges
• Trauma and attachment-focused interventions

Why Ellie?

Our clinics are designed with therapists in mind. We provide the support, flexibility, and resources you need to do meaningful work without carrying the burden of administrative tasks alone. You'll have the freedom to focus on helping children and families while being supported by a team that values collaboration, creativity, professional growth, and exceptional client care.

If you're passionate about helping children express themselves, build resilience, and create lasting change through play, we'd love to hear from you.

Ellie Mental Health Tulsa is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive workplace where all employees and applicants are treated with respect and fairness.