Mental Health Therapist

Company: Ellie Mental Health - 124
Location: Independence
Posted on: February 13, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Competitive salary Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Opportunity for advancement Paid time off Training & development Vision insurance Ellie Mental Health is looking for therapists (LPC, LCSW, and LMFT) who are seeking a different employment experience to ignite their creativity while minimizing the barriers that come with traditional therapy practices. We are a locally owned and operated private practice in Kansas City area that is structured to remove many of the daily obstacles of a provider. We currently have locations in Lee's Summit, Independence, and off of State Line Rd (Missouri side). By offering centralized support for inquires, scheduling, client/therapist matching, insurance contracting, billing and collections , our therapists get to focus on what they love most providing therapeutic healing to their clients. We believe providing a fantastic experience for our therapists is a critical link to better care and better outcomes in mental health. We prioritize our therapists as much as our clients. We offer flexible scheduling, competitive compensation, and excellent benefits. Benefits include PTO, paid holidays, medical & dental insurance, and a 401K w/ match. You will also be provided a beautiful, spacious office that is rent free. We seek a diverse community of therapists to collaborate and support one another. Certifications and/or training in CBT, DBT, EMDR, Play Therapy, and Sand Tray Therapy are a plus. What we offer Competitive compensation with uncapped earning potential Opportunity for health benefits including medical and dental Dedication to a team approach and atmosphere Paid Holidays & PTO (including your birthday) Flexible scheduling Paid Case Consultations Paid Continuing Education time Paid time for therapy note documentation In-house educational library with approved CEU credits Credentialing, office space, and technology all included with employment 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 of 25 client hours 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 Required Qualifications and Skills Candidates are required to have a masters 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 should have a clinical license in the state of Missouri (LMFT, LPC, or LCSW) Required experience with completing diagnostic tools, treatment plans and clinical case notes Ideal candidates will have a general knowledge of therapy services, community resources, insurance billing, and previous experience with mental health documentation Ability to complete and submit documentation of services and other documents in a timely manner Ability to demonstrate and model stable, appropriate boundaries with clients 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. About Ellie Mental Health Ellie Mental Health is a highly successful multi-clinic mental health organization. Ellie was proudly founded on the principle of destigmatizing 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. The main way we do this? With humor! We believe that struggling with mental health issues is 100% normal. Some days are great, and some days make you wish you could dig yourself into a hole and hide from it all. Everyone has those days (even your therapist). Elliementalhealth.com Flexible work from home options available.

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