Kid & Family Therapist (Outpatient Mental Health Therapist), Olathe

Job Summary

We’re currently looking for a Child & Family Therapist who is passionate about supporting kids, teens, and families through life’s challenges with creativity, compassion, and authenticity.

Day in the Life

• Full-time outpatient therapist
• Average of 25 client sessions per week
• Flexible scheduling
• Competitive compensation
• Evening and/or weekend availability required to support client and family needs

Clear Expectations

• Maintain a weekly caseload of 25 client sessions
• Provide consistent evening and/or weekend availability to accommodate school and family schedules
• Flexible scheduling once expectations are met
• Some evening or weekend availability to meet client needs
• Provide thoughtful, creative, evidence-based therapy to a diverse client population
• Evaluate mental health diagnoses, create treatment plans, and document quality care
• Collaborate with a supportive team
• Use clinical judgment freely
• Prepare and submit individual documentation for each session
• Participate in supervision, consultation, and trainings
• Coordinate services with case managers, families, work personnel, medical personnel, other Ellie staff, and school staff as needed

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a behavioral science or related field from an accredited college or university
• Active licensure in your designated field, including temporary and/or junior licenses
• Experience with diagnostic assessments, treatment plans, and clinical case notes
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Comfort working with diverse populations
• Ability to set stable, appropriate boundaries with clients
• Timely documentation habits
• Familiarity with EHR systems (Valant a plus; training provided)

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid administrative time
• Continuing education support
• 401(k) match

Company Culture

• Values-driven culture rooted in creativity, authenticity, humor, compassion, acceptance, and determination
• Opportunity for in-house clinical supervision
• Company outings and celebrations

Application

If you’re a clinician who values connection, growth, and autonomy within a supportive team, apply now and help us reshape the culture of mental health care.

About the Role

We seek creative and collaborative humans with a passion for changing mental health care in fun and meaningful ways.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ellie Mental Health is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workplace where all of our humans can be their authentic selves. We encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every single qualification but are excited about the opportunity to make a difference.

Employee Experience

We take care of our people. Investing in their financial future, providing competitive wages, and setting reasonable caseload expectations ensures that our employees are happy and motivated to provide better client care.

Company Structure

Ellie is a socially responsible for-profit business, allowing us to be flexible and responsive to our community’s needs. Our employees have clear growth paths for advancing their careers, and we strive to create a culture that promotes motivation, engagement, and job satisfaction.