Outpatient Mental Health Therapist LLMSW

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance

Limited Licensed Master Social Worker – Full-Time

Ellie Mental Health–Clarkston is an independently owned private practice providing in-person and telehealth care throughout Michigan. Our furnished clinic and administrative support, including billing, allow clinicians to focus primarily on client care and professional development.

We seek a compassionate and motivated Michigan LLMSW to join a collaborative practice grounded in authenticity, compassion, creativity, humor, acceptance, and determination.

Compensation

This is a W-2 straight-commission position, not a salaried position. Clinicians earn a commission percentage of collected insurance and client payments for completed services, a common compensation model in outpatient private practice.

The commission compensates the clinician’s regular responsibilities, including session preparation, client sessions, scheduling and client communication, documentation, treatment planning, required meetings, and required supervision. These activities do not receive separate hourly compensation.

Unlike a 1099 contractor arrangement, the W-2 model includes employee benefits, employer-paid payroll taxes, and applicable employment protections.

Caseload Development

Building and maintaining a caseload is a shared responsibility. The practice provides marketing, online scheduling, administrative support, community relationships, and practice-generated referrals.

Clinicians must also maintain consistent availability, respond promptly to referrals, support client engagement and retention, communicate their specialties, and participate in approved practice-development and outreach activities.

Approved activities may include community events, referral-source follow-ups, delivering outreach materials, developing professional relationships, researching clinic-growth opportunities, and preparing outreach materials. These activities are paid at $20 per hour only when discussed and authorized in advance by the Clinical Director or Owner.

Full-time clinicians must average at least 25 direct client-facing hours per week and initially provide approximately 35 scheduling hours per week to support caseload growth and accommodate cancellations. At least one evening of availability is required.

Responsibilities

Conduct mental health intake assessments and establish diagnoses within LLMSW scope of practice

Develop individualized treatment plans and provide evidence-based psychotherapy

Complete progress notes, treatment plans, risk documentation, diagnostic updates, and other required records accurately and on time

Submit documentation promptly for required supervisory review and co-signature

Attend required clinical supervision, maintain supervision records, and implement feedback

Maintain consistent scheduling availability and follow up appropriately after cancellations

Respond promptly and professionally to new referrals

Support client engagement, retention, continuity of care, and appropriate discharge planning

Participate in consultation, staff meetings, training, and quality-improvement activities

Communicate professionally with clients, families, supervisors, colleagues, billing personnel, and referral partners

Participate actively in approved caseload-development and community-outreach activities

Required Qualifications

Current Michigan LLMSW license in good standing

Master of Social Work degree from a CSWE-accredited program

Eligibility to practice clinical social work under appropriate Michigan supervision

Commitment to maintaining required supervision and completing the steps toward full LMSW licensure

Experience with assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, psychotherapy, risk assessment, and clinical documentation

Ability to complete documentation within practice and payer timelines

Willingness to take an active role in building and maintaining a caseload

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Dependability, organization, initiative, professional boundaries, and follow-through

Ability to serve diverse clients competently while remaining within scope of practice

Proficiency with electronic health records and office technology; Valant experience is preferred

Preferred Qualifications

Outpatient or private-practice experience

Experience with insurance-based documentation and medical necessity requirements

Progress toward independent LMSW licensure

Community outreach, professional networking, presentation, or marketing experience

Clinical specialties responsive to community needs

Benefits

Paid time off and holiday pay

Health coverage for eligible employees

Short-term disability insurance

401(k) eligibility for full-time employees, subject to plan requirements

Free annual continuing education opportunities

Flexible scheduling

Furnished office space

Administrative and billing support

Paid, preapproved practice-development and outreach opportunities

We are excited to meet your authentic self. BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ clinicians are encouraged to apply.

Flexible work from home options available.