Licensed Master Social Worker LMSW

Ellie Mental Health • Clarkston, MI

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

Ellie Mental Health–Clarkston is seeking a compassionate Michigan Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) to join a collaborative practice. This full-time, W-2 straight-commission position offers in-person and telehealth care throughout Michigan. The practice provides furnished clinics, administrative support (including billing), marketing, online scheduling, and community relationships to allow clinicians to focus on client care and growth. The practice values authenticity, compassion, creativity, humor, acceptance, and determination. Clinicians earn a commission based on collected insurance and client payments for completed services, which covers session preparation, client sessions, scheduling, documentation, and required meetings. This W-2 model includes employee benefits, employer-paid payroll taxes, and employment protections.

Requirements

• Current, unrestricted Michigan LMSW license in good standing with the Clinical designation; limited licensure does not qualify
• Master of Social Work degree from a CSWE-accredited program
• Experience with outpatient psychotherapy, assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, risk assessment, and documentation
• Ability to complete accurate documentation within practice timelines
• Willingness to take an active role in building and maintaining a caseload
• Strong communication, organization, initiative, professional boundaries, dependability, and follow-through
• Ability to serve diverse clients competently within scope of practice
• Proficiency with EHR and office technology

Nice To Haves

• Valant experience is a plus
• Outpatient private-practice experience
• Credentialing with commercial insurance, Medicaid, or EAP panels
• Community or professional referral relationships
• Outreach, presentation, marketing, or professional social-media experience
• Clinical specialties responsive to community needs

Responsibilities

• Conduct mental health intake assessments and establish diagnoses within scope
• Develop treatment plans and provide evidence-based psychotherapy
• Complete progress notes, treatment plans, risk documentation, and other records accurately and on time
• Maintain scheduling consistency and follow up after cancellations
• Respond promptly and professionally to referrals
• Participate in consultation, staff meetings, and quality-improvement activities
• Communicate professionally with clients, families, colleagues, billing staff, and referral partners
• Participate actively in caseload development and community outreach

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off and holiday pay
• Health coverage
• Short-term disability insurance
• Free annual CEUs
• Flexible scheduling
• Administrative and billing support
• Paid, preapproved outreach opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level