HCBS Mental Health Specialist

SUN BEHAVIORAL HEALTH GROUP•Alexandria, LA

About The Position

Louisiana Behavioral Health Services of Seaside Healthcare (Phoenix Family Life Centers) is seeking a Mental Health Specialist to join our team. Our mission is to improve the lives of our patients and their communities through outcome-based, cost-effective mental health services delivered with dignity and respect. Our team strives to maintain a positive, enthusiastic environment aimed at helping individuals achieve their maximum potential. A Mental Health Specialist (MHS) provides Psychosocial Rehabilitation (PSR) to children and adults with mental or behavioral health needs for the purpose of improving an individual’s mental health or to treat illness. Services are provided in the home, school, and community setting.

Requirements

Minimum of bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in the field of: Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Rehabilitation Services, Special Education, Early Childhood Education, Secondary Education, Family and Consumer Sciences, Criminal Justice, or Human Growth and Development
Or bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a MINOR in Counseling, Social Work, Sociology, or Psychology
Or Twenty -One years of age or older (as of 1/1/2022), have a HS diploma or equivalent AND have been continuously employed by a licensed/accredited agency providing PSR services since prior to 1/1/2019.
Valid driver’s license in good standing

Responsibilities

Provide Psychosocial Rehabilitation (PSR) to children and adults with mental or behavioral health needs for the purpose of improving an individual’s mental health or to treat illness.
Services are provided in the home, school, and community setting.