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Ellie Mental Health - 072
Birmingham, Alabama

Geek Therapist

Social WorkerFull-Time

Listed compensation

$55k-$75k

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1h ago · Verified live

Job Description

Benefits

  • Regular Team Meetings
  • Paid Administrative Time
  • Technology & Equipment Provided
  • Career Advancement Opportunities
  • Telehealth Opportunities
  • CEU Support
  • Free CEU Library
  • Competitive Compensation
  • Clinical Supervision
  • Health insurance
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Paid time off
  • Training & development
  • Vision insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Geek Therapist
  • (LPC, LCSW, LMFT)
  • 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 prioritize work-life balance, flexibility, professional growth, and authentic human connection.

We believe therapy can be creative, relatable, and fun. We encourage clinicians to incorporate clients' interests — including video games, literature, movies, anime, comics, and geek culture — into therapy when appropriate.

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 teamwork

What We Offer

  • Competitive compensation with additional earning opportunities
  • Paid administrative time
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Free CEUs and professional development
  • Administrative support
  • Telehealth opportunities
  • Clinical consultation and supervision
  • Additional benefits for full-time team members

About the Role

We're seeking a therapist who can connect with clients through their interests and passions. Our approach uses Affinity, Resonance, and Understanding to build meaningful therapeutic relationships and engaging interventions that support growth.

You'll have the flexibility to bring your personality, creativity, and clinical interests into your work while providing high-quality care.

Preferred Licensure

  • LPC or ALC
  • LCSW or LMSW
  • LMFT or LMFT-A
  • Therapists expected to achieve full licensure within six months are encouraged to apply
  • Areas of Expertise We Value
  • Video games, anime, comics, literature, movies, or geek culture
  • Children, adolescents, teens, and/or adults
  • Couples and families
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Substance use
  • School-based mental health
  • Community resources and insurance-based care

What You'll Do

  • Complete diagnostic assessments and individualized treatment plans
  • Provide high-quality, client-centered therapy
  • Use creative therapeutic interventions
  • Incorporate client interests into therapy when appropriate
  • Maintain 27+ sessions per week for full-time clinicians
  • Complete timely and accurate documentation
  • Coordinate care with families, providers, schools, and community supports
  • Participate in meetings, supervision, consultation, and training

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, Psychology, or related field
  • Active Alabama licensure or associate-level registration
  • 2+ years of clinical therapy experience preferred
  • Experience with assessments, treatment planning, and clinical documentation
  • Strong communication skills and professional boundaries
  • Experience working with diverse populations
  • Familiarity with EHR systems, insurance services, and community resources

Clinical Supervision

Clinical supervision may be available for aspiring LCSWs, LMHCs, and LMFTs. Supervisor availability varies by clinic.

We Encourage You to Apply

You don't have to meet every qualification to be a great fit. We welcome clinicians from diverse backgrounds who are passionate about exceptional mental health care. If you're excited about bringing creativity and client interests into therapy, we encourage you to apply.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ellie Mental Health is committed to an inclusive workplace where all employees feel respected, valued, and supported. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants.

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.

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

Key Responsibilities

The therapist will conduct diagnostic assessments, develop individualized treatment plans, and provide high-quality, client-centered therapy. They are also responsible for maintaining accurate documentation and coordinating care with families, schools, and community providers.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Trauma-informed careSubstance use counselingCouples therapyCrisis interventionCase managementMental health assessmentInterdisciplinary collaboration

Mental Health Therapy — Social Worker Career Context

Ellie Mental Health - 072 ranks #14 of 18 employers hiring Social Worker on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Of the 50 active Social Worker listings this role was benchmarked against, 42% are remote, 34% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

Social Worker pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Alabama is 88.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$65k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $73k in an average-cost state. 60.3% of Alabama clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Loan repayment
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Sign-on bonus
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PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

2.8/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Birmingham

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$112k
Typical market rent
$1,322/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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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
Technology & Equipment Provided
Career Advancement Opportunities
Telehealth Opportunities