Remote Licensed DBT Outpatient Mental Health Therapist

Remote Licensed DBT Outpatient Mental Health Therapist

We invite you to apply for the Remote Licensed DBT Outpatient Mental Health Therapist role at Ellie Mental Health in Glendale, CA. This remote, full‑time position (40‑hour week) focuses on delivering comprehensive DBT care to clients, including individual therapy, skill‑group facilitation, and ongoing consultation.

Ellie Mental Health is a mission‑driven organization dedicated to destigmatizing mental health by providing high‑quality care and prioritizing clinician experience. We offer competitive compensation, robust benefits, CEU training, flexible scheduling, and a supportive administrative environment.

• Adhere to the DBT model in all clinical work within the DBT program.
• Provide individual DBT therapy to assigned clients.
• Lead or co‑lead DBT skills groups (mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness).
• Offer between‑session coaching and phone support consistent with DBT principles.
• Participate in weekly DBT consultation team meetings to maintain fidelity to the DBT model.
• Work effectively with clients presenting high‑risk behaviors, including self‑harm, suicidality, and severe emotional dysregulation.
• Conduct initial assessments/intake interviews to assess clients’ mental health diagnoses and needs.
• Develop, implement, and maintain individualized treatment plans based on clinical experience and knowledge.
• Provide individual, family, couples and/or group therapy sessions.
• Utilize evidence‑based therapeutic modalities and interventions to help clients reach their therapeutic goals.
• Collaborate with a forward‑thinking team to provide holistic care.
• Complete ongoing documentation and maintain accurate and confidential client records.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and training.
• Adhere to professional standards and ethical guidelines.
• Attend weekly staff meetings and weekly 1:1s.

• Licensed to practice in CA (LMFT, LCSW, LPC, or equivalent). Two years of experience is a plus but not required.
• DBT certification or formal DBT training; or ability to start DBT training immediately upon hire.
• Credentialed with insurance payors is a plus but not required.
• Ability to bring clients is a big plus but not required.
• Master's degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or related field.
• Proven experience in mental health counseling or therapy, including treatment planning, diagnosis, and documentation.
• Appropriate boundaries with clients and colleagues and strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• High cultural competence and ability to work with diverse client populations.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Proficient in Office 365 and EHR systems (Valant) is a plus.

• Base yearly salary range: $85,000 – $115,000 (depending on qualifications and client caseload).
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with matching potential.
• Unlimited paid time off.
• Access to accredited Ellie Mental Health CEUs.
• Flexible schedule and remote work.
• Competitive perks: free food & snacks, wellness resources, and a supportive environment.

To qualify for the higher end of the salary range, applicants must demonstrate supervisory ability per BBS requirements and/or transition clients from their current practice to Ellie Mental Health.

This is a remote position with a minimum of 25 client hours per week of face‑to‑face care, plus additional hours dedicated to documentation, meetings, outreach, and professional development.