Outpatient Mental Health Therapist in Dothan AL

Ellie Mental Health-Columbus, GA; Dothan (AL); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Paid administrative time

Comfortable, furnished offices

Free CEUs and ongoing professional dev

Administrative support

Telehealth opportunities

Clinician-focused culture

Additional benefits for full-time

Job summary

Ellie Mental Health is hiring an Outpatient Therapist (LPC/LCSW/LMFT or Associate/Pre-Licensed) to join our supportive, clinician-focused team in expanding access to high-quality mental health care. You will provide individual, family, group, and telehealth services to a diverse client population.

We offer competitive compensation, paid time for admin work, furnished offices, free CEUs, administrative support, telehealth, and a collaborative culture that values growth and work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required in Counseling, Social Work, MFT, Psychology, or related field
• Active clinical license or associate/pre-licensed status in your designated field
• 2+ years of clinical therapy experience preferred
• Experience completing diagnostic assessments, treatment plans, and clinical notes
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to maintain appropriate professional boundaries
• Ability to complete documentation in a timely manner
• Comfort working with diverse populations
• Proficiency with Office 365 and EHR systems
• Valant experience is a plus
• Insurance credentialing experience preferred for fully licensed clinicians
• Ability to pass background screening

Responsibilities

• Complete diagnostic assessments and develop individualized treatment plans
• Provide high-quality, client-centered therapy services
• Maintain a caseload of 27+ sessions per week for full-time clinicians
• Complete clinical documentation accurately and on time
• Coordinate care with families, providers, schools, case managers, and community supports as needed
• Participate in staff meetings, supervision, and training opportunities
• Use creative interventions to help clients achieve meaningful goals
• Support the overall mission and success of the clinic

Skills

Communication skills

Professional boundaries

Documentation

Diversity experience

Office 365 & EHR

Valant experience

Insurance credentialing

Education

Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, Psychology, or related behavioral health field

Tools

Valant

Office 365

EHR systems

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
• Profit sharing
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule

Outpatient Therapist

(LPC, LCSW, LMFT or Associate/Pre-Licensed)

Ellie Mental Health

Why Join Ellie?

At Ellie Mental Health, we believe clinicians do their best work when they feel supported, valued, and empowered. Ellie was built around a simple idea: mental health care should be accessible, creative, authentic, and free from unnecessary barriers.

Our culture is rooted in:

• Authenticity and inclusion
• Creativity and innovation
• Compassion and acceptance
• Humor and connection
• Determination and growth
• Flexible scheduling and work-life balance
• Collaborative, supportive teamwork

If you're passionate about helping people and want to work somewhere that gives clinicians the freedom to be themselves, we'd love to meet you.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation
• Paid administrative time
• Comfortable, furnished offices
• Free CEUs and ongoing professional development
• Administrative support
• Telehealth opportunities
• A fun, supportive, clinician-focused culture
• Additional benefits available for full-time team members

About the Role

We're seeking licensed or pre-licensed therapists who are passionate about expanding access to high-quality mental health care. Clinicians have opportunities to provide individual, family, group, and telehealth services while working with a diverse client population.

Preferred Licensure

• LPC or associate-level LPC
• LCSW or associate-level social work licensure
• LMFT or associate-level LMFT
• Pre-licensed clinicians actively pursuing full licensure are encouraged to apply

What You'll Do

• Complete diagnostic assessments and develop individualized treatment plans
• Provide high-quality, client-centered therapy services
• Maintain a caseload of 27+ sessions per week for full-time clinicians
• Complete clinical documentation accurately and on time
• Coordinate care with families, providers, schools, case managers, and community supports as needed
• Participate in staff meetings, supervision, and training opportunities
• Use creative interventions to help clients achieve meaningful goals
• Support the overall mission and success of the clinic

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field from an accredited institution
• Active clinical license or associate/pre-licensed status in your designated field
• 2+ years of clinical therapy experience preferred
• Experience completing diagnostic assessments, treatment plans, and clinical case notes
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to maintain appropriate professional boundaries
• Ability to complete documentation in a timely manner
• Comfort working with diverse populations
• Proficiency with Office 365 and Electronic Health Record systems
• Valant experience is a plus
• Insurance credentialing experience preferred for fully licensed clinicians
• Ability to successfully complete required background screening

We Encourage You to Apply

You don't have to meet every qualification to be a great fit. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and experiences who are passionate about providing exceptional mental health care. If this role excites you, 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.

Flexible work from home options available.