Child Focused Therapist

Overview

Child Focused Therapist at Nystrom & Associates, Ltd. (Ellie Mental Health, now part of Nystrom & Associates). You will share our vision for improving and expanding access to quality mental health care and thrive in an environment driven by our core values of authenticity, humor, compassion, creativity, acceptance, and determination.

• Medical Insurance, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability
• Pet Insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off + Holidays
• Employment models that prioritize creativity, culture, and compensation
• Competitive compensation
• Reasonable caseload expectations and flexible scheduling, full-time or part-time options
• Free supervision
• Free internal CEU’s
• Amazing colleagues who are passionate about destigmatizing mental health
• Comfortable & inviting clinic environment, with furnished offices

This is a non-exempt position. Total earnings for this position will range from $24,000 - $90,000 annually, depending on compensation model selected, full-time or part-time status, number of client sessions per week, licensure, experience, and average reimbursement rate.

• Master’s degree in one of the behavioral sciences or related fields from an accredited college or university
• Candidates will have clinical licensure or be on licensure track for LMFT, LPCC, LICSW, LP, etc.
• Experience completing diagnostic assessments, treatment plans and clinical case notes (experience with DC:0-5, ECSII/CASII, SDQ assessments preferred)
• Passion and experience working with and meeting the unique mental health needs of children, adolescents, and families
• Knowledge of developmental principles and awareness of the intersection between normative child development and psychopathology in the diagnosis and treatment of children/families
• Ability to demonstrate and model stable, appropriate boundaries with clients
• Proficient in the use of Office 365 and EHR systems (Valant), including collection of co-payments

• Provide diagnostic assessment, treatment (including family and individual therapy), and referrals to minor clients and their parents/guardians
• Evaluate mental health diagnoses, create, implement and maintain treatment plans and complete ongoing documentation
• Build, grow, and maintain caseload to meet weekly billable expectations; full-time: 22 sessions, part-time: 10-21 sessions
• Collaborate with other Child Services providers including medication management, psychological assessment services, and other mental health providers to meet client needs
• Coordinate services with external care providers including case managers, families, medical personnel, other Ellie staff, and school staff as needed
• Provide excellent customer service for clients and collaborate with a dynamic team to further the mission of serving the community
• Utilize creativity in interventions to help clients achieve and exceed goals
• Attend and participate in all clinical staff meetings and trainings

Ellie Mental Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.