Licensed Child and Family Therapist

CounselorContract

Listed compensation

$50-$90/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 6mo ago

Job Description

Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • Bonus based on performance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Free food & snacks
  • Health insurance
  • Signing bonus
  • Training & development
  • Wellness resources
  • Built for Clinicians Who Want More Autonomy — and Meaningful Work with Children & Families

Ellie Mental Health is a W2 private practice platform built for clinicians who want autonomy, income growth, and ownership — without the administrative burden of running their own practice.

We are seeking clinicians who enjoy working with children, adolescents, and families and are motivated to build a caseload in this area.

You won’t be handed a guaranteed schedule — you will build one.

You won’t manage billing, credentialing, rent, or overhead — we handle that.

You’ll have the flexibility to design your schedule, work hybrid (in-person + remote), and grow a child and family-focused caseload that aligns with your clinical interests and goals.

What Makes This Opportunity Different

  • W2 employment — no 1099 tax or overhead burden
  • Hybrid schedule flexibility
  • Beautiful, fully furnished in-person clinic space (ideal for child & family work)
  • Administrative, billing, and credentialing support
  • Performance-based income growth potential
  • Bonus opportunities tied to productivity
  • Signing incentives available for clinicians with an established client base or community presence
  • Supervision for limited license clinicians
  • Ongoing case consultation support
  • Medical insurance benefits available for clinicians maintaining full-time caseloads

We provide the infrastructure. You bring the ownership.

Who Thrives Here

Clinicians Who

  • Enjoy working with children, adolescents, and families
  • Engage caregivers and family systems in treatment
  • Build and maintain recurring caseloads
  • Re-book and retain clients consistently
  • Develop relationships with schools, pediatricians, and community organizations
  • Value autonomy and performance-based growth

If you prefer a guaranteed caseload with minimal accountability, this may not be the right fit.

Responsibilities

  • Provide high-quality therapy to children, adolescents, and families
  • Engage parents/caregivers to support outcomes
  • Complete timely documentation and treatment planning
  • Maintain consistent recurring client schedules
  • Coordinate care with schools, pediatric providers, and supports
  • Participate in team collaboration and case consultation
  • Build professional visibility and community relationships

Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, MFT, or related field
  • Michigan license (LPC, LMSW, LMFT, LP) or limited license track
  • Experience or strong interest in child, adolescent, and family therapy
  • Strong documentation and communication skills
  • Comfort with hybrid work
  • Existing caseload or referral relationships encouraged (incentive eligible)

Compensation & Professional Support

  • Competitive compensation structure
  • Bonus opportunities tied to performance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Hybrid work model
  • Supervision for limited license clinicians
  • Case consultation support
  • W2 stability without private practice overhead

Why Join Ellie?

We are building clinics rooted in ownership, accountability, and access to care — not a therapy mill or corporate agency environment.

If you want autonomy, income growth, and the opportunity to do meaningful work with children and families, we’d love to connect.

Flexible work from home options available.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Child therapyAdolescent therapyCare coordinationCommunity outreachClinical assessmentCrisis interventionTime management

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Child and Family Therapist at Ellie Mental Health - 007 a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Mental Health Therapy counselor listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility, flexible scheduling.

Counselor Career Context

Ellie Mental Health - 007 holds gold-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 87/100, 3 active listings.

Of the 48 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 69% are remote, 35% have no call, 77% require no weekends — this position is remote.

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401k / retirement match
100% this job
Sign-on bonus
55% this job
CME allowance
19%
Loan repayment
6%
PSLF eligible
6%

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Work-life snapshot

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About Ellie Mental Health - 007

Mental Health Care
Ann Arbor, MI

Benefits & Perks

401(k)
Bonus based on performance
Flexible schedule
Free food & snacks
Health insurance
Signing bonus
Training & development
Wellness resources