Child & Adolescent Therapist
About the role
Ellie Mental Health in Newton is seeking creative, compassionate, and child/adolescent-focused therapists.
Responsibilities
- Provide therapy to children and adolescents, using developmentally appropriate and creative, play and/or expressive based interventions
- Work collaboratively with caregivers, schools, and other providers for wraparound support
- Complete diagnostic assessments, treatment plans, and timely case documentation
- Maintain a minimum of 25 weekly client sessions for full-time status
- Attend weekly team meetings/group supervision, trainings, and contribute to Ellie’s collaborative, inclusive environment
Required Qualifications And Skills
- Master’s degree in behavioral health field (Social Work, Counseling, MFT, etc.)
- Candidates will have active Massachusetts clinical license (LICSW, LMHC, LMFT, etc.) or be working towards licensure
- Experience providing therapy to children, teens, and families
- Comfort using creative, expressive, or play-based approaches
- Strong diagnostic and documentation skills
- Tech-savvy and comfortable with EHRs (Valant experience a plus)
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation with uncapped earning potential
- Medical, dental, & vision insurance
- 25 clinical hours per week for full time status
- Flexible scheduling with strong preference for availability weekdays from 3 pm on and/or at least one weekend day
- Team-centered, supportive, and creative culture
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Match
- Free CEU credits + paid CEU time
- Pay for administrative time
- Licensure reimbursement
- Credentialing, office space, and technology provided
- Free supervision provided for licensure if needed
- Robust administrative support, referral assistance, and client/therapist matching
- Not 100% remote—hybrid flexibility with meaningful in-person connection
About Ellie Mental Health
Founded by clinicians, Ellie’s mission is to destigmatize and humanize mental health care. We believe therapy should be accessible, authentic, and—even in the hard moments—enjoyable. Our Newton office is locally owned and driven by the belief that therapists deserve a workplace where they feel heard, supported, valued, and empowered.
Flexible work from home options available.
Compensation
$63,000.00 - $123,000.00 per year
Seeking creative & collaborative humans with a passion for changing mental health care in fun and meaningful ways.
About Ellie Mental Health
Founded by clinicians, Ellie’s mission is to destigmatize and humanize mental health care. We believe therapy should be accessible, authentic, and—even in the hard moments—enjoyable. Our Newton office is locally owned and driven by the belief that therapists deserve a workplace where they feel heard, supported, valued, and empowered.