Limited Licensed Mental Health Therapist

Location: Clarkston, MI

About Ellie Mental Health:
We are an independently owned outpatient mental health practice in Clarkston, Michigan, providing in-person and telehealth care. We welcome current Michigan LLMSWs and MSW graduates who are eligible to obtain Michigan limited licensure before beginning clinical practice. This opportunity may also interest social workers transitioning from hospitals, schools, community mental health, case management, nonprofits, or related settings into outpatient therapy.

About the Role:
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 availability, respond promptly to referrals, support client retention, communicate their specialties, and participate in approved outreach.

Outreach may include building relationships with physicians, schools, hospitals, and community organizations. Approved outreach and caseload-development activities are paid at $20 per hour when authorized in advance.

Full-time clinicians must average at least 25 direct client-facing hours per week and initially offer approximately 35 scheduling hours per week to support caseload growth and cancellations. At least one evening is required. Additional evening or weekend availability is valuable when serving children, adolescents, and families.

Responsibilities
- Conduct intake assessments and establish diagnoses within license and scope
- Develop treatment plans and provide evidence-based psychotherapy
- Complete intakes, notes, treatment plans, risk documentation, and other records accurately and on time
- Submit documentation promptly for required supervisory review and co-signature
- Attend required supervision and implement feedback
- Maintain scheduling consistency and follow up after cancellations
- Participate in consultation, staff meetings, and quality-improvement activities
- Communicate professionally with clients, colleagues, billing staff, and referral partners

Required Qualifications
- Michigan limited clinical license in good standing as an LLPC, LLMSW, LLMFT
- Master’s degree in counseling, social work, marriage and family therapy, or a related field from an accredited institution
- Ability to practice under the supervision required for the applicable credential
- Commitment to maintaining supervision records and completing requirements toward full licensure
- Experience with assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, psychotherapy, and documentation
- Willingness to participate in caseload development and community outreach
- Strong communication, organization, dependability, boundaries, and follow-through
- Ability to serve diverse clients competently within scope of practice
- Proficiency with EHR and office technology; Valant experience is a plus

Preferred Qualifications
- Outpatient private-practice experience
- Progress toward independent licensure
- Insurance-based documentation experience
- Community outreach, presentation, or marketing experience
- Clinical specialties responsive to community needs

How to Apply:
https://ellie-careers.careerplug.com/jobs/2303891/apps/new