Private Practice Mental Health Therapist — Flexible, High Earning

Ellie Mental Health-Capital Region NY; Independence (MO); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

401(k)

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Ellie Mental Health is a locally owned private practice with multiple Missouri locations, including Independence. This full-time role supports clinicians by handling inquiries, scheduling, insurance contracting, billing, and client matching so you can focus on delivering care with autonomy and earning potential.

You will maintain a 25-hour client caseload, develop treatment plans, and document according to policy while collaborating with a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a behavioral science or related field with active progress toward licensure.
• Missouri clinical license (LMFT, LPC, or LCSW).
• Experience completing diagnostic tools, treatment plans, and clinical case notes.
• Familiarity with therapy services, insurance billing, and mental health documentation (preferred).
• Ability to submit documentation in a timely manner.
• Ability to model stable, appropriate boundaries with clients.
• Comfort working with a diverse client base.
• Proficiency with standard office technology and EHR systems.
• Training or certification in CBT, DBT, EMDR, Play Therapy, or Sand Tray Therapy is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate mental health diagnoses, create and implement treatment plans, and maintain ongoing documentation per company policy.
• Maintain a full-time caseload of 25 client hours per week.
• Provide excellent customer service to clients and collaborate with a supportive, dynamic team.
• Bring creativity to your interventions to help clients meet and exceed their goals.
• Submit individual session documentation per company guidelines.

Skills

Customer service

Boundary setting

Team collaboration

Diversity awareness

EHR proficiency

Education

Master's degree in behavioral science

Tools

Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems

Job description

Ellie Mental Health is a locally owned private practice with multiple Missouri locations, including Independence. This full-time role supports clinicians by handling inquiries, scheduling, insurance contracting, billing, and client matching so you can focus on delivering care with autonomy and earning potential.

You will maintain a 25-hour client caseload, develop treatment plans, and document according to policy while collaborating with a supportive team.