Child and Adolescent Therapist
Listed compensation
$60K–$90K /yr
The week · per this posting
Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Bonus based on performance
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Training & development
Vision Insurance
Ellie Mental Health is growing in the Capital Region!
We’re building something special — a welcoming, supportive, and therapist-centered practice that prioritizes your well-being as much as your clients’. Our office is locally owned and operated, and we’re on a mission to make therapy accessible, authentic, and stigma-free.
If you’re a compassionate, creative clinician who thrives in a collaborative and values-driven environment, we’d love to meet you.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
At Ellie Mental Health – Glens Falls, we care for our therapists so they can care for their clients. We’ve built a culture that values flexibility, creativity, and balance — because happy therapists make better therapy happen.
What We Offer
- Industry-leading compensation with a transparent pay model ($60,000 – $90,000 annually)
- Brand-new office space — designed for comfort and collaboration
- Flexible scheduling: full-time or part-time, in-person or hybrid options
- Client matching based on your interests and clinical strengths
- Collaborative team environment that values creativity and connection
- Free CEUs, supervision, and ongoing training through Ellie’s LMS
Full-time Benefits, Including
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- Generous PTO and holidays
- Reimbursement for CEU's and PTO for professional development trainings
- What You’ll Do
- Provide individual and/or family therapy using evidence-based and creative interventions
- Conduct assessments, create treatment plans, and maintain accurate clinical documentation
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and community partners
- Maintain approximately 25 client hours per week for full-time status
- Participate in team meetings, trainings, and case consultations
- And of course — contribute to the supportive, fun, and inclusive culture that makes Ellie special!
- What We’re Looking For
- Master’s degree in a behavioral health field (LMHC, LMFT, LCSW)
- Active clinical license or on the path to licensure (supervision available as capacity allows)
- Strong communication and documentation skills
Comfort Working with Diverse Populations
- Familiarity with EHR systems (Valant experience a plus!)
- A genuine passion for helping people heal and thrive
Our Culture
Let’s be real — mental health work is tough. That’s why Ellie puts just as much care into our team as we do our clients. We believe in:
- Flexibility over burnout
- Collaboration over competition
Authenticity Over Perfection
We invest in our team’s growth, provide a clear path for career advancement, and create a space where humor, creativity, and compassion aren’t just encouraged — they’re essential.
About Ellie Mental Health
Founded in 2015 by therapists Erin Pash, LMFT and Kyle Keller, LICSW, Ellie began in Minnesota with one simple mission: to fill the gaps in mental health care. Today, Ellie is growing across the country through locally owned practices that share the same passion for authenticity, humor, compassion, creativity, acceptance, and determination.
Not sure you meet every qualification?
That’s okay! Research shows that women and people of color often hesitate to apply unless they meet every requirement. At Ellie, we’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive team where everyone feels seen and supported. If you’re excited about making a difference in mental health care — apply anyway. You might be exactly who we’re looking for.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Ellie Mental Health clinics are independently owned and operated. Ellie Quincy is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplace.
Join Us
At the end of the day, we’re just people helping people — with a little humor and a lot of heart. If you’re ready to join a team that’s changing how mental health care feels, we’d love to have you.
Flexible work from home options available.
Key Responsibilities
Provide individual and family therapy using evidence-based interventions while maintaining accurate clinical documentation. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and community partners to support client treatment plans.
Requirements
Requires a Master's degree in a behavioral health field and an active clinical license or progress toward licensure. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and familiarity with EHR systems.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Child and Adolescent Therapist at Ellie Mental Health - 205 a 8.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 10% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 7,885 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility, flexible scheduling.
Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% are remote, 34% have no call, 62% require no weekends — this position is remote.
The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$75k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $70k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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