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Ellie Mental Health - 240
Freehold, New Jersey · Hybrid

Licensed Associate Counselor - LAC

LPC / LMHCFull-Time

Listed compensation

$40-$50/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Job Description

Benefits

  • Flexible schedule
  • Free food & snacks
  • Paid time off
  • Training & development
  • Come Join Ellie Mental Health as a Licensed or Provisionally Licensed Therapist

At Ellie Mental Health Woodbridge, we are committed to ending the stigma around mental health by offering innovative, compassionate, and accessible care. Our leadership-driven model reduces the administrative burden on therapists, making this a sustainable alternative to remote-only practices that often lead to burnout. Ellie’s culture prioritizes direct supervision, mentorship, and professional growth for therapists of all licensure levels.

Position Summary

We are seeking licensed and provisionally licensed therapists to join our team. Ideal candidates will manage a balanced caseload and be open to seeing adolescents and teens with full clinical support and mentorship. This position offers flexibility to work both in-person and remotely.

Who We Are

Ellie Mental Health operates independent therapy clinics. Our diverse team is dedicated to providing individual, couples, family, and group therapy services to the community.

Our Commitment

We Prioritize Our Clinicians’ Well-being by Offering

  • Generous compensation
  • Paid-Time-Off, sick leave, paid holidays
  • Supervision stipend for qualified candidates
  • Full medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k) benefits
  • Training and flexible scheduling for work-life balance

Primary Responsibilities

  • Evaluate mental health diagnoses and create treatment plans
  • Provide individual and group therapy sessions
  • Collaborate with medical professionals for comprehensive care
  • Offer grief counseling and support to patients and families
  • Engage in social work and behavioral health interventions
  • Participate in clinical staff meetings and training
  • Maintain documentation per company policies

Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in psychology, social work, or related field
  • Clinical license (LMFT, LPC, LCSW, LAC, LAMFT, LSW) or provisional licensure in New Jersey
  • Strong diagnostic and crisis intervention skills
  • Familiarity with office technology and Electronic Health Records(exp with Valant a plus)
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work autonomously and manage a diverse client base

What We Offer

  • Competitive hourly session rates
  • Paid CEU time and structured pay for administrative tasks
  • Flexible scheduling and ability to set your own schedule
  • Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401(k))
  • Supportive environment focused on therapist well-being

Join Us

Ellie Mental Health is committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment. We look forward to welcoming you to our team.

Ellie Mental Health provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or veteran status, in accordance with federal, state, and local laws.

We comply with all applicable nondiscrimination laws in every location where we operate. This policy covers all employment terms, including hiring, promotion, termination, compensation, and training.

Flexible work from home options available.

Key Responsibilities

The therapist will evaluate mental health diagnoses, create treatment plans, and provide individual and group therapy sessions. They will also collaborate with medical professionals and maintain accurate clinical documentation.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Mental health diagnosisTreatment planningIndividual therapyClinical supervision

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Counseling listings this role was benchmarked against, 58% are remote, 28% have no call, 72% require no weekends — this position is remote.

In New Jersey, the Mental Health Counseling weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$64k (11 salary observations; 38 listings), vs ~$77k nationally (555 salary observations; 2,263 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

How many Mental Health Counseling jobs are remote?
MeasureThis jobMarket
New Jersey vs national$64k median in New Jersey$77k nationally (−17%)11 state / 555 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$86k in purchasing powerNew Jersey index 108.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Mental Health Counseling listings in New Jersey7 active819 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingremotepeers: 58% remote · 28% no call · 72% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedNew Jersey Counselor listings: 10% state a sign-on bonus (median $6k) · 5% offer loan repayment336 active listings, Oct 2026
Mental Health Counseling pay trend+23.3% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Associate Counselor - LAC at Ellie Mental Health - 240 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 Counseling counselor listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.

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Salary Distribution

43 jobs · 23 employers
14
<$75k
7
$75k-90k
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$90k-105k
1
$115k
15
$120k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

38 jobs · 23 employers
401k / retirement match
89% this job
Sign-on bonus
32%
CME allowance
26% this job
Loan repayment
11%
PSLF eligible
8%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 6.0
Better work-life than 50% of Mental Health Counseling listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 810 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Ellie Mental Health - 240

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

Benefits & Perks

Flexible schedule
Paid time off
Full medical, dental, vision, life insurance
401(k) benefits
Training and development
Supervision stipend for qualified candidates
Paid CEU time
Free food & snacks