Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Paid time off
Training & development
Vision insurance
Clinical Therapist – Full-Time
Ellie Mental Health–Clarkston is an independently owned practice providing in-person and telehealth services throughout Michigan. Our furnished clinic and administrative support allow clinicians to focus on client care.
We value authenticity, compassion, creativity, humor, acceptance, and determination. We seek a clinician who will contribute to a collaborative, growing practice.
Compensation
This is a W-2 straight-commission position, not a salaried position. Clinicians earn a commission percentage of collected insurance and client payments for completed services, a common outpatient private-practice model. This compensation covers session preparation, client sessions, scheduling, documentation, and required practice meetings. Unlike a 1099 arrangement, the W-2 model includes employee benefits, employer-paid payroll taxes, and applicable employment protections.
Caseload Expectations
Building and maintaining a caseload is a shared responsibility. The practice provides marketing, online scheduling, administrative support, community relationships, and practice-generated referrals. Clinicians are also expected to:
Maintain consistent availability and respond promptly to referrals
Support client engagement and retention
Communicate their specialties to referral partners
Participate in approved outreach with physicians, schools, hospitals, and community organizations
Identify opportunities to increase awareness of their services
Approved outreach and caseload-development activities are paid at $20 per hour when authorized in advance.
Full-time clinicians must average at least 25 direct client-facing hours per week and initially offer approximately 35 scheduling hours per week to support caseload growth and cancellations. At least one evening is required. Additional evening or weekend availability is valuable when serving children, adolescents, and families.
Responsibilities
Conduct intake assessments and establish diagnoses within scope of practice
Develop treatment plans and provide evidence-based psychotherapy
Complete progress notes, treatment plans, risk documentation, and other records accurately and on time
Maintain scheduling consistency and follow up after cancellations
Participate in consultation, applicable supervision, staff meetings, and quality-improvement activities
Communicate professionally with clients, families, colleagues, billing staff, referral partners, and community organizations
Required Qualifications
Current, unrestricted Michigan licensure as an LMFT, LMSW, or LPC
Master’s degree in counseling, social work, marriage and family therapy, or a related behavioral health field from an accredited institution
Experience with assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, psychotherapy, and clinical documentation
Willingness to participate actively in caseload development and community outreach
Strong communication, organization, dependability, professional boundaries, and follow-through
Ability to serve diverse clients competently while remaining within scope of practice
Proficiency with electronic health records and office technology; Valant experience is a plus
Preferred Qualifications
Outpatient private-practice experience
Community or professional referral relationships
Outreach, presentation, marketing, or professional social-media experience
Clinical supervision or mentoring experience
Credentialing with commercial insurance, Medicaid, or EAP panels
Specialized expertise responsive to community needs
Benefits
Paid time off and holiday pay
Health coverage
Short-term disability insurance
401(k)
Free annual continuing education opportunities
Flexible scheduling
Administrative and billing support
Paid, preapproved outreach opportunities
We are excited to meet your authentic self. BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ clinicians are encouraged to apply.
Flexible work from home options available.