Clinic DescriptionEllie Mental Health is a growing nationally and we’re opening a new location in Fairfield, Connecticut. We’re looking to serve Fairfield and the surrounding communities through individual, couples and family therapy services. We offer both in-person and tele-health services, as well as a hybrid work model that can be flexible around a clinician’s lifestyle and scheduling requirements.

The Ellie staff prides itself on being an innovative and creative team that works collaboratively with clients and community providers to deliver the most comprehensive and personalized treatment to all clients.

Ellie Mental Health is excited to welcome a new Licensed Therapist to our Fairfield Clinic!

Responsibilities and Duties

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 must maintain a caseload of a minimum of 25 client visits per week

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

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

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Required Qualifications and Skills

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 must be fully licensed (LMFT, LPC, LCSW, etc.)

Required experience with completing DAs, treatment plans and clinical case notes

Required experience with children, adolescents and teens

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.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

Preferred experience working with children, adolescents and teens

Preferred experience with 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 who are credentialed with insurance panels will be prioritized

Flexible work from home options available.