Fully Licensed Outpatient Mental Health Therapist

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

We are seeking a Licensed Mental Health Therapist (LCSW, LCPC, LMFT, PsyD, PhD) to join our growing outpatient therapy team at Ellie Mental Health in Palatine.

Important: Some job boards may list this role as remote. While we offer hybrid flexibility based on client needs, this role is primarily in person at our Palatine office. Clinicians should expect to work at least 70 percent of their time in the office.

Applicants must:

• Hold an active clinical license in Illinois (LCSW, LCPC, LMFT, PsyD, PhD)
 • Reside in the state of Illinois
 • Be comfortable working primarily in person at our Palatine clinic

Caseload Expectation

Full-time clinicians maintain a caseload of approximately 25 client sessions per week.

About Ellie Mental Health

At Ellie Mental Health, we believe therapy should be real, human, and accessible.

Our mission is to expand access to high-quality mental health care while creating an environment where clinicians feel supported, valued, and empowered to do their best work.

Ellie Mental Health was founded in 2015 by Erin Pash, LMFT, and Kyle Keller, LICSW, when they opened the first Ellie clinic in Minneapolis. Since then, the Ellie Fam has grown into a national network of locally owned clinics committed to breaking down barriers in mental health care.

Our culture is built on the values of:

• Authenticity
 • Humor
 • Compassion
 • Creativity
 • Acceptance
 • Determination

Ellie therapists are encouraged to bring creativity, personality, and authenticity into the therapy room. We value clinicians who are collaborative, flexible, and excited to be part of a supportive team environment.

Why Clinicians Love Working at Ellie

Ellie was created to be a different kind of mental health workplace. We prioritize clinician support, creativity, and collaboration so therapists can focus on what matters most: helping clients.

What we offer:

• A supportive and collaborative clinical team
 • Comfortable, fully furnished therapy offices
 • A culture rooted in authenticity, humor, and compassion
 • A unique pay model with industry-leading compensation
 • Opportunities for professional growth and consultation
 • Hybrid scheduling flexibility based on client needs
 • Additional benefits and perks

Responsibilities

• Conduct diagnostic assessments and establish appropriate diagnoses
 • Develop and implement individualized treatment plans with clients
 • Provide high-quality therapy sessions that support client goals
 • Complete documentation, including assessments, treatment plans, and progress notes, according to clinical standards
 • Maintain a caseload of approximately 25 client sessions per week for full-time clinicians
 • Collaborate with families, schools, medical providers, and care teams when appropriate
 • Participate in clinical meetings, consultations, and training opportunities
 • Contribute to the positive and supportive culture of the clinic

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in counseling, social work, marriage and family therapy, psychology, or related behavioral health field
 • Active clinical licensure in Illinois (LCSW, LCPC, LMFT, PsyD, PhD)
• Must reside in Illinois
• Experience completing diagnostic assessments, treatment plans, and clinical documentation
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to maintain appropriate professional boundaries with clients
• Ability to complete documentation in a timely manner
• Comfort working with diverse populations
• Experience using Electronic Health Record systems and Office 365 (Valant experience is a plus)

Fully licensed clinicians may be credentialed with major insurance panels including BCBS, Aetna, Cigna, and United Healthcare.

We Encourage Applications From

• LCSW
 • LCPC
 • LMFT
 • Licensed Clinical Psychologists
 • PsyD / PhD

Equal Opportunity Employer

Each Ellie Mental Health clinic is independently owned and operated. Employment decisions, including hiring, supervision, scheduling, and compensation, are managed by the local franchise owner.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law.

Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Join the Ellie Fam

If you are passionate about helping people, value authenticity and creativity in your work, and want to be part of a team committed to improving mental health access in our community, we would love to hear from you.

In your cover letter, please share a little about your therapeutic approach and the populations you most enjoy working with.

Flexible work from home options available.