Licensed Professional Counselor

Ellie Mental Health - Clarkston; Clarkston (MI); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

401(k)

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Generous Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Short-Term Disability Insurance

Free Annual CEUs

Flexible Scheduling

Job summary

Ellie Mental Health – Clarkston seeks a compassionate LPC to provide outpatient therapy and sign LLPC notes. The role focuses on delivering care in a welcoming clinic space while ensuring thorough documentation and treatment planning.

Fully licensed LPCs in Michigan are encouraged to apply, with a compensation model based on a W2 structure and commission. You will join a dynamic team expanding access to high-quality mental health care, supporting clients across Clarkston and Michigan, with

Qualifications

• Must hold full, unrestricted licensure in Michigan for clinical practice.
• Master’s degree in counseling or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Experience creating and implementing treatment plans with detailed documentation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication supporting therapy and collaboration.
• Ability to establish ethical boundaries with clients in clinical settings.
• Timely completion of session records and notes, with diverse client populations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive mental health intakes, develop treatment plans, and complete documentation including diagnoses and session notes.
• Maintain a minimum of 25 direct client-facing hours per week as a full-time clinician; initial scheduling of 35 hours/week.
• Review and co-sign notes for LLPCs on the team.
• Provide outpatient therapy in a fully furnished, welcoming clinic space; sign notes for LLPCs.

Skills

Strong communication

Documentation proficiency

Treatment planning

Ethical boundaries

Diversity & inclusion

EHR proficiency

Valant experience

Education

Master’s degree in counseling or related field

Unrestricted Michigan LPC licensure

Tools

Valant

Job description

Benefits

• Health insurance


• Paid time off


• Training & development


• Vision insurance


• 401(k)


• Competitive salary


• Dental insurance


• Flexible schedule

Ellie Mental Health – Clarkston is an independently owned and operated private practice serving both the local Clarkston community and the state of Michigan through our office space and telehealth. We manage almost all of your administrative tasks, including billing, so that you can focus on what you love, client care.

Join Our Team: At Ellie Mental Health – Clarkston, you’ll be part of a dynamic team committed to expanding access to high-quality mental health care while embracing values that make the journey meaningful: authenticity, compassion, creativity, humor, acceptance, and determination.

We are looking for a compassionate and motivated LPC to join our growing team! In this role, you’ll provide therapy while also signing notes for LLPC's. At EMH you’ll deliver outpatient care in a fully furnished, welcoming clinic space designed to support both client wellness and clinician comfort.

Please note - we’re only considering fully licensed LPCs for this position. We offer a standout W2 pay model (straight commission) with industry-leading compensation.

What You’ll Do at Ellie Mental Health – Clarkston:

• Deliver Care: Conduct comprehensive mental health intakes, develop treatment plans, and complete timely documentation including diagnoses, treatment plans, and session notes.


• Build a Full-Time Caseload: Maintain a minimum of 25 direct client facing hours per week as a full-time clinician, with an initial scheduling availability of 35 hours per week to support caseload growth.


• Documentation Review: Review and co-sign notes to LLPC's on the team.



• Please note, LARA Approved Clinical Supervisor is not required for this position as providing supervision hours to LLPC’s is not a requirement of this role.

Required Qualifications & Core Competencies:

• Mandatory Licensure for Clinical Practice: Applicants must hold full, unrestricted licensure in the State of Michigan.


• • Provisional or limited licensure does not meet eligibility criteria.


• Advanced Educational Foundation: A master’s degree in counseling or related field from an accredited institution.


• Clinical Proficiency: Experience in creating and implementing treatment plans, as well as maintaining detailed clinical documentation including case notes and diagnostic updates.


• Strong Communicator: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills that support therapeutic effectiveness, collaboration, and client trust.


• Professional Boundaries & Integrity: Demonstrated ability to establish and uphold stable, ethical boundaries with clients in a clinical setting.


• Timely and Accurate Documentation: Consistently completes session records, service notes, and required documentation promptly.


• Inclusive Clinical Approach: Comfortable and confident working with a diverse population across age groups, backgrounds, and presenting issues.


• Technology Competence: Proficient in day-to-day office tools and electronic health records (EHR); experience with Valant is a plus!

Preferred Qualifications & Expertise:

• Private Practice Savvy: Prior experience in a private practice setting equips candidates to thrive.


• Credentialing That Amplifies Access: Fully licensed clinicians who are credentialed with multiple insurance panels and EAPs are especially well-positioned to help us expand care access and reach more individuals in need.


• Marketing Mindset & Social Media Fluency: Candidates with experience leveraging social media and community marketing are especially valuable. Your ability to amplify visibility, drive engagement, and connect with local audiences supports both clinic growth and client access.

Exceptional Benefits That Support Your Well-Being and Growth:

• Generous Paid Time Off


• Comprehensive Health Coverage


• Holiday Pay


• Short-Term Disability Insurance


• 401(K)


• Free Annual CEUs


• Flexible Scheduling

We are excited to meet your Authentic self! BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ encouraged to apply. Flexible work from home options available.