Fully Licensed Mental Health Therapist
Listed compensation
$68k-$80k
The week · per this posting
Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Benefits
- AI Notes Assist App membership
- Therapist Appreciation Events
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Bonus based on performance
- Company parties
- Competitive salary
Flexible Schedule
We are seeking a Licensed Therapist at the Ellie Mental Health - Saint Peters, Missouri location who is aligned with making a positive impact in our community. We are a locally owned and operated clinic whose mission is to improve and expand access to quality mental healthcare in our area.
The perfect candidate will share in our mission and who will thrive in an environment driven by our core values which are authenticity, humor, compassion, creativity, acceptance and determination.
Compensation
A competitive income potential of $66,000.00 - $78,000.00+ per year comprised of a base salary, commission, and benefits. Quarterly bonuses offer potential for increased earnings.
Benefits- When Full Time Status Is Reached
- PTO
- Eight (8) paid holidays
- Quarterly bonus opportunities
- Continuing Education Credits
- Therapro AI membership
- Paid renewal fee for license
- Access to health insurance, vision and dental insurance
- Flexible schedule including telehealth sessions from home
Required Licensure
Full licensed mental health professional (LCSW, LMFT, LPC, etc.) valid in the state of Missouri.
Experience / Skills / Abilities
- 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.
- Growing ability to work with a diverse client base.
Effective Written and Verbal Communication Skills
Proficient in the use of Electronic Health Record systems and experience with MS Office 365.
Responsibilities Include
- Evaluate mental health diagnoses, create, implement, and maintain treatment plans and complete ongoing documentation.
- Provide excellent customer service for clients and collaborate with a dynamic team to further the mission of filling gaps in your community.
- Utilize creativity in interventions to help clients achieve and exceed goals.
Participate in clinic group meetings and case load discussions.
Maintain a caseload of a minimum of 25 billable sessions per week.
- Other stuff we probably forgot to add but just as meaningful and important to your role; )
Additionally, Ellie provides centralized administrative support, technology, referral support, scheduling, client/therapist matching, and more so you can focus on your development and helping the client achieve their goals. Come join the Herd!
Key Responsibilities
Evaluate mental health diagnoses, create and maintain treatment plans, and complete ongoing clinical documentation. Provide excellent customer service while collaborating with a team to meet a minimum of 25 billable sessions per week.
Requirements
Must be a fully licensed mental health professional (LCSW, LMFT, LPC, etc.) valid in the state of Missouri. Requires proficiency in Electronic Health Record systems and the ability to maintain stable, appropriate boundaries with a diverse client base.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Fully Licensed Mental Health Therapist at Ellie Mental Health - 062 a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Mental Health Therapy counselor listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.
Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 54% are remote, 18% have no call, 58% require no weekends — this position is remote.
Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Missouri is 90.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$74k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $81k in an average-cost state. 60.1% of Missouri clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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