Independently Licensed Mental Health Therapist

About the role

Serve as primary point of contact for clients
Collaborate with team members to improve access to care in our community
Use creative interventions to support client goals
Coordinate care with families, schools, medical providers, and other professionals as needed
Attend staff meetings, trainings, and team activities

Responsibilities

• Complete diagnostic assessments, diagnoses, treatment planning, and ongoing clinical documentation (annual updates, treatment reviews, progress notes)
• Maintain a minimum caseload of 30 scheduled sessions and 25 completed client visits weekly
• Serve as primary point of contact for clients
• Collaborate with team members to improve access to care in our community
• Use creative interventions to support client goals
• Career advancement opportunities through clear growth paths

Requirements

• Active Idaho independent license (LMFT, LCPC, or LCSW)
• Minimum 3+ years post-licensure clinical experience
• Strong communication, professionalism, and leadership presence
• Comfortable with technology and EHR systems (Valant experience preferred)
• Experience managing documentation and client financial conversations
• Ability to pass a background check
• Credentialed with major insurance panels and/or bringing an established caseload
• Experience working across diverse populations and age groups
• Dual licensure in Idaho and Washington preferred
• Natural collaborator aligned with Ellie’s core values

Qualifications

• Pass a background check
• Competitive Hybrid Pay Model offering stability + high earning potential
• Paid time off starting at 10 days, with growth based on tenure and performance
• 5 self-selected paid holidays
• Flexible scheduling with Flex Time Off
• Paid administrative time per completed session
• Professional development, leadership opportunities, and free CEUs
• Paid annual license renewal (Idaho & Washington)
• Wellness reimbursement up to $25/month
• 401(k) plus health, dental, and vision insurance
• Beautiful office spaces, telehealth flexibility, provided technology
• Ellie swag

Benefits

• Free food & snacks
• Training & development
• Parental leave
• Wellness resources

Pay

• Tier 3: 30% commission + $20/session base (estimated $90K–$100K annually depending on caseload)
• Tier 4 compensation for leadership roles

Schedule

• Flexible scheduling with Flex Time Off

Skills

• Strong communication skills
• Leadership presence
• Technology proficiency (EHR systems)
• Experience with insurance panels
• Experience with diverse populations and age groups
• Ability to manage caseloads and documentation

Benefits

• Free food & snacks
• Training & development
• Parental leave
• Wellness resources

Company Structure

• Ellie is a socially responsible for-profit business
• Flexible and responsive to community needs
• Focuses on creativity and employee well-being
• Creates a culture of positivity and motivation

Employee Experience

• We invest in our employees' financial futures
• Provide competitive wages and benefits
• Offer clear career advancement paths
• Create a supportive and engaging work environment
• Encourage a positive and healthy work culture

Location

Position located in Coeur d’Alene or Post Falls, Idaho

Contact

Reports to Clinical Director Julie Krapfl, LMFT

Learn more

Learn more about Ellie Mental Health

Application

Don’t meet every requirement? We encourage you to apply anyways. Our mental health jobs need dedicated individuals from every background who are willing to care for others.