Licensed Mental Health Therapist
Listed compensation
starting at $47+
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
- 401(k)
- Competitive salary
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Signing bonus
- Wellness resources
Mental Health Therapist
The perfect candidate will share our passion for improving and expanding access to quality mental health care and will thrive in a culture that emphasizes autonomy, flexibility, creativity, authenticity, humor, compassion, acceptance and self-determination. We offer individual, family, and group therapy services as well as Telehealth. BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ community members are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities and Duties
Complete and evaluate mental health diagnostic assessments, create and implement a treatment plan, complete ongoing documentation including further diagnosis, treatment plan reviews, and case notes according to company policy
Provide excellent customer service for clients and collaborate with a dynamic team to further the mission of filling gaps in our community
- Utilize creativity in interventions to help clients achieve and exceed goals
- Prepare and submit individual documentation for each session per company guidelines and protocol
- Attend and participate in clinical staff meetings and trainings
This role leverages in-person and Telehealth care, meeting our clients where they're at and allowing for a hybrid clinician schedule when appropriate
Required Qualifications and Skills
Candidates are required to have a master’s degree in one of the behavioral sciences or related fields from an accredited college or university and be on track to obtain licensure in their designated field or be currently enrolled in a Master's program at an accredited college or university pursuing the degree and accompanying licensure;
- Candidates should have or be pursuing licensure (LMFT, LPC, LCPC, LMSW, LCSW);
- Effective written and verbal communication skills;
- Ability to demonstrate and model stable, appropriate boundaries with clients;
- Ability to complete and submit documentation of services and other documents in a timely manner;
- Comfort and familiarity working with a diverse client base;
Proficient in the use of typical office technology (computers, e-mail, etc.) and Electronic Health Record systems (Valant experience a plus!);
Desire to work in a collaborative atmosphere that embodies Ellie’s values (creativity, authenticity, humor, compassion, acceptance, determination);
What We Have to Offer
- Competitive salary, excellent benefits and paid time-off
- Flexible scheduling
- Paid time for continuing education
- Pay for administrative time
What Else You Should Know
Ellie Mental Health is a highly successful multi-clinic mental health organization originally based in Minnesota; however, Ellie in Boise is locally owned and operated. The owner and Director are lifelong Idahoans committed to expanding mental health services in our community. Our vision is to operate a small but mighty clinic with a dedicated team of kickass therapists who support one another in providing excellent services to our clients and the larger community.
Compensation: starting at $47+ per hour, more for experience. Please include a brief letter of interest with your resume.
Key Responsibilities
The therapist will conduct mental health diagnostic assessments, develop treatment plans, and provide individual, family, and group therapy services. They are also responsible for maintaining accurate clinical documentation and collaborating with the team to meet community mental health needs.
Requirements
Candidates must hold or be pursuing a master’s degree in a behavioral science field and be on track for licensure such as LMFT, LPC, LCPC, LMSW, or LCSW. Proficiency in office technology and the ability to maintain professional boundaries with a diverse client base are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Mental Health Therapist at Ellie Mental Health - 006 a 8.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 10% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 8,035 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.
Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 62% are remote, 36% have no call, 72% require no weekends — this position is remote.
The cost-of-living index for Idaho is 95.5 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$70k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $73k in an average-cost state. 58.2% of Idaho clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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