Prelicensed Children's Outpatient Therapist
Listed compensation
$55k-$69k
The week · per this posting
Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Benefits
- Paid Professional Insurance
- PTO, Holidays and Flex Day
- Training Pay
- CEU Reimbursement
- Free Supervision
- Dental and Vision Insurance
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Training & development
- Bonus based on performance
- Competitive salary
About the Role
As a Pre-Licensed Outpatient Therapist at Ellie Mental Health, you'll share our vision for improving and expanding access to quality mental health care. You will thrive in an environment driven by our core values of authenticity, humor, compassion, creativity, acceptance, and determination.
We Offer
- Sign-on bonus available for qualified candidates.
- Unique pay model with industry-leading compensation, paid supervision, and free credentialing.
- Work-life balance, Telehealth options, and an amazing atmosphere and team to work with.
Responsibilities
- Provide individual, group, and family therapy to children ages 4-12 with diverse mental health needs.
- Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop tailored treatment plans.
- Utilize evidence-based therapeutic techniques to facilitate client growth and healing.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of client progress and treatment outcomes.
- Engage in ongoing professional development and training to stay current in the field.
- Participate in community outreach and educational programs to promote mental health awareness.
- Provide crisis intervention and support as needed to clients in distress.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field.
- Current and valid state licensure (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or equivalent).
- Experience in providing therapy to diverse populations and age groups.
- Understanding of mental health diagnoses and treatment modalities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
- Commitment to ethical practices and continuous professional growth.
- Passion for helping others and promoting mental wellness.
About Us
Ellie Mental Health has been providing quality mental health services since our inception, focusing on innovative care and client-centered approaches. Our clients love us for our compassionate therapists and holistic treatment options, while our employees appreciate our supportive culture and commitment to work-life balance.
Flexible work from home options available.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Prelicensed Children's Outpatient Therapist at Ellie Mental Health - 105 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, 78% are remote, 14% have no call, 62% require no weekends — this position is remote.
The cost-of-living index for Colorado is 103.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$62k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $60k in an average-cost state. 60.9% of Colorado clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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