Mental Health Therapist

Join Our Founding Team at our Ellie Mental Health location in Federal Way : We're excited to be hiring for our new group mental health practice in Federal Way! We're looking for exceptional clinicians to join our team and work with our Amazing Clinic Director! Our dream team of therapists will help us build something special, shape our culture, and make a real impact on our clients! As an associate-level clinician, regular clinical supervision is included as a benefit in this role; no need to pay for outside clinical supervision! Our goal is to develop therapists while serving our community. We offer stable hourly pay / Salary structure, paid bi-weekly, bringing stability and peace of mind to our clinicians. We offer a flexible schedule, a choice of clients, and the benefit of working with a highly committed and passionate team. Benefits : 401(k) matching Competitive salary Dental Insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Training & development Vision insurance Licensure reimbursement CEU stipend Individual and Group Supervision Clinical Supervision toward obtaining full licensure Who we are looking for : Associate-Level / Pre-License Therapists! LMHCA, LICSWA, LMFTA Why Ellie Mental Health of Federal Way? At Ellie Mental Health in Federal Way, we're motivated to build an industry-best clinical culture, promoting excellence, candor, and mutual respect! Our daily work is inspired by delivering better client outcomes and making access to mental health easier! Our inspiration is to always be better-we want to grow into the kind of group practice that clients are delighted to recommend, and that clinicians seek out to practice care! Our compensation and benefits package is well-rounded with your whole self in mind. We offer : Flexibility and Autonomy : Focus on what you do best-providing excellent clinical care- on a schedule that suits you and your clients. We handle the marketing, referrals, scheduling, insurance, and billing for you! Administrative time : We pay for administrative time that covers consultation and documentation. Time to Recharge : Enjoy guilt-free PTO to R&R. Comprehensive Health Benefits : Full-time employees receive medical, dental, and vision insurance. We pick up 50% of the premiums. Professional Essentials : Malpractice insurance, licensure fee, CE reimbursement, and support in furtherance of specialized clinical training. Community and Connection : Weekly case consults, socials throughout the year, and the support of a wonderful Clinical Director. Best Tech : Easy-to-use technology and quality tools to make you efficient! Thoughtfully Designed Offices : Our office space is amazing, and workspaces are beautiful in design with stylish furnishings and accents. Snacks - A brag-worthy breakroom, stocked with snacks and drinks! Compensation : W2 Compensation, Paid Bi-Weekly : To be a Full-time clinician, we require you to see an average of 25 to 30 clients per week. You can expect a W-2 earnings and benefits package in the range of $63,000 to $72,000. Stable Pay Structure : Our pay model is a fixed hourly rate / Salary model, based on 25 clinical sessions, which allows you to have peace of mind and stable biweekly pay. Potential for More : There's a potential for higher earnings as you grow with Ellie and as Ellie grows in Federal Way, especially if you're flexible with your evenings and weekends. Are you our next clinical rockstar? If you're passionate about what you do and meet the qualifications listed below, we would be stoked to have you join us in establishing something amazing at Ellie Mental Health in Federal Way. The candidate will have the following characteristics : They must have completed a master's degree in mental health counseling or a related field, hold an associate license, and be in the process of pursuing full licensure in the state of Washington They must value and conduct themselves with honesty, integrity, and a strong work ethic. They will act with personal responsibility and be patient, pleasant, curious, intelligent, and observant. They will help clients take responsibility for their lives and engage in the work to meet their therapeutic goals. Core Responsibilities Engage patients artfully from the first contact to gain their confidence and trust. Complete biopsychosocial / diagnostic assessments, treatment plans, and clinical progress notes. Use clinical judgment based on direct observation and other data to uncover the individual and relational factors that are contributing to the reason the patient contacted you. Provide transparent and detailed informed consent about the expectations and the fees as part of the therapy contract before treatment commences. Co-create relevant goals with patients that stem directly from their identified problems. Provide relationship-oriented and creative psychotherapy to help clients achieve their goals. Measure and record progress as a function of the evolving therapeutic relationship. Coordinate services / referrals and collaborate with families, other professionals, and natural community supports. Collaborate with our local team of psychotherapy superstars. Provide all clinical documentation in the Valant electronic health record system on time. Participate in clinical staff meetings, administrative meetings, individual supervision, and required training. Conduct at least 26 client visits per week to be considered full-time and receive benefits. Don't meet EVERY requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. Ellie Mental Health is devoted to purposefully building an inclusive and diverse workplace where all of our humans can be their authentic selves! (Authenticity is one of our core values, after all ) If you're excited about the chance to be a change-maker with us, but in case your experience doesn't perfectly align with every single qualification of the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. Our mental health jobs need dedicated individuals from every background who are willing to care for others. And who knows, you might just be the perfect candidate for another role! Employment Type : Full Time Years Experience : 1 - 3 years Salary : $60,000 - $70,000 Annual Bonus / Commission : No