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Ellie Mental Health - 022
Columbia, Maryland · Hybrid

Entry Level Mental Health Therapist LGPC or LMSW

CounselorFull-Time

Compensation

Pay not listed

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about the pay range, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Benefits

  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Paid time off
  • Training & development
  • Vision insurance
  • Mental Health Clinician (LGPC/LMSW)

About the Role

Join our clinician-centered multidisciplinary team in Columbia, MD, and grow your career alongside counselors, social workers, and psychologists. At Ellie Mental Health, we prioritize clinician well-being so our team can provide exceptional care. Clinicians receive flexible scheduling, health insurance, paid time off, free CEUs, weekly case consultation groups, and regular team activities focused on wellness and connection.

We are seeking full-time Maryland Licensed Graduate Professional Counselors (LGPCs) and Licensed Master Social Workers (LMSWs) interested in gaining post-graduate clinical experience. Paid supervision is included.

We value clinicians who enjoy collaboration, bring a sense of humor to their work, and are committed to serving clients from diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain a caseload of approximately 25 client sessions per week.
  • Conduct diagnostic assessments and develop treatment plans.
  • Complete clinical documentation, including progress notes and treatment updates.
  • Provide high-quality, client-centered care.
  • Coordinate services with other providers as needed.
  • Attend clinical meetings, trainings, and case consultation groups.

Additional Opportunities

Participate in community outreach, networking events, and presentations.

Contribute content for social media and educational initiatives.

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in counseling, social work, or a related field.
  • Active Maryland LGPC or LMSW license, or license-eligible and able to practice under board-approved supervision.
  • Experience with assessments, treatment planning, and clinical documentation.
  • Commitment to LGBTQIA+ affirming, culturally responsive care.
  • Dedication to lifelong learning, cultural humility, and ethical practice.
  • Bilingual clinicians are strongly encouraged to apply.

Benefits

  • Competitive hourly compensation.
  • Paid supervision and professional development.
  • Flexible scheduling.
  • Health insurance.
  • Paid time off.
  • Free CEU library and ongoing training opportunities.
  • Career growth and leadership development pathways.

Flexibility to work with populations and treatment approaches that match your interests, including children, adolescents, adults, couples, groups, and play therapy.

About Ellie Mental Health

Founded by clinicians in 2015, Ellie Mental Health was created to reduce administrative burdens and help therapists focus on client care. We provide centralized administrative support, competitive compensation, training, and flexibility so clinicians can thrive professionally and personally.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Independent Ellie Mental Health franchisees are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to fostering diverse and inclusive workplaces. Employment decisions are made by the independently owned and operated franchise location.

Flexible work from home options available.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

LGBTQIA+ Affirming Care

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Entry Level Mental Health Therapist LGPC or LMSW at Ellie Mental Health - 022 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.

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% are remote, 20% have no call, 58% require no weekends — this position is remote.

The cost-of-living index for Maryland is 105.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.9% of Maryland clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Benefits & Perks

401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Opportunity for advancement
Paid time off
Training & development
Vision insurance