ELLIE IS COMING TO OMAHA, NEBRASKA! Be a part of a national movement to end the stigma, fill the gaps, and bring greater innovation to mental health. Ellie Mental Health in Omaha is seeking a Clinical Director to support the startup and on-going operations of this new clinic.

About Ellie Mental Health 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 clinics in Minnesota and a growing number of locally owned and operated franchises across the country.

Ellie was proudly founded on the principle of destigmatizing mental health. 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.

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking a passionate Clinical Director for our Omaha location who is aligned with making a positive impact in our community. The perfect candidate will share our vision for improving and expanding access to quality mental health care, and who will thrive in an environment driven by our core values which are authenticity, humor, compassion, creativity, acceptance, and determination.

Position Overview

The Clinic Director (CD) is responsible for the overall performance and operations of the clinic. The Clinic Director manages staff performance, hires and recruits clinical staff to meet staffing expectations and clinical revenue needs, provides all training and ongoing developmental support, is accountable to meeting clinic’s fiscal goals, develops and sustains relationships with referral partners, and provides ongoing administrative and clinical oversight. The Clinic Director will also maintain a small caseload (approximately 10 hours per week). The Clinic Director works collaboratively with their Franchise Owner and will be highly compensated (salary, commissions, and bonuses!) for accepting responsibility for the overall performance and operation of a clinic composed of approximately 12-15 professional therapists. This is a full time position.

Reporting & Supervision

Clinic Director reports to local Franchise Owner.

All clinic therapists report to Clinic Director.

Required Skills/Abilities

Master’s Degree or higher education in mental health discipline.

Independently licensed with a Nebraska issued clinical practice license (e.g., LIMHP, LIPC, LICSW, etc.).

Strong leadership, problem-solving, and executive skill sets.

Strong working knowledge of state requirements regulating mental health practice.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills; Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Working understanding of human resource principles, practices, and procedures.

Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

Ability to function well in a high-paced and changing environment.

Proficient with Microsoft 365 applications.

Adept at learning and navigating Electronic Health Record systems.

Clinic Director Responsibilities include:

Hiring, Training, and Staff Management

Oversee the hiring process for all therapists at their clinic.

Provide all training for clinic new hires, ensuring all required Ellie Mental Health clinical and operational policies and procedures are taught and followed.

Assess ongoing development and training needs and conduct ongoing training as needed.

Hold staff compassionately accountable for meeting performance expectations.

Manage staff performance, including implementing Performance Coaching, Performance Improvement Plans, and termination process as needed.

Supervision and Consultation

Oversee peer consultation groups to ensure clinical excellence and align with best practices.

Provide clinical oversight to clinic’s Mental Health Practitioners and Professionals, including signing clinical documentation for pre-licensed providers.

Participate in Clinic Director Peer Consult Group.

Provide 1:1 consultation with all therapy staff to review productivity, caseload, and clinical documentation.

Client Care

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.

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.

Clinic Oversight

Collaborate with franchise owner and Ellie Mental Health corporate staff (as needed) to implement strategies for fiscal and clinical efficiency.

Monitor and manage clinic office schedules and office supplies.

Provide timely response to concerns raised by clients, clinicians, or external stakeholders.

Serve as point of contact for building management related issues or concerns.

Clinic Outreach, Marketing, and Networking

Spearhead clinic’s community outreach and engagement efforts, in collaboration with franchise owner and consistent with guidance from Ellie Outreach Team.

Collaborate with Ellie Marketing Team to promote clinic’s online visibility.

Organizational Leadership

Collaborate with franchise owner and Ellie Corporate Team to implement all required policies and procedures

Identify opportunities to improve client care, quality, and effectiveness, and implement changes in collaboration with franchise owner

Benefits:

• Healthcare
• Dental
• Vision