Mental Health Therapist

About Ellie Mental Health

Ellie Mental Health is a locally owned and operated private practice in the Kansas City area, structured to remove many of the daily obstacles therapists face. We currently have locations in Lee's Summit, Independence, the Northland, and off of State Line Rd (Missouri side). By offering centralized support for inquiries, scheduling, client/therapist matching, insurance contracting, billing, and collections, our therapists focus on what they love most—providing therapeutic healing to their clients.

Ellie was proudly founded on the principle of destigmatizing mental health. We aim to fill gaps and break down barriers in the mental health industry with humor and innovation. We believe struggling with mental health issues is 100% normal, and we prioritize both our therapists and clients to achieve better care and outcomes.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Evaluate mental health diagnoses, create and implement treatment plans, and complete ongoing documentation, including further diagnosis, treatment plan reviews, and case notes according to company policy.
• For full-time status, maintain a caseload of 25 client hours per week.
• 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.
• Prepare and submit individual documentation for each session per company guidelines and protocol.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Master’s degree in behavioral sciences or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• On track to obtain licensure in Missouri as an LMFT, LPC, or LCSW.
• Required experience with diagnostic tools, treatment plans, and clinical case notes.
• General knowledge of therapy services, community resources, insurance billing, and mental health documentation.
• Ability to complete and submit documentation in a timely manner.
• Demonstrated ability to model stable, appropriate boundaries with clients.
• Comfort and familiarity working with a diverse client base.
• Proficiency in office technology (computers, email) and Electronic Health Record systems.

Certifications and/or training in CBT, DBT, EMDR, Play Therapy, and Sand Tray Therapy are a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with uncapped earning potential.
• Health benefits including medical and dental insurance.
• Paid holidays and PTO (including your birthday).
• Flexible scheduling.
• Paid case consultations and continuing education time.
• Paid time for therapy note documentation.
• In-house educational library with approved CEU credits.
• Credentialing, rent-free office space, and technology provided.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Vision insurance.
• Opportunity for advancement and professional development.

Pay

$55,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year.

Employee Experience

We take care of our people by investing in their financial future, offering industry-leading wages, and maintaining reasonable caseload expectations. Our culture prioritizes humor, creativity, authenticity, acceptance, determination, and compassion to combat emotional fatigue and burnout. Employees have clear growth paths for career advancement, and we foster a collaborative, supportive environment where therapists can thrive.

Company Structure

Ellie is a socially responsible for-profit business, allowing us to be flexible and responsive to community needs. Unlike traditional non-profits or government agencies, our model promotes creativity, higher compensation, and a motivated workforce. We’re focused on changing how mental health is treated—one person at a time.