Fully Licensed LMSW Outpatient Mental Health Therapist
Listed compensation
$70k-$95k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
- Wellness resources
- 401(k)
- Company parties
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
Free Food & Snacks
Come for the meaningful work. Stay for the team that truly cares about you.
Ellie Mental Health – Clinton Township is seeking a fully licensed Michigan LMSW who wants more than simply a place to see clients. We’re building a team where clinicians know one another, support one another, share ideas, laugh together, and genuinely enjoy coming to work.
We care deeply about the people who care for our clients. You’ll have a comfortable office, accessible leadership, regular support, and colleagues who believe camaraderie and collaboration make us all better clinicians.
What We Offer
- Base hourly pay plus production-based commission
- Estimated earning potential of $70,000–$90,000+, based on experience and caseload
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- PTO and paid holidays for full-time employees
- Quarterly performance bonus opportunities
- Flexible scheduling with partial remote work available
- Continuing education opportunities
- Fully furnished private office
Leadership and Advancement Opportunities
A supportive, down-to-earth team—and plenty of snacks!
What You’ll Do
- Provide individual therapy to teens and adults; experience with children, couples, or families is a plus
- Complete diagnostic assessments, treatment plans, and timely clinical documentation
- Deliver compassionate, creative, and evidence-informed care
- Collaborate with colleagues and contribute to a positive team environment
- Maintain healthy professional boundaries and high standards of client care
What We’re Looking For
- Master’s degree in social work
- Active Michigan LMSW license with full clinical licensure
- Strong communication, organization, and documentation skills
- Commitment to teamwork, collaboration, and supporting colleagues
- Private-practice experience preferred
- Comfort using Microsoft 365 and electronic health record systems; Valant experience is a plus
- Leadership or clinical supervision experience is welcomed but not required
- Full-Time Expectations
Full-time clinicians must maintain an average of 25 completed client sessions per week to remain eligible for full-time status and benefits. Clinicians should also expect to:
- Provide in-office counseling at least four days per week
- Offer some evening or Saturday availability
- Participate in regular meetings with team and the Clinical Director
Why Ellie?
Our values—authenticity, humor, compassion, creativity, acceptance, and determination—shape how we care for our clients and one another. If you’re a dependable, team-oriented clinician looking for meaningful work, strong relationships, and a workplace where you will be valued, we’d love to meet you.
Apply today and help us make mental health care better—for our clients, our clinicians, and our community.
Key Responsibilities
Provide individual therapy to teens and adults while completing diagnostic assessments and clinical documentation. Collaborate with the clinical team to deliver evidence-informed care and maintain high standards of professional practice.
Requirements
Requires a Master's degree in social work and an active Michigan LMSW license. Candidates should have strong clinical skills and experience with documentation and electronic health record systems.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Fully Licensed LMSW Outpatient Mental Health Therapist at Ellie Mental Health - 119 a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Master Social Worker (LMSW) — ranked against 237 active Master Social Worker (LMSW) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.
Social Worker Career Context
Ellie Mental Health - 119 ranks #4 of 14 employers hiring Social Worker on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
Of the 50 active Master Social Worker (LMSW) listings this role was benchmarked against, 44% are remote, 30% have no call, 68% require no weekends — this position is remote.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.0 / 10 · above average in master social worker (lmsw) | ranked against 237 Master Social Worker (LMSW) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$86k in purchasing power | Michigan index 96.2 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Master Social Worker (LMSW) listings in Michigan | 256 active | 7,073 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | remote | peers: 44% remote · 30% no call · 68% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Michigan Social Worker listings: 7% state a sign-on bonus · 6% offer loan repayment256 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Ellie Mental Health - 119 | #4 of 14 for pay | Top Employers work-life index |
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