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Ellie Mental Health - 072
Birmingham, Alabama

Licensed Marriage Family Therapist Supervisor

LMFTFull-Time

Listed compensation

$75k-$85k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 1mo ago · Verified live

Job Description

Benefits

  • Free CEU Library
  • Competitive Compensation
  • Clinical Supervision
  • Regular Team Meetings
  • Paid Administrative Time
  • Technology & Equipment Provided
  • Career Advancement Opportunities
  • Telehealth Opportunities
  • CEU Support
  • Health insurance
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Paid time off
  • Training & development
  • Vision insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Clinical Supervisor (LMFT-S)
  • Ellie Mental Health | Birmingham, AL

Why Join Ellie?

At Ellie Mental Health, we believe clinicians do their best work when they feel supported, valued, and empowered. We've built a clinician-centered culture that prioritizes work-life balance, flexibility, professional growth, and authentic human connection.

Our Team Values

  • Authenticity and inclusion
  • Creativity and innovation
  • Compassion and acceptance
  • Humor and connection
  • Flexible scheduling and autonomy
  • Ongoing learning and professional development
  • Collaborative, supportive teamwork

If you're passionate about helping people, supporting developing clinicians, and removing barriers to great client care, we'd love to meet you.

What We Offer

  • Competitive compensation with opportunities for additional earnings
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Free CEUs and ongoing professional development
  • Administrative support
  • A fun, supportive, clinician-focused culture
  • Additional benefits available for full-time team members

About the Role

We're seeking a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist – Approved Supervisor (LMFT-S) to provide high-quality therapy while supervising therapists working toward full licensure. This role is ideal for an experienced clinician who enjoys developing other therapists and wants to work in a flexible, creative, and collaborative environment.

What You'll Do

  • Complete diagnostic assessments, treatment plans, and clinical documentation
  • Provide high-quality, client-centered therapy
  • Supervise pre-licensed counselors pursuing full LMFT licensure
  • Maintain a minimum of 27 service hours per week, including supervision
  • Develop creative interventions based on client needs and goals
  • Coordinate care with families, case managers, medical providers, and other professionals
  • Participate in clinical meetings, supervision, and training
  • Support clinic operations and contribute to a positive team culture

Qualifications

Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field

  • Active Alabama LMFT license with approved supervisor designation (LMFT-S)
  • 5+ years of clinical therapy experience preferred
  • Completed supervisor training and eligible to provide clinical supervision in Alabama
  • Experience with diagnostic assessments, treatment planning, and clinical documentation
  • Strong communication skills and ability to maintain professional boundaries
  • Experience working with diverse client populations
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Office 365 and EHR systems; Valant experience is a plus
  • Insurance credentialing experience preferred
  • Ability to successfully complete a background check

We Encourage You to Apply

You don't have to meet every qualification to be a great fit. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and experiences who are passionate about exceptional mental health care and developing the next generation of clinicians.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ellie Mental Health is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees feel respected, valued, and supported. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and do not tolerate discrimination or harassment.

Franchise Disclosure

Ellie Mental Health clinics are independently owned and operated as part of the Ellie Mental Health franchise system. Employment decisions, compensation, benefits, scheduling, and workplace policies are determined by the local franchise owner. This position is with an independently owned and operated Ellie Mental Health clinic and not Ellie Mental Health's corporate organization.

We're just people helping people. Come join the herd.

Key Responsibilities

The therapist will provide high-quality, client-centered therapy while completing diagnostic assessments and treatment plans. Additionally, they will supervise pre-licensed counselors and coordinate care with various medical and social service professionals.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Case ManagementCare Coordination

Marriage & Family Therapy — Counselor Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Alabama is 88.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$80k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $90k in an average-cost state. 60.3% of Alabama clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Marriage & Family Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 58% are remote, 30% have no call, 80% require no weekends.

What does the Marriage & Family Therapy market look like in Alabama?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$75k–$85kMarriage & Family Therapy median $95k (middle half $75k–$104k)20 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$90k in purchasing powerAlabama index 88.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Work settingon-sitepeers: 58% remote · 30% no call · 80% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedAlabama counselor listings (all specialties): 0% state a sign-on bonus · 17% offer loan repayment134 active listings, Nov 2026
New Marriage & Family Therapy listings183 in the last 30 days74 the 30 days before (+147%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Marriage & Family Therapy pay trend−5.2% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Counselor Jobs

33 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

33 jobs · 10 employers
8
<$75k
4
$75k-95k
9
$95k-115k
12
$115k-135k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

29 jobs · 10 employers
401k / retirement match
97%
Sign-on bonus
52%
Loan repayment
14%
CME allowance
14% this job
PSLF eligible
7%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Licensed Clinical Mental Health Therapist - LICSW - LPCC - LMFT

LifeStance Health · Saint Louis Park, Minnesota

$74k-$126k
#2

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT, LPC, LCSW)

LifeStance Health · Brookfield, Wisconsin

$92k-$125k
#3

Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMFT, LMHC, LCSW)

$115k-$120k
#4

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)

$115k-$120k
+ 31 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.9this job 4.8
Below most Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 883 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Ellie Mental Health - 072

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

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Paid Administrative Time
CEU Support
Free CEU Library
Clinical Supervision

Living in Birmingham

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$109k≈ 1.5× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,305/mo≈ 21% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
21 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

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