Outpatient Therapist – Child & Adolescent

Ellie Mental Health

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

Posted 10/17/2026full-timeAshburn • Virginia • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $72,000 - $90,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in evaluating mental health diagnoses and implementing treatment plans for children and adolescents. Proficient in documentation, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, and providing exceptional customer service to clients and families.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Master's Degree In CounselingVirginia Clinical LicenseExperience With Children And AdolescentsDocumentation ComplianceCollaboration With Multidisciplinary Teams

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Hard Skills

Mental Health Diagnosis EvaluationTreatment Plan ImplementationCreative InterventionsCase DocumentationClient Goal Achievement

Soft Skills

Excellent Customer ServiceCollaborationComfort With Diverse PopulationsAdaptability

Certifications & Qualifications

Virginia Clinical LicenseProvisional/Resident/Supervisee Status

Industry Keywords

Behavioral HealthChild And Adolescent CaseloadClinical Staff MeetingsFamily CollaborationCommunity Gaps

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Evaluate mental health diagnosis and create and implement treatment plans
Complete ongoing documentation, including further diagnosis, treatment plan reviews, and case notes
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
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 child and adolescent caseload serving clients ages 6–17

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
Experience or strong interest in working with children and adolescents ages 6–17
Comfort working with diverse children, adolescents, and families
After-school/evening availability
Ability to collaborate with parents, caregivers, case managers, families, medical personnel, school staff, and clinical teams
Ability to complete documentation according to company policy and protocol
Ability to attend clinical staff meetings and trainings

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Paid time off
401(k)
Flexible schedule
Competitive compensation
Comfortable, furnished offices
Credentialing with major insurance carriers
Malpractice coverage
Access to Continuing Education CEU Library
Clinical support and collaboration
Clinical supervision for eligible LPC/LMFT/LCSW residents or supervisees at no cost
Flexible work from home options
Clear growth paths for advancing careers
Reasonable caseload expectations
Unique pay model with industry leading compensation