Ellie Mental Health - 026·Oak Brook, Illinois
The therapist will evaluate mental health diagnoses, create treatment plans, and maintain ongoing clinical documentation for a caseload of clients. They are also responsible for coordinating care with families, schools, and medical personnel while attending clinical staff meetings.
401(k) Competitive salary Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Training & development Vision insurance Licensed & Provisionally Licensed Therapist (LCSW, LCPC, LMFT, LPC, LSW) Spanish-Speaking, Bilingual Therapists Encouraged to Apply
Do you want to be a driving force to help destigmatize mental health? Are you looking for a private practice with an established team that is driven by its core values? Then come join our Itasca location for our Ellie Mental Health clinic group (Downers Grove, Oak Brook & Itasca).
We are looking for therapists who are aligned with our values of Creativity, Humor, Acceptance, Determination, Compassion & Authenticity. We offer incredible work-life balance, flexibility to set your schedule, a warm and inviting office, and more of the good stuff while removing the "busy" stuff from a traditional private practice setting.
New clients will schedule direct through our newly launched online scheduling system or client phone calls will be routed, answered, matched, and scheduled by our dedicated client care team. Another dedicated team manages billing and collections to ensure all insurance claims get processed and paid promptly.
Responsibilities: and Duties
Evaluate mental health diagnosis, create and implement a treatment plan, complete ongoing documentation including further diagnosis, treatment plan reviews, and case notes according to company policy For Full-Time status clinicians should be able to maintain a minimum caseload of 27 client visits per week (monthly target is 110 sessions) Utilize creativity in interventions to help clients achieve and exceed goals Prepare and submit individual documentation for each session per company guidelines and protocol 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 trainings Required Qualifications and Skills
Candidates are required to have a master’s degree in one of the behavioral sciences or related fields from an accredited college or university and on track to obtain licensure in their designated field Candidates should be clinically licensed (LMFT, LCPC, LCSW) or be pursuing clinical licensure as a LPC or LSW Required experience with completing DAs, treatment plans and clinical case notes Effective written and verbal communication skills Ability to demonstrate and model stable, appropriate boundaries with clients Ability to complete and submit documentation of services and other documents in a timely manner Comfort and familiarity working with a diverse client base Proficient in the use of typical office technology (computers, e-mail, etc.) and Electronic Health Record systems (Valant experience a plus!) Ability to pass a background check Preferred Qualifications and Skills
Spanish-speaking or bilingual therapist (Spanish/English) Preferred that candidates are a fully licensed mental health professional (LCSW, LMFT, LCPC) with a valid state of Illinois License. (Supervision available for LSW, LPC and other professionals). Preferred experience with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families Ideal candidates will have a general knowledge of therapy services, community resources, insurance billing, and previous experience with mental health documentation Fully Licensed Clinicians will ideally be credentialed with insurance panels.
Full-time W-2 based compensation Paid PTO & Holidays Medical, Dental & Vision benefits (Blue Cross Blue Shield & SunLife) Company paid Short-term and Long-term disability insurance 401(k) plan CEU fee reimbursement Bi-annual licensure fee renewal reimbursement Tons of consultation, support, supervision, and flexibility in scheduling and hours Quarterly team building activities
Candidates must hold a master's degree in a behavioral science field and be on track for or currently hold a clinical license (LCSW, LCPC, LMFT, LPC, or LSW). Proficiency in clinical documentation and the ability to pass a background check are required.
Market context
Behavioral health positions in Illinois often draw steady interest because employers look for licensed or graduate-prepared candidates who can work in clinical, community, or care-coordination settings. This role is competitive because the required background is specific—either a master’s degree in a human services field or an active Illinois RN license, with behavioral health experience preferred. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your licensure, degree, and setting experience before applying.
