Art Therapist

Benefits : 401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Ellie Mental Health is hiring an Art Therapist for its Old Town Alexandria, Virginia location! Come be a part of a growing team that is working to break down barriers to mental health care in our community.

Clinic Description

As an Outpatient Therapist at Ellie Mental Health, 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.

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.

Do you seek any of the following?

To make a difference in the lives of diverse populations and fill the gap in Alexandria, VA

To feel heard and have fun at your job

To grow and have your creativity encouraged

A place where you can contribute to the vision and culture of a brand-new clinic full of autonomy, flexibility, compassion, acceptance, determination, and authenticity

To have referrals matched to your specialty profile and scheduled for you

A flexible schedule that meets your needs

To have the ability to work from home!!

A caseload that helps ensure work / life balance

Reduced administrative obligations such as credentialing, marketing, and insurance billing

Access to educational material suited for continuing education credits

To be a part of a community, a family, a place where fun is expected and laughter is your language

Responsibilities include :

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

For Full-Time status clinicians must maintain a caseload of a minimum of 25 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 and Skills :

Candidates are required to have a master’s degree in one of the behavioral sciences, counseling, Art Therapy, from an accredited college or university and on track to obtain licensure in their designated field

Credentials Required : Master's In Art Therapy, Registered Art Therapist (ATR, ATR-P, ATR-BC) and Resident in Counseling for LPC, LCSW, LMFT in the state of Virginia.

Credentials Preferred : LPC, LCSW, LMFT, and Registered Art Therapist (ATR, ATR-BC).

Candidates must have their Resident in Counseling credentials (LPC, LCSW, LMFT) if they are not already licensed.

Required experienced in completing psychosocial assessments, 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!)

Fully Licensed Clinicians will ideally be credentialed with insurance panels.

What we have to offer :

Ellie Mental Health offers competitive salary, benefits package- Health, Dental, Vision, 401k, and PTO

Flexible scheduling

Hourly pay structure PLUS commission on claims

Paid Continuing Education time

What else you should know :

• This position is located in Alexandria, VA
• Hybrid Position- In-person and Telehealth
• This position will be under the general direction of the Clinic Director.
• Learn more about our amazing company at www.elliementalhealth.com

Flexible work from home options available.