Outpatient Child & Adolescent Therapist

Ellie Mental Health - 026

Outpatient Child & Adolescent Therapist

Downers Grove, IL +1 location
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k)

    Competitive salary

    Dental insurance

    Flexible schedule

    Health insurance

    Paid time off

    Training & development

    Vision insurance

    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

    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

    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

    Required Qualifications and 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 on track to obtain licensure in their designated field

    Candidates should have or be pursuing clinical licensure (LMFT, LCPC, LCSW, etc)

    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 typical office technology (computers, e-mail, etc.) and Electronic Health Record systems (Valant experience a plus!)

    Ability to pass a background check

    Preferred Qualifications and Skills

    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).

    Preferred experience with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families

    Ideal candidates will have a general knowledge of therapy services, community resources, insurance billing, and previous experience with mental health documentation

    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

    Opportunity to be creative and develop your passions into new programs and services

    Awesome Team Building Activities and Swag

  • Locations
    Downers Grove, IL • Oak Brook, IL