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Ellie Mental Health - 179
Fredericksburg, Virginia

Pre-Licensed Mental Health Outpatient Therapist

CounselorFull-Time

Listed compensation

$63K - $70K

The week · per this posting

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Benefits

  • Paid access to Therapro™
  • Paid access to iPlum for HIPPA compliant patient communications

Paid Psychology Today Subscription

  • Free account access to CEU course offerings through TPN.health
  • Paid professional liability insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

About the Role

Join Ellie Mental Health as a Pre-Licensed Mental Health Outpatient Therapist in Fredericksburg, VA, where you will play a vital role in supporting individuals on their journey to mental wellness. This full-time position offers a unique opportunity to grow your skills in a collaborative and compassionate environment.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct individual, couples or family therapy sessions with clients to address mental health concerns.
  • Develop and implement personalized treatment plans tailored to each client's needs.
  • Utilize evidence-based therapeutic techniques to promote client progress.
  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation of client interactions and treatment outcomes.
  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive care.
  • Participate in regular supervision and training to enhance clinical skills.
  • Engage in community outreach to promote mental health awareness.
  • Provide crisis intervention and support as needed.

Requirements

Master's Degree in Social Work or Counseling

  • Active enrollment in a state-approved supervision program for licensure.
  • Strong understanding of mental health disorders and treatment modalities.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Compassionate and empathetic demeanor towards clients.
  • Proficient in documentation and record-keeping practices.
  • Commitment to ongoing professional development and training.

About Us

At Ellie Mental Health, we have been dedicated to providing exceptional mental health services since our inception.

Our mission is to reimagine mental health care by cultivating clinics that heal, supporting clinicians who inspire, honoring clients as partners in care, and building stronger communities by ensuring wellness is accessible, inclusive, and transformative for all.

Our clients appreciate our personalized approach, and our employees love the supportive culture that fosters growth and collaboration. Join us in making a positive impact on the lives of those we serve!

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Individual TherapyCouples TherapyTreatment PlanningClinical DocumentationMultidisciplinary CollaborationInterpersonal Communication

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pre-Licensed Mental Health Outpatient Therapist at Ellie Mental Health - 179 a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 7,885 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 44% are remote, 30% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$67k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $66k in an average-cost state. 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
49% this job
Sign-on bonus
24%
Loan repayment
24%
PSLF eligible
11%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.3this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 7,885 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Fredericksburg

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$419k≈ 6.6× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,042/mo≈ 39% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
32 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.9
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Ellie Mental Health - 179

Mental Health Care
St Paul
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Paid Therapro access
Paid iPlum
Paid Psychology Today subscription
Free CEU courses
Paid professional liability insurance
401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance