Licensed/Prelicensed Child Mental Health Therapist - Woodbridge

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching

About the Role

Ellie Mental Health Woodbridge is seeking creative, authentic therapists to work with children and teens (ages 5–12 and adolescents/young adults). Both licensed and pre‑licensed clinicians are welcome. The clinic removes daily obstacles and administrative burdens so therapists can focus on client care. Centralized administrative support handles credentialing, marketing, insurance billing, and referral matching/scheduling. The team values autonomy, flexibility, compassion, acceptance, determination, authenticity, and fun.

Therapists enjoy a caseload that supports work/life balance (full‑time minimum 30 client visits per week), access to continuing‑education materials, and clear growth paths from intern to clinic director. The Manassas clinic is growing quickly and emphasizes a collaborative, inclusive culture where happy therapists provide better client care.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in a behavioral science or related field from an accredited college/university
• Full Virginia clinical license (LPC, LCSW, etc.) preferred
• Experience completing psychosocial assessments, treatment plans, and clinical case notes
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to complete and submit documentation promptly
• Experience and comfort working with children ages 5–12
• Ability to demonstrate and model stable, appropriate boundaries with clients
• Experience with children, adolescents, and young adults
• Comfort working with a diverse client base
• Proficiency with standard office technology (computers, email) and Electronic Health Record systems (Valant experience a plus)
• Fluency in a language other than English (preferred)
• Ability to pass a background check

Responsibilities

• Provide therapy services for individuals, families, and groups
• Evaluate mental health diagnoses, create and implement treatment plans, and complete ongoing documentation (session progress notes, continual assessments, treatment plan reviews, contact notes) per company guidelines
• Maintain a minimum caseload of 30 client visits per week for full‑time status
• Deliver excellent customer service and collaborate with the team to fill community gaps
• Utilize creative interventions to help clients achieve and exceed goals
• Advocate for clients by coordinating with case managers, families, schools, medical personnel, and other Ellie staff
• Attend and participate in all clinical staff meetings and trainings

Pay

$65,000 – $80,000 per year

Schedule

Flexible scheduling with work‑from‑home options available.

Culture & Values

Ellie Mental Health is a socially responsible for‑profit business that prioritizes flexibility, innovative decision‑making, creativity, and its people. Core values — humor, creativity, authenticity, acceptance, determination, and compassion — are applied internally as well as in the community. Employees have clear advancement paths, reasonable caseloads, and a supportive environment designed to prevent burnout. The company believes that taking care of its people leads to better client care and a thriving workplace.