Pre-Licensed Mental Health Outpatient Therapist
Listed compensation
$63K - $70K
The week · per this posting
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
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
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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