Child and Adolescent Outpatient Licensed Mental Health Therapist

Company: Ellie Mental Health - 177
Location: Portland
Posted on: February 14, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Benefits: 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Training & development 401(k) Bonus based on performance Company parties Vision insurance Compassionate , Innovative and Revolutionary. Do these empowering words describe you? If so, this is your opportunity to be part of a new, locally owned Ellie Mental Health clinic. We are operating in the Greater Portland area to complement and supplement the ever-present demand for the highest quality of outpatient mental health services! Our objective: Change the quality of life for our clinicians as well as our clients! Perks: Annual Performance Based Raises Paid vacation and holidays, including your birthday and Volunteer Hours 401K Plan with Generous Employer Match Healthcare Benefits (Medical/Dental/Vision) Paid time for required annual CEU training with access to Ellies CEU library Potential funding towards licensure certification/recertification Client-Therapist Matching Dedicated/well appointed office space for full time clinicians with Telehealth options Opportunity to be creative and develop your passions into new programs and services Please note: We have two salary options. Range posted is based on licensure and years of experience. Position is located in Falmouth, ME. *Requires availability to come into the office most days with the flexibility for some remote work. About Ellie: Ellie Mental Health was founded in 2015 by Erin Pash, LMFT and Kyle Keller, LICSW when they opened the first Ellie clinic in Minneapolis. Since then, the Ellie Fam has continued to grow with multiple locally owned and operated clinics across the country. Ellie's mantra is to de-stigmatize mental health. The mental health industry is full of barriers, and weve made it our goal to fill the gap and find innovative ways to break down these barriers for the communities we serve. At Ellie, our objective is to provide our team with their ideal life/work balance enabling them to deliver the best to those who need it the most. The Position: As a Child and Adolescent Outpatient Therapist at Ellie Mental Health, you will share our vision for improving and expanding access to quality mental health care and thrive in an environment driven by our core values of authenticity, humor, compassion, creativity, acceptance, and determination. You will own your client portfolio and optimally manage your hours with support from the executive clinic director. Responsibilities: Clinical documentation: Intake paperwork for services including biopsychosocial assessments, assessment for medical necessity, provide/clarify diagnosis, and create and implement initial treatment plans. Complete ongoing documentation in a timely manner including annual assessments, re-assessment of diagnosis, treatment plan reviews, insurance reviews, collateral contacts, progress notes, and other documentation as appropriate according to company policy/protocol and client needs. Provide excellent clinical services for clients through the use of creativity and innovative therapy tools to help them and their families achieve and exceed their goals. Coordinate services/referrals and collaborate with families and professional supports including work personnel, medical/med management personnel, case managers, other Ellie staff, and school staff as needed. Collaborate with a dynamic and passionate team to further the mission of filling the gaps in our community. Attend and participate in all clinical staff meetings, administrative meetings, individual supervision, and trainings. Maintain an unrestricted active clinical license for practice. Maintain a caseload of a minimum of 25 client visits per week to be considered full-time status and receive benefits. The schedule is flexible and based on your availability! Other stuff we probably forgot to add but just as meaningful and important to your role ;) Required Qualifications and Skills: Have a masters degree in one of the behavioral health sciences from an accredited college or university. Have a Maine-issued unrestricted full or conditional clinical license to practice (LCSW, LCPC, LMFT, or Conditional etc). Focus of clinical work is with children and adolescents with flexibility to see people through young adulthood (ages 5-30). Ability to work with families/guardians as part of treatment and conduct family therapy and parenting support. Willingness to work after school and/or weekend hours to meet client availability. (Must be able to work at least 3 nights to 6pm or later in person) Required experience with completing biopsychosocial/diagnostic assessments, treatment plans and clinical progress notes. Effective written and verbal communication skills. Ability to demonstrate and model stable appropriate boundaries with clients/guardians and engage in ethical practice. Organized and reliable, including the ability to complete and submit documentation in a timely manner. Ability to manage and own your client portfolio with Clinic Director's oversight. Comfort and familiarity working with a diverse client base and family systems demonstrating compassion and acceptance. Proficient in the use of Office 365 and Electronic Health Record systems (Valant experience a plus!) Ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a team environment that values humor and authenticity. A passion for destigmatizing mental health and willingness to support efforts through community involvement. A willingness to be completely transparent and genuine with a dab of levity and dollop of passion and enthusiasm! Preferred Qualifications and Skills: Experience with family and/or couples therapy. 1 year post graduate experience providing therapy as a conditionally licensed provider. Registration or certification in one of the expressive arts therapies. Experience with play therapy and/or sand tray therapy. Specialized training in other innovative, creative, and/or holistic therapy approaches.

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