Job Description

Mental Health Therapist

The perfect candidate will share our passion for improving and expanding access to quality mental health care and will thrive in a culture that emphasizes autonomy, flexibility, creativity, authenticity, humor, compassion, acceptance and self-determination. We offer individual, family, and group therapy services as well as Telehealth. BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ community members are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities and Duties

Complete and evaluate mental health diagnostic assessments, 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 clinical staff meetings and trainings

This role leverages in-person and Telehealth care, meeting our clients where they're at and allowing for a hybrid clinician schedule when appropriate

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 be on track to obtain licensure in their designated field or be currently enrolled in a Master's program at an accredited college or university pursuing the degree and accompanying licensure;

Candidates should have or be pursuing licensure (LMFT, LPC, LCPC, LMSW, LCSW);

Effective written and verbal communication skills;

Interest in some level of community outreach to attract potential clients;

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;

General knowledge of therapy services, community resources, insurance billing and mental health documentation;

Proficient in the use of typical office technology (computers, e-mail, etc.) and Electronic Health Record systems (Valant experience a plus!);

Desire to work in a collaborative atmosphere that embodies Ellie’s values (creativity, authenticity, humor, compassion, acceptance, determination);

Hold specific focus and interest in serving kids and teens

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

Fully licensed mental health professional (LCSW, LMSW, LMFT, LCPC, LPC) with a valid state of Idaho License

Experience with completing DAs, treatment plans and clinical case notes

Experience with couples and families

Experience with children, adolescents and teens

Bilingual or experience with ASL

Certification or pursuing certification in additional interventions (EMDR, Brainspotting, Play Therapy etc.)

What we have to offer:

Competitive salary, excellent benefits and paid time-off

Flexible scheduling

Paid time for continuing education

Pay for administrative time

What else you should know:

Ellie Mental Health is a highly successful multi-clinic mental health organization originally based in Minnesota; however, Ellie in Boise is locally owned and operated. The owner and Director are lifelong Idahoans committed to expanding mental health services in our community. Our vision is to operate a small but mighty clinic with a dedicated team of kickass therapists who support one another in providing excellent services to our clients and the larger community.

Compensation: starting at $45+ per hour

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