Outpatient Mental Health Therapist

Ellie Mental Health

. Evaluate mental health diagnoses and create and implement treatment plans .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeAshburn • Virginia • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $65,000 - $95,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in evaluating mental health diagnoses and implementing treatment plans while providing compassionate, evidence-based care. Capable of collaborating effectively with diverse populations and coordinating services across various stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Master's Degree In CounselingVirginia Clinical LicenseOutpatient Mental Health ExperienceEvidence-Based Mental Health CareCollaboration With Therapists

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Hard Skills

Mental Health Diagnosis EvaluationTreatment Plan ImplementationDocumentation CompletionCreative InterventionsClinical Caseload Management

Soft Skills

Excellent Customer ServiceAbility To Work IndependentlyTeam CollaborationCompassionate CareComfort With Diverse Populations

Certifications & Qualifications

Virginia Clinical LicenseProvisional/Resident/Supervisee Status

Industry Keywords

Behavioral HealthOutpatient ServicesClinical SpecialtyCase ManagementHigh-Demand Populations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Evaluate mental health diagnoses and create and implement treatment plans
Complete ongoing documentation, including further diagnoses, treatment plan reviews, and case notes, according to company policy
Provide excellent customer service for clients
Collaborate with a dynamic team to further the mission of filling gaps in the community
Utilize creative interventions to help clients achieve and exceed goals
Prepare and submit individual documentation for each session according to 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 clinical staff meetings and trainings
Build a clinical caseload aligned with clinical interests and specialties
Provide outpatient mental health services

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master's degree in counseling, social work, marriage and family therapy, psychology, or another qualifying behavioral health field
Virginia clinical license or eligible provisional/resident/supervisee status, as applicable
Ability to work effectively with a diverse client population
Commitment to providing compassionate, evidence-based mental health care
Experience in outpatient mental health is preferred
Established clinical specialty or willingness to develop one is a bonus
Ability to collaborate with other therapists
Ability to work independently while being part of a team
Comfort working with children, adolescents, couples, families, or other high-demand populations is a bonus
Afternoon/evening availability is a bonus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus based on performance
Opportunity for advancement
401(k) matching
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Paid time off
Comfortable, furnished office space
Credentialing with major insurance carriers
Malpractice coverage
Access to Continuing Education CEU Library
Clinical collaboration and support
Growing referral opportunities
Flexible work from home options available
Clear growth paths for advancing careers
Unique pay model with industry leading compensation