Provisionally Licensed Mental Health Therapist
Listed compensation
$60K–$67K /yr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Benefits
- Access to Healthcare Insurance
- Clinic Appreciation Events
- Company parties
- Competitive salary
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
Training & Development
We are seeking a Provisionally Licensed Therapist at the Ellie Mental Health - Saint Peters, Missouri location who is aligned with making a positive impact in our community. We are a locally owned and operated clinic whose mission is to improve and expand access to quality mental healthcare in our area.
The perfect candidate will share in our mission and who will thrive in an environment driven by our core values which are authenticity, humor, compassion, creativity, acceptance and determination.
Compensation
- A competitive income potential of $60,000.00 - $67,000.00 per year comprised of a base salary, commission, and bonuses.
Benefits- Upon Full Time Status
- Paid Time Off
- Eight (8) paid holidays
- TheraPro AI
- Training and Development
- Flexible work hours with some at home for telehealth sessions
- Access to health insurance, vision and dental insurance
Required Education and Licensure
A master’s degree in one of the behavioral sciences or related fields from an accredited college or university.
Provisionally licensed mental health professional (MSW, MFT, LMHC, PLPC) valid in the state of Missouri.
Training in completing DAs, treatment plans and clinical case notes.
Experience / Skills / Abilities
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Growing ability to demonstrate and model stable, appropriate boundaries with clients.
Growing ability to complete and submit documentation of services and other documents in a timely manner.
Learning to work with a diverse client base.
Proficient in the use of typical office technology (computers, e-mail, etc.) and Electronic Health Record systems.
Responsibilities Include
- Evaluate mental health diagnoses, create, implement, and maintain treatment plans and complete ongoing documentation.
- Provide excellent customer service for clients and collaborate with a dynamic team to further the mission of filling gaps in your community.
- Full time requirements are obtaining 25 minimum billable sessions per week; Primarily seeing clients in the clinic and also offering telehealth to work from home.
- Utilize creativity in interventions to help clients achieve and exceed goals.
- Other stuff we probably forgot to add but just as meaningful and important to your role; )
Additionally, Ellie provides centralized administrative support, technology, referral support, scheduling, client/therapist matching, and more so you can focus on your development and helping the client achieve their goals. Our clinic offers an overall creative, authentic environment with some humor to keep it fun! Come join the Herd!
Flexible work from home options available.
Key Responsibilities
The therapist will evaluate mental health diagnoses, implement treatment plans, and maintain ongoing clinical documentation. They are required to conduct a minimum of 25 billable sessions per week through a mix of in-clinic and telehealth services.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a master's degree in behavioral sciences and a valid provisional license (MSW, MFT, LMHC, or PLPC) in Missouri. Proficiency in clinical documentation and the use of Electronic Health Record systems is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Provisionally Licensed Mental Health Therapist at Ellie Mental Health - 062 a 8.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 10% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 8,035 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.
Counselor Career Context
Ellie Mental Health - 062 ranks #11 of 18 employers hiring Counselor on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 42% are remote, 34% have no call, 66% require no weekends — this position is remote.
The cost-of-living index for Missouri is 90.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$64k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $70k in an average-cost state. 60.1% of Missouri clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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