Pre Licensed Outpatient Behavioral Health Therapist

Ellie Mental Health

Outpatient Therapist at Ellie Mental Health delivering mental health care in a supportive environment. Collaborating with clients and teams to improve access to quality mental health services.

Posted 7/7/2026full-timeColorado Springs • Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $60,000 - $80,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Evaluate mental health diagnosis, create, and implement a treatment plan, complete ongoing documentation including further diagnosis, treatment plan reviews, and case notes according to company policy
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
For Full-Time status, clinicians must maintain a caseload of 25 billable hours per week
Coordinate services with case managers, families, work personnel, medical personnel, other Ellie staff, and school staff as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Candidates are required to be registered with DORA as licensed mental health professional (LSW, LCSW, LPCC, LPC, or LMFT) with a valid state of Colorado License
Required experience with completing DAs, treatment plans, and clinical case notes
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Ability to model appropriate boundaries with clients
Ability to complete documentation of services in a timely manner
Comfort working with a diverse client base
Proficient in the use of Office 365 and Electronic Health Record systems (Valant experience a plus!)
Ideal candidates will have a general knowledge of therapy services, community resources, insurance billing, and previous experience with mental health documentation

Benefits

Comp & perks

401(k)
401(k) matching
Competitive salary
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Opportunity for advancement
Paid time off
Training & development
Vision insurance

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Hard Skills & Tools

Mental Health DiagnosisTreatment Plan ImplementationClinical Case NotesDocumentation ComplianceInsurance Billing

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationBoundary SettingCreativity in InterventionsCollaborationCustomer Service

Certifications

DORA Registered LicenseLSWLCSWLPCCLPCLMFT