Full time mental health therapist (licensed or pre-licensed)

About the role

Ellie Mental Health was founded on the principle of de‑stigmatizing mental health and aims to make mental health accessible to all in the community. Guided by the core values of Humor, Authenticity, Acceptance, Determination, Creativity, and Compassion, we are seeking full‑time online/virtual therapists to join our mission, enjoy a flexible work‑from‑home environment, and help fill gaps in mental health services for diverse populations in Virginia.

Responsibilities

• Offer therapy services for individuals via Telehealth
• Evaluate mental health diagnosis, create, and implement a treatment plan, and complete ongoing documentation including session progress notes, continual assessments, treatment plan reviews, and any other contact notes according to company guidelines
• Maintain a caseload of a minimum of 25 client visits completed per week for full‑time status
• Provide excellent customer service for clients and collaborate with a dynamic team to further the mission
• Utilize creativity in interventions to help clients achieve and exceed goals
• Advocate for clients by coordinating 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 training

Requirements

• Master’s degree in one of the behavioral sciences or related fields from an accredited college or university
• Full VA clinical license (LPC, LCSW, LMFT) or be a master's‑level supervisee/resident working toward licensure with ability to practice independently
• Experience completing psychosocial assessments, treatment plans, and clinical case notes
• Ability to complete and submit documentation of services promptly
• Experience and comfort working with diverse populations
• Ability to demonstrate and model stable, appropriate boundaries with clients
• Experience with children, adolescents, and young adults
• Proficient in standard office technology (computers, e‑mail, etc.) and Electronic Health Record systems (experience with Valant a plus)
• Ability to pass a background check

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

• Experience with adults and teens
• General knowledge of therapy services provided in an outpatient setting, community resources, and insurance billing
• Certified in specialty treatment modalities
• Fluent in a language in addition to English (a plus)

Benefits

• Training & development
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance