Private Practice Mental Health Therapist

Ellie Mental Health - 094•Deerfield, IL

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

For Clinicians Ready to Grow in Private Practice, Not Start Over As a clincian are you tired of feeling like you're working in isolation or drowning in paperwork? Looking for a place that actually creates ongoing change to prioritize clinician well-being? We're so glad we found you! Ellie Mental Health was founded in 2015 by licensed clinicians in Minneapolis. Since then, the Ellie Family has continued to grow with multiple clinics nationwide and a growing number of locally owned and operated franchises across the country. We currently have 2 locations in Libertyville and Bannockburn/Deerfield, IL, with plans of continued expansion. As a Therapist at Ellie Mental Health, you'll 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. At Ellie Mental Health – Deerfield/Bannockburn, we’re building a high-performing, clinician-centered group practice designed for experienced therapists who want the freedom of private practice without the business headaches. This is not an entry-level role as we’re looking for clinicians who are already practicing directly with clients, already trusted, and ready to plug into something bigger with their personal goals. Why Join Ellie Instead of Staying Solo? You’ve built the relationships. You’ve done the hard work. Now let us handle the rest. We remove the operational weight so you can focus on clinical excellence and growth, while earning competitively and maintaining autonomy. What We Handle: Billing & insurance claims Individual & Group Supervision Licensed Consultation Credentialing Paid Digital Marketing & SEO Online Scheduling System & Infrastructure Referral development Administrative support Office space & utilities EHR systems Compliance & documentation support We Offer: Highly competitive compensation structure Paid time off BCBS medical, dental, vision 401K options Flexible scheduling (in-person & telehealth) Access to free CEU library (TPN Health) Professional development support Opportunities to supervise A collaborative, supportive team culture Real leadership team access, no corporate red tape Who This Is Perfect For ✔ Private practice therapists tired of managing payroll, rent, and insurance headaches ✔ Clinicians in group practices who want more support and stronger leadership ✔ Community mental health providers ready to reduce burnout ✔ Therapists with an active caseload who can transition clients with them ✔ Clinicians with strong word-of-mouth referral streams At Ellie, we believe that happy therapists do better work—and better work changes lives. If you’re looking to be part of a mission-driven, supportive, and fun-loving team, we’d love to meet you. Location: Banockburn / Deerfield, IL. 60015 Flexible work from home options available.

Requirements

Master’s degree in a behavioral health field
Illinois licensure or pre-licensure (LMFT, LCSW, LCPC, PsyD; ALMFT, LSW, or LPC)
Experience with assessments, treatment planning, and clinical documentation
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Comfort working with children, teens, families, or adults
Ability to pass a background check