Outpatient Mental Health Counselor

Benefits : Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Be a part of a national movement to end the stigma, fill the gaps, and bring greater innovation to mental health!

We are looking for passionate therapists, from a variety of specialties to partner with us to build our team!

What makes Ellie Mental Health different?

We are a growing, innovative company that is structured to remove many of the daily obstacles that get in the way of providing world-class mental health services. Ellie makes the clinician's experience a priority by offering excellent compensation, benefits, training, and flexible scheduling. Not to mention providing centralized administrative, technology, referral and inquiry support, client / therapist matching, scheduling, billing and collections, and even CEU programs. We are enabling clinicians to practice independently but not in isolation.

Who are we looking for? Therapists!

The perfect candidate will share our passion for improving and expanding access to quality mental health care, while collaborating with clients & community providers to deliver the most comprehensive, personalized treatment to all clients. The ideal candidate will thrive in a culture that emphasizes autonomy, flexibility, creativity, authenticity, humor, compassion, acceptance and determination. Opportunities for individual, family, and group therapy services, as well as telehealth, across a variety of specialties. BIPOC and LGBTQIA2S+ encouraged to apply.

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

Full-time status clinicians must maintain a caseload of a minimum of 25 client visits per week

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

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 / university, and to have obtained licensure in their designated field

Candidates should be a fully licensed mental health professional (LPC, LPCC, LMFT, LSW, LISW) with valid state of Ohio license; credentialed with insurance panels preferred

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

Required experience with completing DAs, treatment plans and clinical case notes

Required experience with children, adolescents and teens, in addition to preferred experience with couples and families

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

What we have to offer :

Ellie Mental Health offers a competitive & customizable compensation plan, professional development, and flexible scheduling

Hourly pay structure PLUS commission on claims; plus pay for administrative time

Paid holidays

Access to Continuing Education Library

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

What else you should know :

This position will be located at our clinic on White Pond Drive in Akron, OH.

This position will be under the general direction of the Clinical Director, Glorlena Harper

Learn more about our amazing company at www.elliementalhealth.com