Fully Licensed Mental Health Therapist 1099

Benefits

• Fully furnished office
• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity for advancement
• Fully Licensed Mental Health Therapist – 1099 Private-Practice

Ellie Mental Health–Clarkston is an independently owned private practice offering in-person and telehealth services throughout Michigan. We are seeking fully licensed clinicians who already operate a private practice—or want to begin building one—without having to manage every administrative detail alone.

This 1099 opportunity provides access to a welcoming, furnished therapy office and practice-support services, including insurance credentialing and billing. Clinicians maintain the independence of private practice while working alongside a collaborative professional community grounded in authenticity, compassion, creativity, humor, acceptance, and determination.

Independent Practice Model

This is a 1099 independent-contractor opportunity, not a W-2 employee position. Contractors are not salaried and do not receive employee benefits, paid leave, employer-paid payroll taxes, or other W-2 protections.

Compensation is based on the terms of the independent-contractor agreement and collected insurance and client payments for completed services. The reimbursement structure, service fees, office availability, and included administrative support will be reviewed before contracting.

Clinicians retain professional independence and control over their schedules, caseload size, and clinical approach, subject to applicable laws, ethical standards, payer requirements, credentialing agreements, and the written contractor agreement.

What We Provide

Access to a furnished therapy office in our beautiful Clarkston clinic

Insurance credentialing and payer-enrollment support

Billing, claims submission, and payment-processing services

Electronic health record and scheduling-system access

Telehealth capability

A professional clinic setting for meeting with clients

Opportunities for collegial connection, consultation, and community visibility

Optional participation in approved referral-development and outreach opportunities

Practice infrastructure that allows clinicians to focus more time on client care

Contractor Responsibilities

Operate as an independent mental health professional and maintain appropriate business records

Conduct assessments, establish diagnoses within scope, create treatment plans, and provide evidence-based psychotherapy

Complete progress notes, treatment plans, risk documentation, and payer-required records accurately and on time

Maintain all required licenses, credentials, professional liability coverage, and continuing education

Manage scheduling, client communication, cancellations, and continuity of care

Comply with HIPAA, ethical standards, payer requirements, and applicable Michigan and federal laws

Communicate promptly regarding billing, credentialing, documentation, or client-account concerns

Maintain appropriate professional boundaries and practice within competence

Participate in quality or compliance activities required by law, payer agreements, or the contractor agreement

Pay all applicable self-employment taxes and manage personal business expenses and insurance obligations

Required Qualifications

Current, unrestricted Michigan clinical license in good standing as an LMSW, LPC, LP, or LMFT

Master’s degree or higher in counseling, social work, marriage and family therapy, or a related behavioral-health discipline

Experience with assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, psychotherapy, risk assessment, and clinical documentation

Ability to satisfy insurance credentialing and payer-enrollment requirements

Ability to complete documentation within required clinical and payer timelines

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Dependability, organization, professional judgment, ethical boundaries, and follow-through

Ability to work competently with diverse clients while remaining within scope of practice

Proficiency with electronic health records and routine office technology; Valant experience is preferred

Preferred Qualifications

Existing private-practice experience and caseload or a clear plan to establish an independent practice caseload

Current credentialing with commercial insurance, Medicaid, Medicare, or EAP panels

Established professional or community referral relationships

Clinical specialties responsive to community needs

Experience with community outreach, presentations, or professional marketing

This opportunity may be an excellent fit for an established clinician seeking professional office space and administrative support or for a therapist ready to begin building an independent practice with infrastructure already in place.

We are excited to meet your authentic self. BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ clinicians are encouraged to apply.

Flexible work from home options available.