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Ellie Mental Health

Location:
United States, Downers Grove

Category:
Health and Beauty

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

60000.00 - 85000.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

Do you want to be a driving force to help destigmatize mental health? Are you looking for a private practice with an established team that is driven by its core values? Then come join our multi-location clinic for Ellie Mental Health in the Chicago Western Suburbs (Downers Grove, Oak Brook & Itasca). We are looking for therapists who are aligned with our values of Creativity, Humor, Acceptance, Determination, Compassion & Authenticity. We offer incredible work-life balance, flexibility to set your schedule, a warm and inviting office, and more of the good stuff while removing the "busy" stuff from a traditional private practice setting.

Job Responsibility:

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
For Full-Time status clinicians should be able to maintain a minimum caseload of 27 client visits per week (monthly target is 110 sessions)
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

Requirements:

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, LCPC, LCSW, etc)
Required experience with completing DAs, treatment plans and clinical case notes
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 (Valant experience a plus!)
Ability to pass a background check

Nice to have:

Preferred that candidates have a fully licensed mental health professional (LCSW, LMFT, LCPC) with a valid state of Illinois License. (Supervision available for LSW, LPC and other professionals)
Preferred experience with children, adolescents, adults, 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

What we offer:

401(k)
Competitive salary
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Paid time off
Training & development
Vision insurance
Full-time W-2 based compensation
Paid PTO & Holidays
Medical, Dental & Vision benefits (Blue Cross Blue Shield & SunLife)
Company paid Short-term and Long-term disability insurance
401(k) plan
CEU fee reimbursement
Bi-annual licensure fee renewal reimbursement
Tons of consultation, support, supervision, and flexibility in scheduling and hours
Quarterly team building activities

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 08, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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