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PreLicensed Outpatient Mental Health Therapist

Ellie Mental Health, Fredericksburg, VA, United States


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Ellie Mental Health is hiring an outpatient mental health therapist for its Fredericksburg, Virginia location! Come be a part of a growing team that is working to break down barriers to mental health care in our community.

Responsibilities

Complete intakes and establish follow‑up sessions for individuals, make assessments and diagnoses, create and implement a treatment plan

Prepare and maintain clinical documentation based on company policy

Provide excellent customer service for clients and collaborate with a dynamic team to further the mission to fill the gap 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

For full‑time status, provide 25–30 hours of direct service per week

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

Required Qualifications and Skills

Master’s degree in one of the behavioral sciences or related fields from an accredited college or university

License‑eligible in Virginia and willing to pursue clinical licensure

Experience providing direct therapy to children, adolescents and adults

Experience in completing psychosocial assessments, treatment plans, and clinical case notes

Effective written and verbal communication skills

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 Office 365 and Electronic Health Record systems (Valant experience a plus)

Additional Desired Qualifications and Skills

General knowledge of therapy services provided in an outpatient setting, community resources, and insurance billing

Certified in specialty treatment modalities to include trauma‑informed care, TFCBT, EMDR, and Veteran culture

Fluent in a language in addition to English

Premium Perks We Offer

Competitive salary; benefits for full‑time employees include health and life insurance plans, up to 3 weeks paid leave, 11 paid holidays, and professional development including workplace wellness initiatives focusing on self‑care and burnout reduction

Hourly pay structure PLUS commission on claims

Flexible scheduling with opportunities for both in‑person and virtual appointments

Access to a large free continuing education library and 10 hours of paid time off for continuing education annually

Pay for administrative time that covers consultation and documentation

Clinic Description
Our mission is to make getting mental health care the norm. As an Outpatient Therapist at Ellie Mental Health, you will share our vision for improving and expanding access to quality mental health care. The mental health industry is full of barriers, and we’ve made it our goal to fill the gap and find innovative ways to break down these barriers for the communities we serve.

What Else You Should Know

This position will be under the general supervision of the Clinical Director.

Flexible work from home options available.

Compensation: $53,000.00 - $72,000.00 per year

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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