Entry Level Mental Health Therapist LGPC or LMSW

Mental Health America of Los Angeles; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Health insurance

Paid time off

Paid supervision and professional dev.

Free CEU library

Job summary

Ellie Mental Health in Columbia, MD is seeking Maryland LGPCs and LMSWs to join a clinician-centered, multidisciplinary team. The role emphasizes post-graduate clinical experience with paid supervision, collaboration with counselors, social workers, and psychologists, and flexible scheduling for clinician well‑being.

We value diverse backgrounds and offer opportunities to grow professionally, with equal emphasis on client-centered care and community engagement.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in counseling, social work, or a related field.
• Active Maryland LGPC or LMSW license or license-eligible with board-approved supervision.
• Experience with assessments, treatment planning, and clinical documentation.
• Commitment to LGBTQIA+ affirming, culturally responsive care and lifelong learning.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a caseload of approximately 25 client sessions per week.
• Conduct diagnostic assessments and develop treatment plans.
• Complete clinical documentation, including progress notes and treatment updates.
• Provide high-quality, client-centered care.
• Coordinate services with other providers as needed.
• Attend clinical meetings, trainings, and case consultation groups.

Skills

Clinical assessments

Treatment planning

Clinical documentation

LGBTQIA+ care

Cultural humility

Education

Master's degree in counseling or social work

Job description

About The Role

Join our clinician-centered multidisciplinary team in Columbia, MD, and grow your career alongside counselors, social workers, and psychologists. At Ellie Mental Health, we prioritize clinician well‑being so our team can provide exceptional care. Clinicians receive flexible scheduling, health insurance, paid time off, free CEUs, weekly case consultation groups, and regular team activities focused on wellness and connection.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

Mental Health Clinician (LGPC/LMSW)

About The Role

Join our clinician-centered multidisciplinary team in Columbia, MD, and grow your career alongside counselors, social workers, and psychologists. At Ellie Mental Health, we prioritize clinician well‑being so our team can provide exceptional care. Clinicians receive flexible scheduling, health insurance, paid time off, free CEUs, weekly case consultation groups, and regular team activities focused on wellness and connection.

We are seeking full‑time Maryland Licensed Graduate Professional Counselors (LGPCs) and Licensed Master Social Workers (LMSWs) interested in gaining post‑graduate clinical experience. Paid supervision is included.

We value clinicians who enjoy collaboration, bring a sense of humor to their work, and are committed to serving clients from diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a caseload of approximately 25 client sessions per week.
• Conduct diagnostic assessments and develop treatment plans.
• Complete clinical documentation, including progress notes and treatment updates.
• Provide high-quality, client-centered care.
• Coordinate services with other providers as needed.
• Attend clinical meetings, trainings, and case consultation groups.

Additional Opportunities

• Participate in community outreach, networking events, and presentations.
• Contribute content for social media and educational initiatives.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in counseling, social work, or a related field.
• Active Maryland LGPC or LMSW license, or license-eligible and able to practice under board‑approved supervision.
• Experience with assessments, treatment planning, and clinical documentation.
• Commitment to LGBTQIA+ affirming, culturally responsive care.li>
• Dedication to lifelong learning, cultural humility, and ethical practice.
• Bilingual clinicians are strongly encouraged to apply.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly compensation.
• Paid supervision and professional development.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Health insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Free CEU library and ongoing training opportunities.
• Career growth and leadership development pathways.
• Flexibility to work with populations and treatment approaches that match your interests, including children, adolescents, adults, couples, groups, and play therapy.

About Ellie Mental Health

Founded by clinicians in 2015, Ellie Mental Health was created to reduce administrative burdens and help therapists focus on client care. We provide centralized administrative support, competitive compensation, training, and flexibility so clinicians can thrive professionally and personally.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Independent Ellie Mental Health franchisees are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to fostering diverse and inclusive workplaces. Employment decisions are made by the independently owned and operated franchise location.

Flexible work from home options available.