Bilingual Outpatient Child & Adolescent Therapist

Benefits

• 401(k) plan
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

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
• For Full-Time status clinicians should be able to maintain a minimum caseload of 27 client visits per week (monthly target is 110 sessions)
• Utilize creativity in interventions to help clients achieve and exceed goals
• Prepare and submit individual documentation for each session per company guidelines and protocol
• Cookordinate 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 be clinically licensed (LMFT, LCPC, LCSW) or be pursuing clinical licensure as a LPC or LSW
• 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

• Spanish-speaking or bilingual therapist (Spanish/English)
• Preferred that candidates are 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
• Full-time W-2 based compensation
• Paid PTO & Holidays
• Medical, Dental & Vision benefits (Blue Cross Blue Shield & SunLife)
• Company paid Short-term and Long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) plan
• CEU fee reimbursement
• Bi-annual licensure fee renewal reimbursement
• Tons of consultation, support, supervision, and flexibility in scheduling and hours
• Quarterly team building activities