Licensed Master Social Worker LMSW
About The Position
Ellie Mental Health–Clarkston is seeking a compassionate Michigan Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) to join a collaborative practice. The practice provides in-person and telehealth care throughout Michigan, with furnished clinics and administrative support including billing, allowing clinicians to focus on client care and growth. The ideal candidate will be grounded in authenticity, compassion, creativity, humor, acceptance, and determination. This is a W-2 straight-commission position, offering employee benefits, employer-paid payroll taxes, and employment protections. Full-time clinicians are expected to average at least 25 direct client-facing hours per week and offer approximately 35 scheduling hours per week to support caseload growth and account for cancellations. Evening availability is required, with additional evening or weekend availability being valuable for serving children, adolescents, and families.
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
- 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
- Valant experience
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
- Administrative and billing support
- Paid, preapproved outreach opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
