Outpatient Mental Health Therapist

Job overview

The Outpatient Mental Health Therapist position is onsite in McLean, VA, with telehealth services also referenced when a private, professional, HIPAA-compliant workspace is available. Compensation is $68,000–$85,000 per year. The therapist supports Ellie Mental Health’s Virginia clinics, a locally owned practice focused on expanding access to mental health care. The therapist provides individualized, evidence-based care, assesses client needs, develops treatment plans, and documents progress. The role contributes to client outcomes through clinical care and collaboration with families, schools, medical providers, and community resources when appropriate.

What you'll do

• Provide individualized, evidence-based therapy
• complete assessments and treatment plans
• maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation
• maintain a full-time caseload of 25 completed client sessions per week
• collaborate with families, schools, medical providers, and community resources when appropriate
• participate in clinical meetings, training, and professional development.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

outpatient mental health therapist

mclean va

ellie mental health

full-time

onsite

evidence-based therapy

clinical assessments

treatment planning

25 sessions per week

virginia licensure

master's degree

$68,000–$85,000/year

flexible scheduling

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Free CEU trainings
• health and dental insurance
• paid time off
• training and development
• wellness resources
• performance bonus
• flexible schedule
• advancement opportunities.

Why this role

Requires a master’s degree in a behavioral health field and current Virginia clinical licensure or appropriate Resident in Counseling status. The posting lists flexible scheduling, hourly pay plus commission on claims, and a full-time caseload target of 25 completed sessions weekly. EMDR, trauma-focused treatment, bilingual skills, and play therapy are among preferred areas of experience.

About the employer

Ellie Mental Health - 128 is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Mental Health Practitioners (except Physicians). Sector: 62.