Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC)

Job Description

Job Description

Come Join Ellie Mental Health as a Licensed or Provisionally Licensed Therapist 

At Ellie Mental Health Woodbridge, we are committed to ending the stigma around mental health by offering innovative, compassionate, and accessible care. Our leadership-driven model reduces the administrative burden on therapists, making this a sustainable alternative to remote-only practices that often lead to burnout. Ellie’s culture prioritizes direct supervision, mentorship, and professional growth for therapists of all licensure levels.

Position Summary:
We are seeking licensed and provisionally licensed therapists to join our team. Ideal candidates will manage a balanced caseload and be open to seeing adolescents and teens with full clinical support and mentorship. This position offers flexibility to work both in-person and remotely.

Who We Are:
Ellie Mental Health operates independent therapy clinics. Our diverse team is dedicated to providing individual, couples, family, and group therapy services to the community.

Our Commitment:
We prioritize our clinicians’ well-being by offering:

• Generous compensation
• Paid-Time-Off, sick leave, paid holidays
• Supervision stipend for qualified candidates
• Full medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k) benefits
• Training and flexible scheduling for work-life balance

Primary Responsibilities:

• Evaluate mental health diagnoses and create treatment plans
• Provide individual and group therapy sessions
• Collaborate with medical professionals for comprehensive care
• Offer grief counseling and support to patients and families
• Engage in social work and behavioral health interventions
• Participate in clinical staff meetings and training
• Maintain documentation per company policies

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in psychology, social work, or related field
• Clinical license (LMFT, LPC, LCSW, LAC, LAMFT, LSW) or provisional licensure in New Jersey
• Strong diagnostic and crisis intervention skills
• Familiarity with office technology and Electronic Health Records(exp with Valant a plus)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work autonomously and manage a diverse client base

What We Offer:

• Competitive hourly session rates
• Paid CEU time and structured pay for administrative tasks
• Flexible scheduling and ability to set your own schedule
• Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401(k))
• Supportive environment focused on therapist well-being

Join Us:
Ellie Mental Health is committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment. We look forward to welcoming you to our team.

Ellie Mental Health provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or veteran status, in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. We comply with all applicable nondiscrimination laws in every location where we operate. This policy covers all employment terms, including hiring, promotion, termination, compensation, and training.

Flexible work from home options available.