What are the responsibilities and job description for the Child or Adolescent Focused Therapist position at Ellie Mental Health - Hollywood, FL?
Benefits:
At Ellie Mental Health, we are looking for a compassionate and skilled Child/Adolescent Therapist who is committed to enhancing the mental health of young clients and their families. You’ll be a part of a team that prioritizes creating a supportive and inclusive environment, driven by our values of authenticity, humor, compassion, creativity, acceptance, and determination. We offer a blend of in-person and telehealth services, allowing our clinicians flexibility and the opportunity to create the best treatment outcomes for their clients.
Key Responsibilities
Ellie Mental Health was founded by clinicians who recognized the need for greater access to care and have committed to breaking down barriers in mental health treatment. We prioritize clinician well-being, offering ample administrative support, flexible scheduling, and innovative service models. Our clinics foster an inclusive, welcoming environment where therapists can focus on doing what they do best—providing excellent care to their clients.
We are proud to offer Equal Employment Opportunities to all applicants and employees, and we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment. Reasonable accommodations are available to individuals with disabilities, as required by law.
Note: This is a fee-for-service position with high earning potential, but it is important to apply to this role with the expectation of fee-for-service in mind.
Independent franchisees are Equal Opportunity employers committed to diverse and inclusive workforces. Franchisees are independent business people and not employed by Ellie Family Services, PLLP, d/b/a “Ellie Mental Health”, Ellie MSO, LLC, or Ellie FAM LLC. Thus, each franchisee and each franchisee clinic is unique and the franchisee is alone responsible for all employment matters in their clinic, including the terms and conditions of employment for their employees, such as hiring, firing, discipline, supervision, staffing and scheduling. Depending on the clinic location you select, the job for which you apply may be in a clinic owned and operated by an independent franchisee, and not with the corporate-owned clinics, which are based in Minnesota. This means the franchisee, not Ellie Family Services, PLLP, is responsible for all employment matters at the clinic. If you are hired for the job, the franchisee will be your employer, not Ellie Family Services, PLLP or any of its affiliated entities. For franchisee clinic locations, please contact the franchisee organization directly to the extent you need assistance in completing forms or otherwise participating in that franchisee’s application process.
Ellie Mental Health is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, or any other legally-recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change or adjustment to a job or work environment that will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing an undue hardship on the operation of the business.
- 401(k)
- Bonus based on performance
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Health insurance
At Ellie Mental Health, we are looking for a compassionate and skilled Child/Adolescent Therapist who is committed to enhancing the mental health of young clients and their families. You’ll be a part of a team that prioritizes creating a supportive and inclusive environment, driven by our values of authenticity, humor, compassion, creativity, acceptance, and determination. We offer a blend of in-person and telehealth services, allowing our clinicians flexibility and the opportunity to create the best treatment outcomes for their clients.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide diagnostic evaluations and develop tailored treatment plans for children, adolescents, and their families, focusing on both individual and family therapy as needed.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation, including initial assessments, ongoing treatment plans, case notes, and progress reviews.
- Collaborate closely with interdisciplinary team members, including medication providers, psychologists, and other mental health professionals, to ensure a comprehensive approach to care.
- Engage with external stakeholders such as school staff, medical professionals, and case managers to coordinate holistic care for clients.
- Participate actively in clinical team meetings and engage in ongoing professional development and training.
- Offer therapeutic services that integrate play-based methods, Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), or other evidence-based approaches relevant to the developmental needs of children and adolescents.
- Maintain strong caregiver involvement and conduct family therapy sessions as appropriate to address family dynamics and promote effective support systems.
- Provide therapy services both in person at our clinic and via telehealth, ensuring flexible access to care.
- Master's degree in a behavioral health field (e.g., psychology, counseling, social work) from an accredited institution.
- Clinical licensure as an LMFT, LMHC, LCSW, Psy.D. or Ph.D in the State of Florida.
- Demonstrated experience and passion for working with children, adolescents, and families in a therapeutic setting.
- Comprehensive knowledge of child development and its intersection with psychopathology, informing appropriate diagnosis and treatment strategies.
- Proficient in completing diagnostic assessments, treatment planning, and case documentation, with experience in DC:0-5 or other child-specific diagnostic frameworks being a plus.
- Familiarity with Office 365 and electronic health record (EHR) systems (experience with Valant is a plus).
- Flexible Schedule
- Comfortable, furnished offices and clinic environment
- A company rooted in values of creativity, humor, compassion, acceptance, determination, and authenticity
- Additional benefits and perks
Ellie Mental Health was founded by clinicians who recognized the need for greater access to care and have committed to breaking down barriers in mental health treatment. We prioritize clinician well-being, offering ample administrative support, flexible scheduling, and innovative service models. Our clinics foster an inclusive, welcoming environment where therapists can focus on doing what they do best—providing excellent care to their clients.
We are proud to offer Equal Employment Opportunities to all applicants and employees, and we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment. Reasonable accommodations are available to individuals with disabilities, as required by law.
Note: This is a fee-for-service position with high earning potential, but it is important to apply to this role with the expectation of fee-for-service in mind.
Independent franchisees are Equal Opportunity employers committed to diverse and inclusive workforces. Franchisees are independent business people and not employed by Ellie Family Services, PLLP, d/b/a “Ellie Mental Health”, Ellie MSO, LLC, or Ellie FAM LLC. Thus, each franchisee and each franchisee clinic is unique and the franchisee is alone responsible for all employment matters in their clinic, including the terms and conditions of employment for their employees, such as hiring, firing, discipline, supervision, staffing and scheduling. Depending on the clinic location you select, the job for which you apply may be in a clinic owned and operated by an independent franchisee, and not with the corporate-owned clinics, which are based in Minnesota. This means the franchisee, not Ellie Family Services, PLLP, is responsible for all employment matters at the clinic. If you are hired for the job, the franchisee will be your employer, not Ellie Family Services, PLLP or any of its affiliated entities. For franchisee clinic locations, please contact the franchisee organization directly to the extent you need assistance in completing forms or otherwise participating in that franchisee’s application process.
Ellie Mental Health is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, or any other legally-recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change or adjustment to a job or work environment that will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing an undue hardship on the operation of the business.