Licensed Associate Counselor - LAC
Listed compensation
$40-$50/hr
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
- 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
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.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| 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 power | New Jersey index 108.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Mental Health Counseling listings in New Jersey | 7 active | 819 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | remote | peers: 58% remote · 28% no call · 72% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | New 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 |
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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