Child & Adolescent Therapist

About the Role

Ellie Mental Health in Lexington is seeking creative, compassionate, and child/adolescent-focused therapists who are looking for a different employment experience. The position offers flexibility, autonomy, and hybrid work options while providing the structure and support of an in‑person team. Therapists will help children, teens, and families thrive through developmentally appropriate, evidence‑based, and creative interventions in a workplace that values authenticity, humour, compassion, creativity, acceptance, and determination.

$63,000 – $123,000 per year.

• Competitive compensation with uncapped earning potential
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 25 clinical hours per week for full‑time status
• Flexible scheduling with strong preference for availability weekdays from 3 pm onward or at least one weekend day
• Team‑centered, supportive, and creative culture
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) match
• Free CEU credits and paid CEU time
• Pay for administrative time
• License renewal reimbursement
• Credentialing, office space, and technology provided
• Free supervision for licensure if needed
• Robust administrative support, referral assistance, and client/therapist matching
• Hybrid flexibility with meaningful in‑person connection

• Provide therapy to children and adolescents using developmentally appropriate, creative, play‑based, and expressive interventions
• Collaborate with caregivers, schools, and other providers for wrap‑around support
• Opportunity to work with adults across the lifespan
• Complete diagnostic assessments, treatment plans, and timely case documentation
• Maintain a minimum of 25 weekly client sessions for full‑time status
• Attend weekly team meetings, group supervision, trainings, and contribute to Ellie’s collaborative, inclusive environment

• Master’s degree in a behavioral health field (Social Work, Counseling, MFT, etc.)
• Active Massachusetts clinical license (LICSW, LMHC, LMFT, etc.) or working toward licensure
• Experience providing therapy to children, teens, and families
• Comfort using creative, expressive, or play‑based approaches
• Strong diagnostic and documentation skills
• Tech‑savvy and comfortable with EHRs (Valant experience a plus)
• Successful background check
• Authorization to work in the US

450 Bedford St, Suite 2400
Lexington, MA 02464

Flexible work‑from‑home options available.