About the role

Outpatient Therapist providing exceptional mental health care focused on creativity and community involvement at Ellie Mental Health. Collaborating with clients and staff to enhance mental health services in Greater Portland area.

Responsibilities

Clinical documentation: Intake paperwork for services including bio-psychosocial assessments, assessment for medical necessity, provide/clarify diagnosis, and create and implement initial treatment plans.
Complete ongoing documentation in a timely manner including annual assessments, re-assessment of diagnosis, treatment plan reviews, insurance reviews, collateral contacts, progress notes, and other documentation as appropriate according to company policy/protocol and client needs.
Provide excellent clinical services for clients through the use of creativity and innovative therapy tools to help clients achieve and exceed their goals.
Coordinate services/referrals and collaborate with families and professional supports including: work personnel, medical/med management personnel, case managers, other Ellie staff, and school staff as needed.
Collaborate with a dynamic and passionate team to further the mission of filling the gaps in our community.
Attend and participate in all clinical staff meetings, administrative meetings, individual supervision, and trainings.
Maintain an unrestricted active clinical license for practice.
Maintain a caseload of a minimum of 25 client visits per week to be considered full time status and receive benefits.

Have a master’s degree in one of the behavioral health sciences from an accredited college or university, and on track to obtain clinical licensure to practice in their designated field.
Have a Maine-issued clinical license to practice as an LCPC, LCSW, LMFT, LCPC-C, LMSW-CC, or LMFT-C.
Required experience with completing bio-psychosocial/diagnostic assessments, treatment plans and clinical progress notes.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to demonstrate and model stable appropriate boundaries with clients and engage in ethical practice.
Organized and reliable, including the ability to complete and submit documentation of services and other documents in a timely manner.
Ability to manage and own client portfolio with Supervisor/Clinic Director's oversight.
Comfort and familiarity working with a diverse client base demonstrating compassion and acceptance.
Proficient in the use of Office 365 and Electronic Health Record systems (Valant experience a plus!)
Ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a team environment that values humor and authenticity.
A passion for de-stigmatizing mental health and willingness to support efforts through community involvement.
Willingness to be completely transparent and genuine with a dab of levity and dollop of passion and enthusiasm!