Outpatient Mental Health Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

Ellie Mental Health | Richmond West End & Chester, VA

Two Locations. One Mission. Join Our Herd!

Ellie Mental Health is growing, and we’re looking for passionate, compassionate therapists who want to make a meaningful difference in the lives of clients while growing professionally in a supportive, collaborative environment.

We are hiring full-time outpatient therapists for two locations:

• Richmond – West End: Our established location, currently open and welcoming new team members.
• Chester, VA: Our new location, scheduled to open in January 2027.

Applicants may express interest in either location or both. Whether you’re an independently licensed clinician, a Virginia Resident in Counseling, or a Virginia Supervisee in Social Work pursuing LCSW licensure, we’d love to connect with you!

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation with a unique pay model
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Simple IRA retirement plan with a 2% employer match
• Health, dental, and vision insurance for eligible full-time employees
• Free clinical supervision for eligible Supervisees in Social Work pursuing LCSW licensure
• Support from a Board-approved clinical supervisor
• Furnished offices and a collaborative team environment
• Opportunities for professional growth and development

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient mental health therapy to individuals, couples, families, and/or groups based on clinical experience and interest.
• Complete diagnostic assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and other required documentation in a timely manner.
• Maintain medical necessity and adhere to ethical, legal, and professional standards.
• Maintain a minimum of 25 completed client visits per week .
• Coordinate care with other providers and community resources as appropriate.
• Participate in team meetings, supervision, and ongoing professional development.
• Contribute to outreach and community engagement efforts as appropriate.

Qualifications

Independently Licensed Clinicians

• Active, independent Virginia clinical license, such as LCSW, LPC, or LMFT.
• Outpatient therapy experience preferred.
• Clinicians credentialed with insurance panels are encouraged to apply.

Residents in Counseling

• Current Virginia Resident in Counseling status.
• Interest in providing outpatient therapy and working toward independent licensure.

Supervisees in Social Work / MSW Graduates

• Applicants who have completed or are nearing completion of a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree and are interested in pursuing LCSW licensure are encouraged to apply.
• Candidates must meet Virginia Board of Social Work requirements to obtain Supervisee in Social Work status before beginning supervised clinical experience that counts toward licensure.
• Clinical supervision is provided at no cost for eligible supervisees by a Board-approved supervisor.
• Candidates must be willing to complete applicable registration, supervision, and licensure requirements established by the Virginia Board of Social Work.

Additional Skills

• Strong communication, organization, and clinical documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team.
• Familiarity with electronic health records; Valant experience is a plus.
• Commitment to inclusive, client-centered, and ethical care.

Don’t Meet Every Requirement?

We encourage you to apply! We value diverse experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds. If you’re passionate about mental health and believe you could be a good fit, we’d love to hear from you.

Employee Experience & Benefits

We strive to create a workplace where clinicians feel supported, valued, and empowered to provide quality care. Eligible full-time employees have access to paid time off, a Simple IRA retirement plan with a 2% employer match, and health, dental, and vision insurance, subject to applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements.

Company Structure

Ellie Mental Health – Richmond West End and Chester are independently owned and operated franchise locations. Employment opportunities and practices may differ from those at other Ellie Mental Health locations.

In short, we’re just people helping people. Wanna join the herd?

Ellie Mental Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected status.

Flexible work from home options available.