Play Therapist Outpatient Mental Health
Ellie Mental Health - 119
Summary
Children don't always have the words to explain what they're going through. As a Play Therapist at our locally owned Ellie Mental Health clinic, you'll use creativity, connection, and clinical skill to help children express themselves, build coping skills, and grow.
Job description
Help children find their voice, support families through change, and grow with a team that supports you.
Children don't always have the words to explain what they're going through. As a Play Therapist at our locally owned Ellie Mental Health clinic, you'll use creativity, connection, and clinical skill to help children express themselves, build coping skills, and grow.
You'll work with children and families in a welcoming outpatient setting, alongside a team that shares ideas, supports one another, and cares about making therapy more accessible.
What you'll do
- Provide outpatient therapy to children using developmentally appropriate play therapy techniques
- Partner with parents and caregivers to support progress beyond the therapy room
- Create individualized treatment plans and help clients work through emotional, behavioral, and developmental challenges
- Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation
- Collaborate with colleagues and participate in team meetings and professional development
What we're looking for
- A master's degree in a behavioral health field and a full clinical license in Michigan, such as an LMSW, LPC, or LMFT
- Experience providing therapy to children and using play-based interventions
- A strong understanding of child development and family dynamics
- A warm, creative approach that helps children feel safe and engaged
- Play therapy training or Registered Play Therapist (RPT) credentials are a plus
- Comfort using an electronic health record; Valant experience is a plus
This full-time role includes a target of 25 recorded client sessions per week. Some evening or weekend availability is helpful for families.
Requirements
- Master's degree in a behavioral health field
- Full clinical license in Michigan (LMSW, LPC, or LMFT)
- Experience providing therapy to children
- Experience using play-based interventions
- Strong understanding of child development and family dynamics
- Warm, creative approach that helps children feel safe and engaged
- Play therapy training or Registered Play Therapist (RPT) credentials (preferred)
- Comfort using an electronic health record
- Valant experience (preferred)
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Parental Leave
- Flexible Schedule
- Training & Development
- Wellness Resources
- Opportunity for Advancement
- Free Food & Snacks
- Company Parties
Company overview
Ellie Mental Health is a rapidly expanding mental health franchise company founded in 2015 in St. Paul, Minnesota, that has grown to nearly 200 franchised clinic locations across the United States. The company operates under a unique franchise model where each clinic is independently owned and operated by licensed mental health professionals, providing a blend of local community connection with corporate support systems. Ellie Mental Health offers comprehensive mental health services including individual and couples counseling, child and family therapy, medication management, psychological testing and evaluation, and organizational mental health support. The company's mission focuses on changing the culture of mental health care by reducing stigma and making therapy more accessible through both in-office and online services. With a corporate team of 51-200 employees supporting the franchise network, Ellie provides franchise owners with comprehensive support including real estate assistance, marketing, recruitment, billing systems, and credentialing services. The company has received private equity funding and has been recognized in the Franchise 500 rankings for its innovative approach to mental health care delivery.