Counselor Trainee or Social Work Practicum Internship

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling around school and/or work requirements
• Hybrid work opportunities if allowable
• Comfortable, furnished office and inclusive environment
• Supervision to meet your program's expectation with multiple LPCC-S's and LISW-S's on staff, access to training library and live trainings to further clinical skills.
• Work laptop provided
• Administrative, technology, scheduling, and referral support

As a Counselor Trainee or Social Work Intern at Ellie Mental Health, you'll share our vision for improving and expanding access to quality mental health care and thrive in an environment driven by our core values of authenticity, humor, compassion, creativity, acceptance, and determination. Ellie was proudly founded on the principle of destigmatizing mental health. The mental health industry is full of barriers, and we’ve made it our goal to fill the gap and find innovative ways to break down these barriers for the communities we serve.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, create and maintain individualized treatment plans
• 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
• Maintain clinical documentation in EHR system
• Maintain a caseload of a minimum of 10 client visits per week
• Actively participate in supervision and ongoing learning opportunities
• Cookordinate services with case managers, families, work personnel, medical personnel, other Ellie staff, and school staff as needed
• Attend and participate in required clinical staff meetings and trainings.

Requirements

• Candidates are required to have be in an accredited master’s degree program working towards an LPC or LSW
• Ability to demonstrate and model stable, appropriate boundaries with clients
• Ability to complete and submit documentation of services and other documents within 24 hours
• Comfort and familiarity working with a diverse client base
• Proficient in the use of Office 365

We recognize that talented individuals may hesitate to apply for a position if they do not meet every listed qualification, particularly women and people of color, based on research showing these groups are less likely to apply unless they satisfy all requirements. We encourage all interested candidates to apply, even if they do not meet every qualification. We value diverse experiences, transferable skills, and potential, and are committed to considering the whole person, not just a checklist of credentials.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be currently enrolled in an accredited master’s degree program working towards an LPC or LSW
• Ability to demonstrate and model stable, appropriate boundaries with clients
• Ability to complete and submit documentation of services and other documents within 24 hours
• Comfort and familiarity working with a diverse client base
• Proficient in the use of Office 365

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Knowledge of mental health disorders and treatment modalities
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical standards

Benefits

• Flexible work from home options available
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Professional development opportunities
• Employee recognition and rewards programs
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits

Pay

Salary range: $50,000 - $70,000 annually

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate school and work requirements

Employee Experience

We take care of our people. It’s that simple. From investing in their financial future, to providing wages that shatter the ceiling in our industry to reasonable caseload expectations we ensure that our people are happy. Happy employees do better work and provide better client care! No matter what it is that you do in your mental health career at Ellie, our clients depend on us cultivating an environment where our employees can thrive so that they can thrive too!

Company Structure

We have created a culture that reminds us that our employees are our leaders!