Play Therapist

About the Role

Children often communicate through play long before they have the words to describe what they're feeling. We're looking for a compassionate, creative therapist who enjoys working with children and families and wants to make therapy engaging, developmentally appropriate, and effective. At Ellie Mental Health, you'll have the freedom to bring your clinical style to your work while being supported by a collaborative team that values flexibility, professional growth, and clinician well-being.

As a Play Therapist, you'll primarily work with children, adolescents, and families using play-based and other creative, age-appropriate therapeutic approaches. You'll help young clients build emotional regulation, coping skills, confidence, communication skills, and healthier relationships.

You don't need to check every box to be considered. If you're passionate about helping children and families and want a practice where creativity and clinical autonomy are valued, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities

• Conducting assessments and establishing individualized treatment goals
• Providing individual and family therapy
• Incorporating play and creative interventions into treatment
• Supporting parents and caregivers with strategies to reinforce progress at home
• Coordinating care with schools, physicians, and other providers when appropriate
• Maintaining timely clinical documentation
• Participating in consultation, supervision, team meetings, and training
• Providing in-person and telehealth services when appropriate

Requirements

Ideal Candidates:

• Enjoy working with children, adolescents, and families
• Understand developmental and age-appropriate therapeutic approaches
• Can build strong relationships with both children and caregivers
• Are creative and flexible in their clinical approach
• Value collaborative, client-centered care
• Communicate effectively and maintain appropriate professional boundaries

Licensure We Welcome:

• LPC or LPC Candidate
• LCSW or LMSW
• LMFT or LMFT Candidate

Clinicians approaching full independent licensure are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field
• Active Oklahoma license or eligible candidate/associate status
• Experience with children, adolescents, and/or families preferred
• Knowledge of assessment, treatment planning, and clinical documentation
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to successfully complete a background check

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Clinical supervision
• Flexible scheduling
• CEU support and ongoing training (including free CEU library)
• Paid administrative time
• Administrative support
• Telehealth opportunities
• Career growth and advancement opportunities
• Collaborative clinical environment
• Regular team meetings
• Technology & equipment provided
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Additional benefits for eligible full-time employees

Pay

$74,000.00 – $86,400.00 per year

Schedule

Flexible scheduling available.