Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Benefits :

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Flexible schedule
• Training & development

Ellie Mental Health is more than just an outpatient clinic - it's a community of bad @ss clinicians who are passionate about improving access to quality mental health care.

Our core values of authenticity, humor, compassion, creativity, acceptance, and determination serve as the backbone of our practice.

We believe in partnering with the community to make therapy relatable and comfortable for everyone, breaking down stigmas along the way.

Our clinicians create flexible schedules to ensure they can care for their clients while achieving their personal and professional goals.

Come join us in our mission to improve mental health care - together, we can make a difference!

REQUIRED Qualifications and Skills :

• Must have a master’s degree in social work from an accredited college or university
• Candidates must be a New York State Licensed Mental Health Counselor
• 3 years or more of clinical experience
• Experience with completing evaluations, treatment plans, and clinical case notes
• Ability to demonstrate and model stable, appropriate boundaries with clients
• Ability to collaborate on a motivated team, excellent work ethic, and strong clinical skills
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in the use of Office 365 and EHR systems (Valant)
• Fully Licensed Clinicians will ideally be credentialed with insurance panels

Responsibilities include :

• Evaluate mental health diagnoses, create, implement, and maintain treatment plans and complete ongoing documentation
• Provide excellent customer service for clients and collaborate with a dynamic team to further the mission of filling gaps in our community
• Provide services like individual, group, and family therapy
• Utilize creativity in interventions to help clients achieve and exceed goals
• Provide great customer service by working at least 2 weeknights and / or Saturday
• Attend and participate in all clinical staff meetings and trainings
• Bring awesome ideas to the table for topics like groups, outreach, and partnerships

Passion for topics such as, but not limited to :

• Trauma focuses (i.e. EMDR)
• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
• Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
• Humanistic therapy (strength-based, individualized, client-focused)
• Gender identity and sexual orientation
• PTSD
• Group therapy
• Psychotherapy
• Play therapy, art therapy, musical therapy
• Working with older adults 65+

What we have to offer you :

• Flexible hours (you control your schedule ya know, the way it should be!) with a requirement of 30-35 hours a week
• Competitive compensation packages
• Healthcare, dental, vision insurance
• 401(k) matching once eligibility has been met
• Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, and Life Insurance
• Paid time off (including 7 Paid holidays : New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day AND 1 day the week of your birthday)
• Awesome team building activities (like parties, not trust falls ) and sweet Ellie swag
• Incredible learning & development opportunities, including CEUs
• Tons of consultation and support from peers, supervisors, and Ellie leadership
• Opportunities to get creative in turning your passions into new programs and services
• Promotional opportunities and career development (if you go with us, you grow with us!)
• The ability to do meaningful, challenging work on a fun and collaborative team

Who the heck is Ellie?

Watch our Welcome to Ellie video : https : / / youtu.be / o9Boz0IUII