PreLicensed Child Adolescent Therapist

Ellie Mental Health - 098; West Hartford (CT); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO and Paid Holidays

STD/LTD

PFMLA

CEU & Training Reimbursement

License Renewal Reimbursement

W-2 with full benefits

Job summary

Ellie Mental Health - 098 is expanding in West Hartford, CT, offering clinicians a base salary plus commission. The role supports autonomy in a private-practice style setting with payroll on a W-2 and a comprehensive benefits package.

Clinicians can choose to work in-person or in a hybrid arrangement, with flexible scheduling and access to a free CEU library. The team emphasizes supportive supervision and a culture rooted in Ellie’s core values.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in one of the behavioral sciences is required.
• Minimum of 1-3 years of post-graduate experience working with children and adolescents in an outpatient setting.
• Pre-Licensed (LMSW, LPC-A, LMFT-A) is acceptable.
• Experience with completing diagnostic assessments, treatment plans, and progress notes.
• 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.
• Proficient in typical office technology and EHR systems.

Responsibilities

• Assess various mental health diagnoses.
• Treatment planning.
• Daily documentation.
• Engage in regular case consultations and clinical staff meetings.
• Coordinate services with outside providers and internal Ellie providers.
• Complete all HIPAA training requirements.

Skills

Post-graduate experience with children

Diagnostic assessment experience

Documentation skills

Written & verbal communication

Boundary setting with clients

Diversity awareness

Electronic Health Record proficiency

Education

Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or Counseling

Pre-Licensed (LMSW, LPC-A, LMFT-A)

Job description

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule

At Ellie-West Hartford, you can:

• Have the autonomy of a private practice setting
• Forget the hassle of doing your own credentialing, billing, and finding clients
• Get a base salary PLUS commission
• Make your own schedule
• Work in-person, or hybrid
• Access a FREE CEU library
• Have a caring and supportive supervisor and team of devoted therapists
• Have a W-2 and a full benefits package, including:
  • Health insurance
  • Dental & Vision
  • PTO and Paid Holidays
  • STD, LTD
  • PFMLA
  • CEU & Training Reimbursement
  • License Renewal Reimbursement

Responsibilities and Duties

• Assess various mental health diagnoses
• Treatment Planning
• Daily documentation
• Engage in regular case consultations & clinical staff meetings
• Coordinate services with outside providers & internal Ellie providers
• Complete all HIPAA training requirements

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Master’s degree in one of the behavioral sciences
• Minimum of 1-3 years of post-graduate experience working with children and adolescents in an outpatient setting
• Pre-Licensed (LMSW, LPC-A, LMFT-A)
• Experience with completing diagnostic assessments, treatment plans, and progress notes
• Effective written & verbal communication skills
• Ability to demonstrate and model stable, appropriate boundaries with clients
• Comfort and familiarity working with a diverse client base
• Proficient in the use of typical office technology, and Electronic Health Record systems

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

• Knowledge of therapy services, community resources, insurance billing, and previous experience with mental health documentation
• Identify with Ellie's Core Values of acceptance, authenticity, compassion, creativity, determination, and humor!

Who is Ellie?

Ellie Mental Health is a growing mental health franchise with a new location in West Hartford, CT! Ellie in West Hartford is run by a compassionate, authentic, and determined Clinic Director who has a passion for improving and expanding access to quality mental health care in the community, and making therapy more accessible for all. Ellie West Hartford has a culture that emphasizes autonomy, self-care for the therapist, and the core values of Ellie in everything we do. In this environment, you will never have to question whether it is okay to take time off if you are feeling overwhelmed, and you will never be denied the ability to expand your knowledge and creative endeavors. Ellie West Hartford is the ultimate safe space for therapists to do what they do best!

Flexible work from home options available.