Outpatient Mental Health Therapist
Listed compensation
$70k-$100k
Listing transparency3 of 6 stated
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time · hybrid
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job Description
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Bonus based on performance
- Competitive salary
- Free food & snacks
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Signing bonus
- Vision insurance
As a therapist at Ellie – Glastonbury, CT, you will have the opportunity to work in a private practice setting, with a collaborative team of professionals committed to delivering the best treatment experience to customers.
At Ellie - Glastonbury, you will have competitive compensation and a benefit package that includes medical, dental and vision insurance, Short term and long term disability, as well as PTO and company holidays. You will also have a flexible schedule that allows you more control.
You will enjoy the benefits of consultation and training to expand your clinical caseload along with access to a free CEU library for continued learning.
The perfect candidate will share our passion for improving and expanding access to quality mental health care and will thrive in a culture that emphasizes our values of autonomy, flexibility, creativity, authenticity, humor, compassion, respect for diversity, acceptance, and determination. All awesome therapists, including BIPOC and LGBTQ+ are encouraged to apply!
Responsibilities and Duties include
- Evaluate mental health diagnosis, create and implement a treatment plan
- Prepare and submit individual documentation for each session per company guidelines and protocol
- 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
- Attend and participate in all clinical staff meetings
- Complete all training requirements
Required Qualifications and Skills
- Master’s degree in one of the behavioral sciences
- Have clinical licensure (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, PsyD)
- Experience with completing diagnostic assessments, treatment plans, and progress notes
- Effective written & verbal communication skills
- 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, Apple products, and Electronic Health Record systems
Preferred Qualifications and Skills
Fully licensed (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, PsyD) with a valid state of Connecticut License
Specialized experience in neurodivergent-affirming care, identity/gender-affirming care, trauma-informed care, and eating disorders.
Knowledge of therapy services, community resources, insurance billing, and previous experience with mental health documentation
- Credentialed with insurance panels
- Experience working with children, adolescents and teens
- Identify with Ellie's Core Values
Who Is Ellie?
Ellie Mental Health (https://elliementalhealth.com/) is a growing mental health franchise with a new location coming to Glastonbury, CT!
This center is run by a compassionate, committed Clinic Director who has a passion for improving and expanding access to quality mental health care in the community, and making therapy more accessible for all. Ellie Glastonbury has a culture that emphasizes creativity, compassion, humor, authenticity and acceptance.
We understand that our staff play a vital role in providing high quality services, and are committed to the health, happiness and well-being of our staff as well as clients. The location in Glastonbury has individual offices in a spacious office setting as well as additional space for team collaboration and learning.
The hybrid work model provides flexibility around a clinician’s lifestyle and scheduling requirements.
Key Responsibilities
The therapist will evaluate mental health diagnoses, create and implement treatment plans, and provide excellent customer service while collaborating with a dynamic team. They will also utilize creativity in interventions to help clients achieve their goals.
Requirements
Candidates must have a Master’s degree in a behavioral science and clinical licensure (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, PsyD). Experience with diagnostic assessments, treatment plans, and effective communication skills are also required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Outpatient Mental Health Therapist at Ellie Mental Health - 158 a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Mental Health Therapy counselor listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.
Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 36% are remote, 34% have no call, 68% require no weekends — this position is remote.
The cost-of-living index for Connecticut is 103.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$85k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $82k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Connecticut clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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