Job Title: Child and Family Therapist
Status: Full time
Location: Minnetonka

About Ellie (Clinic Description)
Ellie Mental Health is a growing mental health and wellness agency based out of Mendota Heights MN and serving communities across MN. Some of the services provided at Ellie include individual, family, and group therapy services, Assessments, Med Management, ARMHS, CTSS, and In-Home Therapy. Ellie prides itself on being an innovative and creative team that works collaboratively with clients and community providers to deliver the most comprehensive and personalized treatment to all clients. We are a Minnesota Rule 29 clinic.

Ellie Mental Health is excited to welcome a Child and Family Therapist to our new Minnetonka clinic!
BIPOC and LGBTQ encouraged to apply

Responsibilities and Duties

• All clinical services below will be provided with minors and their families
  • For Full-Time Child and Family Therapist status clinicians must maintain a caseload of a minimum of 22 client hours per week (schedule 26 client hours).
  • Provide diagnostic assessment, treatment (including family and individual therapy), and referrals to minor clients and their parents/guardians.
  • Create and implement a treatment plan, complete ongoing documentation including further diagnosis, treatment plan reviews, and case notes according to company policy
  • Collaborate with other Child Services providers including medication management, psychological assessment services, and other mental health providers to meet client needs.
  • Utilize creativity in interventions to help clients achieve and exceed goals
  • Prepare and submit individual documentation for each session per company guidelines and protocols
  • Coordinate services with external care providers including 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
• Complete monthly Child and Family Rule 29 Consultation (2 hours) as well as Clinic-Specific Rule 29 Consultation (2 hours) training requirements.
• Other stuff we probably forgot to add but just as meaningful and important to your role ;)

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 have or be pursuing clinical licensure (LMFT, LPCC, LICSW, LP etc.)
• Required experience with completing DAs, treatment plans and clinical case notes
• Required experience with children and adolescents
• Required experience with families
• 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 (Procentive experience a plus!)
• Ability to pass a background check.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

• Preferred that candidates have a fully licensed mental health professional (LICSW, LMFT, LPCC, LP) with a valid state of Minnesota License
• Comfort in working with children of different ages from a variety of backgrounds.
• Experience with DC:0-5, ECSII/CASII, SDQ assessments preferred but not required
• 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.

Benefits

• Healthcare, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, Life Insurance, 401K plans
• Tons of consultation, support, supervision*, and flexibility in scheduling and hours
• Opportunity to be creative and develop your passions into new programs and services
• Awesome Team Building Activities and Swag
• Paid training opportunities

Flexible work from home options available.