Child & Adolescent Therapist
Ellie Mental Health
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Lexington • Massachusetts • United States
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Salary
💰 $63,000 - $123,000 per year
About the role
- Provide therapy to children and adolescents, using developmentally appropriate and creative, play and/or expressive based interventions
- Work collaboratively with caregivers, schools, and other providers for wraparound support
- While caseload is primarily youth-focused, there is also opportunity to work with adults across the lifespan
- Complete diagnostic assessments, treatment plans, and timely case documentation
- Maintain a minimum of 25 weekly client sessions for full-time status
- Attend weekly team meetings/group supervision, trainings, and contribute to Ellie’s collaborative, inclusive environment
Requirements
- Master’s degree in behavioral health field (Social Work, Counseling, MFT, etc.)
- Candidates will have active Massachusetts clinical license (LICSW, LMHC, LMFT, etc.) or be working towards licensure
- Experience providing therapy to children, teens, and families
- Comfort using creative, expressive, or play-based approaches
- Strong diagnostic and documentation skills
- Tech-savvy and comfortable with EHRs (Valant experience a plus)
- Successful background check
- Authorization to work in the US
Benefits
- Competitive compensation with uncapped earning potential
- Medical, dental, & vision insurance
- 25 clinical hours per week for full time status
- Flexible scheduling with strong preference for availability weekdays from 3 pm on and/or at least one weekend day
- Team-centered, supportive, and creative culture
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Match
- Free CEU credits + paid CEU time
- Pay for administrative time
- License renewal reimbursement
- Credentialing, office space, and technology provided
- Free supervision provided for licensure if needed
- Robust administrative support, referral assistance, and client/therapist matching
- Not 100% remote—hybrid flexibility with meaningful in-person connection
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
diagnostic assessmentstreatment planscase documentationtherapyplay-based interventionsexpressive interventionscreative approaches
Soft skills
collaborationcommunicationinclusivitycreativityorganizational skills
Certifications
Master’s degree in behavioral healthLICSWLMHCLMFT