Outpatient Mental Health Therapist

Ellie Mental Health

Outpatient Mental Health Therapist role at Ellie Mental Health improving mental health care access. Responsibilities include client treatment plans and evaluations with a dynamic team.

Posted 7/15/2026part-timeAlexandria • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $20 - $50 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in mental health diagnosis and treatment planning, with a strong focus on client documentation and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. Proficient in managing a high caseload while providing exceptional customer service and utilizing creative interventions to support client goals.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Master's Degree In Behavioral SciencesClinical Licensure (LMFT, LPCC, LICSW, LP)Experience With Treatment Plans And Clinical Case NotesProficient In Office 365 And Electronic Health Record SystemsEffective Written And Verbal Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Mental Health DiagnosisTreatment Plan ImplementationDocumentation Of ServicesClinical Case NotesIntervention Strategies

Soft Skills

Customer ServiceCollaborationBoundary SettingCreativity

Tools & Technologies

Office 365Electronic Health Record SystemsValant

Certifications & Qualifications

Clinical Licensure

Industry Keywords

Behavioral SciencesClient Caseload ManagementDiverse Client BaseClinical Staff MeetingsTreatment Plan Reviews

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 a minimum of 25 client visits per week
Coordinate services with case managers, families, work personnel, medical personnel, other Ellie staff, and school staff as needed
Attend and participate in all clinical staff meetings and trainings

Requirements

What you’ll need

Candidates are required to have a master’s degree in one of the behavioral sciences or related fields from an accredited college or university and on track to obtain licensure in their designated field
Candidates should have clinical licensure (LMFT, LPCC, LICSW, LP etc.)
Required experience with completing DAs, treatment plans and clinical case notes
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Ability to demonstrate and model stable, appropriate boundaries with clients
Ability to complete and submit documentation of services and other documents in a timely manner
Comfort and familiarity working with a diverse client base
Proficient in the use of Office 365 and Electronic Health Record systems (Valant experience a plus!)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Dental insurance