Hundreds of Ellie franchisees and clinicians from around the country came to Minnesota this fall for fun, learning, celebration, and community at our annual national conference. We were excited to connect with some of the incredible leaders at our clinics, and even convinced a few of them to join us for a live podcast recording! In this episode we are discussing how to be the best clinic director, including:- Characteristics of caring leaders- How to show recognition and appreciation for the clinicians at your clinic- The difference between empowering your employees vs. delegating to themOur panelists: Jacob Henry, LPC-MHSP - Clinic Director in Murfreesborro, TN Ellie ClinicEmily Coler Hanson, MS, LMFT - Clinical Operations Director in MinnesotaFabeain Barkwell, LCSW - Clinic Director in Pflugerville, TexasDynisha Smith, MA, LCPC - Clinic Director in Boise, IdahoOUR HOSTS:
Miranda Barker, MSW, LICSW, has been practicing as a therapist for several years. She previously worked as a child protection investigator, adoption social worker, case manager, and the Director of Brand Content at Ellie Mental Health. Follow her on LinkedIn.
Dr. Lucas Volini, LMFT, has been practicing as a marriage and family therapist for over ten years. He has worked as a couple's therapist, a graduate and undergraduate professor, researcher, author, and the Senior Director of Innovation at Ellie Mental Health...But he mostly sees himself as a professional recreational golfer.
The Therapist Thrival Guide is a podcast by Ellie Mental Health. We want to move therapists beyond surviving and into the realm of thriving by covering all the things that graduate school didn't teach you! This mental health podcast is hosted by Miranda Barker, LICSW and a rotating cast of seasoned therapists. Each episode features a therapist speaking to their areas of expertise to help us learn how to thrive as therapists.
Ellie is a national mental health brand organized around community-based outpatient mental health clinics. It all began with a single office in St. Paul, Minnesota back in 2015, and has expanded to an explosive number of locations across the country.
