Mental Health Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

Clinic Description
Ellie Mental Health is coming to Columbus! Opening in January 2023!

As a fast growing mental health and wellness agency with over 400 locations opening across the nation, and HQ based in Minnesota, we offer incredible national resources for you and your clients along with the local presence and flavor of Columbus. We offer individual, family, couples, and group therapy services. The Ellie Staff prides itself on being an innovative and creative team that works collaboratively with clients and community organizations to deliver the most comprehensive and personalized treatment to all clients.

BIPOC and LGBTQ encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities and Duties

• 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
• Maintain a caseload of a minimum of 25 client visits per week
• 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
• 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
• Other stuff we probably forgot to add but just as meaningful and important to your role ;)

Required Qualifications and Skills

• 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 or be pursuing clinical licensure (LMFT, LPCC, LICSW, LP etc.)
• Required experience with completing DAs, treatment plans and clinical case notes
• Required experience with children, adolescents and teens
• 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 typical office technology (computers, e-mail, etc.) and Electronic Health Record systems (Valent experience a plus!)

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

• Preferred that candidates have a fully licensed mental health professional (LICSW, LMFT, LPCC, LP) with a valid state of Georgia License.
• Preferred experience with couples and families
• Ideal candidates will have a general knowledge of therapy services, community resources, insurance billing, and previous experience with mental health documentation
• Fully Licensed Clinicians will ideally be credentialed with insurance panels.