Lead Outpatient Mental Health Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Signing bonus
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Free food & snacks
• Dental insurance

As a Lead Therapist at Ellie – Glastonbury, CT, you will have the opportunity to work in a private practice setting, with a collaborative team of professionals committed to delivering the best treatment experience to customers. At Ellie - Glastonbury, you will have competitive compensation and a benefit package that includes medical, dental and vision insurance, Short term and long term disability, as well as PTO and company holidays. You will also have a flexible schedule that allows you more control. You will enjoy the benefits of consultation and training to expand your clinical caseload along with access to a free CEU library for continued learning. The perfect candidate will share our passion for improving and expanding access to quality mental health care and will thrive in a culture that emphasizes our values of autonomy, flexibility, creativity, authenticity, humor, compassion, respect for diversity, acceptance, and determination. All awesome therapists, including BIPOC and LGBTQ+ are encouraged to apply!  

Responsibilities and Duties include

• Evaluate mental health diagnosis, create and implement a treatment plan
• Prepare and submit individual documentation for each session per company guidelines and protocol
• 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
• Attend and participate in all clinical staff meetings 
• Complete all training requirements
• Provide supervision to pre-licensed staff
• Lead agenda-based staff meetings 
• Assist with interviews and training new hires 
• Provide excellent customer service for clients and collaborate with our dynamic team across all locations to further the mission of filling gaps in our community 

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Master’s degree in one of the behavioral sciences
• Have clinical licensure (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, PsyD)
• Experience with completing diagnostic assessments, treatment plans, and progress notes
• Effective written & verbal communication skills
• Ability to demonstrate and model stable, appropriate boundaries with clients
• Comfort and familiarity working with a diverse client base
• Proficient in the use of typical office technology, Apple products, and Electronic Health Record systems

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

• Fully licensed (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, PsyD) with a valid state of Connecticut License
• Specialized experience in neurodivergent-affirming care, identity/gender-affirming care, trauma-informed care, and eating disorders.
• Knowledge of therapy services, community resources, insurance billing, and previous experience with mental health documentation
• Credentialed with insurance panels       
• Previous supervision experience/training
• Identify with Ellie's Core Values

Who is Ellie?

Ellie Mental Health ( is a growing mental health franchise with a new location coming to Glastonbury, CT! This center is run by a compassionate, committed Clinic Director who has a passion for improving and expanding access to quality mental health care in the community, and making therapy more accessible for all. Ellie Glastonbury has a culture that emphasizes creativity, compassion, humor, authenticity and acceptance. We understand that our staff play a vital role in providing high quality services, and are committed to the health, happiness and well-being of our staff as well as clients. The location in Glastonbury has individual offices in a spacious office setting as well as additional space for team collaboration and learning. The hybrid work model provides flexibility around a clinician’s lifestyle and scheduling requirements.