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Ellie Mental Health - 117
Newtown Township, Pennsylvania · Hybrid

LICENSED Outpatient Mental Health PLAY Therapist

Counselor / TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$70K–$90K /yr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 4mo ago · Verified live

Job Description

We are looking for a skilled therapist that enjoys working with children and adolescents. This position is flexible remote... meaning some in person and some through Telehealth. Looking for the right fit to join our growing team!

We are expanding our team in Newtown!! $1000 sign on bonus for June 2026!

Quick Highlights

  • Structured smooth transition from your current role
  • Reasonable patient caseload - 25
  • Customize your hours for improved work/life balance
  • Ability to provide different types of therapy (individual, group, play)
  • Active patient waiting list
  • Onsite Clinical Supervision (Case Consult) provided
  • Opportunity to quickly grow into a leadership role
  • Compensation: $70,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
  • $1000 bonus for candidates hired in October 2024 only

Responsibilities and Duties

Evaluate mental health diagnosis, create and implement a treatment plan, and complete ongoing documentation including further diagnosis, treatment plan reviews, and case notes according to company policy

  • Maintain a caseload of 25 client sessions per week
  • 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
  • Coordinate services with case managers, families, work personnel, medical personnel, other Ellie staff, and school staff as needed
  • Attend and participate in all clinical staff meetings and training

Required Qualifications and Skills

Candidates are required to have a master’s degree in social work or one of the behavioral sciences or related fields from an accredited college or university.

Required to be a licensed mental health professional (LPC, LCSW, LMFT) in the state of Pennsylvania.

Required experience with completing DAs, treatment plans, and clinical case notes

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

  • Prefer candidates with creative and innovative approaches to mental health
  • Prefer experience with children, adolescents, and teens
  • Preferred experience with couples and families

What We Have to Offer

  • Our salary compensation package is straightforward with no games.
  • Excellent benefits package, PTO accrual, and professional development.
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Hourly pay structure PLUS commission on claims
  • Access to Continuing Education CEU Library

What Else You Should Know

This position will be under the general direction of the Clinical Director.

Seeking creative & collaborative humans with a passion for changing mental health care in fun and meaningful ways.

Key Responsibilities

The therapist will evaluate mental health diagnoses, implement treatment plans, and maintain a caseload of 25 client sessions per week. Responsibilities include coordinating services with families, schools, and medical personnel while participating in clinical staff meetings.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a master's degree in social work or behavioral sciences and be a licensed mental health professional (LPC, LCSW, LMFT) in Pennsylvania. Experience with diagnostic assessments, treatment plans, and clinical case notes is required.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Play TherapyTreatment PlanningClinical DocumentationCase ManagementIndividual TherapyGroup TherapyChild and Adolescent TherapyFamily TherapyCouples Therapy

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates LICENSED Outpatient Mental Health PLAY Therapist at Ellie Mental Health - 117 a 7.7 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 7,479 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.

Counselor Career Context

Ellie Mental Health - 117 holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 71/100, 3 active listings.

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 32% are remote, 40% have no call, 62% require no weekends — this position is remote.

Mental Health Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.7 / 10 · top 25% in mental health therapy (counseling)ranked against 7,479 Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$70k–$90kMental Health Therapy median $60k (middle half $53k–$79k)14 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$82k in purchasing powerPennsylvania index 97.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Mental Health Therapy listings in Pennsylvania428 active7,478 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingremotepeers: 32% remote · 40% no call · 62% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedPennsylvania counselor listings (all specialties): 14% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 12% offer loan repayment706 active listings, Nov 2026
New Mental Health Therapy listings2,512 in the last 30 days1,354 the 30 days before (+86%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Ellie Mental Health - 117silver tier, 71/100Top Employers work-life index3 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (7,479 Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings), Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Work-life snapshot

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About Ellie Mental Health - 117

Mental Health Care
St Paul
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

PTO accrual
Professional development
Access to Continuing Education CEU Library
Hourly pay plus commission on claims
Flexible scheduling