Outpatient Mental Health Therapist in Dothan Alabama

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule

About Ellie Mental Health

Ellie Mental Health is a growing network of outpatient mental health clinics dedicated to expanding access to high-quality, compassionate care. Founded on the mission of reducing stigma and removing barriers to mental health treatment, Ellie has built a culture centered on authenticity, humor, creativity, compassion, acceptance, and determination.

We believe clinicians do their best work when supported by a collaborative team, a positive workplace culture, and the freedom to bring their unique strengths and clinical style to client care.

Position Summary

The Outpatient Therapist provides individual, family, and/or group therapy services to clients across a variety of presenting concerns. This role is responsible for conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, maintaining clinical documentation, and delivering evidence-based interventions that support client growth and wellness.

What We Offer

• Industry-leading compensation through a unique pay model
• Comfortable, fully furnished office space
• Supportive, collaborative clinical environment
• Administrative and operational support
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• Additional benefits and employee perks
• A values-driven culture that promotes work-life balance and clinician autonomy

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct diagnostic assessments and establish appropriate diagnoses
• Develop, implement, and review individualized treatment plans
• Provide high-quality outpatient therapy services
• Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation, including progress notes and treatment plan updates
• Utilize creative, evidence-based interventions to help clients achieve treatment goals
• Collaborate with families, schools, medical providers, case managers, and other members of the treatment team as appropriate
• Deliver exceptional client service and foster a welcoming therapeutic environment
• Participate in clinical supervision, staff meetings, trainings, and team collaboration activities
• Maintain a minimum caseload of 27 client sessions per week for full-time status
• Perform other duties related to client care and clinical operations as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field from an accredited institution
• Active state licensure or license eligibility as an LPC-MHSP, LMFT, LCSW, or equivalent behavioral health credential
• Experience completing assessments, treatment plans, and clinical documentation
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to establish and maintain appropriate professional boundaries
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Experience working with diverse populations and presenting concerns
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 and Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems
• Experience with Valant EHR is preferred
• Fully licensed clinicians are preferred and should ideally be credentialed with major insurance panels

Preferred Attributes

• Commitment to providing compassionate, client-centered care
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment
• Creativity, flexibility, and a solution-focused approach to treatment
• Passion for increasing access to mental health services within the community

Join Our Team

If you are passionate about helping others, committed to clinical excellence, and looking for an organization that values both its clients and clinicians, we encourage you to apply and become part of the Ellie Mental Health team.

Flexible work from home options available.