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Ellie Mental Health - 072
Birmingham, Alabama · Hybrid

EMDR Therapist

Social WorkerFull-Time

Listed compensation

$55k-$75k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 1mo 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
  • EMDR 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've built a clinician-centered culture that prioritizes work-life balance, flexibility, professional growth, and authentic human connection.

We believe therapy should be creative, engaging, and accessible. We remove unnecessary administrative barriers so clinicians can focus on what they do best: helping people.

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

What We Offer

  • Competitive compensation
  • Paid administrative time
  • Flexible scheduling and hybrid work options
  • Paid CEUs and ongoing professional development
  • Administrative support
  • Clinical consultation and supervision
  • Fun, supportive team culture
  • Additional benefits for full-time team members

About the Role

We're seeking a Trauma Focused Therapist who is passionate about helping clients heal and grow. We're especially interested in clinicians with experience in EMDR, Brainspotting, trauma-focused therapy, or other trauma-informed approaches.

Preferred Licensure

  • LPC or ALC
  • LCSW or LMSW
  • LMFT or LMFT-A
  • Clinicians expected to achieve full licensure within six months are encouraged to apply
  • Areas of Expertise We Value
  • EMDR
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Trauma-informed therapy
  • Children, adolescents, teens, and adults

What You'll Do

  • Complete diagnostic assessments and individualized treatment plans
  • Provide high-quality, trauma-informed therapy
  • Use evidence-based and creative therapeutic interventions
  • Maintain a caseload of 27+ sessions per week for full-time clinicians
  • Complete timely and accurate clinical documentation
  • Participate in clinical meetings, consultation, and training

Qualifications

Master's or doctoral 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 EMDR, Brainspotting, or other evidence-based trauma treatments preferred
  • Experience with diagnostic assessments, treatment planning, and clinical documentation
  • Strong communication skills and professional boundaries
  • Experience working with diverse populations
  • Familiarity with EHR systems, insurance billing, and community resources

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 trauma-informed care and helping clients heal. If you're excited about this role, we encourage you to apply.

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 complete diagnostic assessments and develop individualized treatment plans for clients. They are responsible for providing high-quality, trauma-informed therapy while maintaining accurate clinical documentation and a consistent caseload.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Evidence-based interventionsCrisis interventionTrauma and PTSD treatment

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates EMDR Therapist at Ellie Mental Health - 072 a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Mental Health Therapy (Social Work) — ranked against 133 active Mental Health Therapy (Social Work) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.

Mental Health Therapy — Social Worker Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 60% are remote, 24% have no call, 78% require no weekends — this position is remote.

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 19.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Mental Health Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.0 / 10 · above average in mental health therapy (social work)ranked against 133 Mental Health Therapy (Social Work) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$55k–$75kMental Health Therapy median $71k (middle half $61k–$80k)322 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$73k in purchasing powerAlabama index 88.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Work settingremotepeers: 60% remote · 24% no call · 78% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS social worker listings (all specialties): 9% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 5% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Mental Health Therapy listings2,476 in the last 30 days1,365 the 30 days before (+81%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Mental Health Therapy pay trend−19.0% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (133 Mental Health Therapy (Social Work) listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Benefits & Perks

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

median 5.7this job 6.0
Better work-life than 60% of Mental Health Therapy (Social Work) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 133 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