Licensed Therapist/Counselor

Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Monroe•Monroe, LA

13d•$25 - $28

About The Position

Freedom Behavioral of Monroe/West Monroe is seeking a licensed therapist to work in its inpatient and outpatient therapy programs. The Licensed Therapist is an integral part of the social services program, supporting compliance with legal, organizational, medical staff, and regulatory agency guidelines. The role works with therapy services, case management, education, and discharge planning teams to support patient well-being. Duties must comply with Joint Commission, federal and state regulations, Allegiance and Freedom policies and procedures, and Performance Improvement Standards.

Requirements

Possess an LPC, LCSW, LMSW, or PLPC license in good standing with the State of Louisiana.
Be an LPC in Louisiana, or possess an LMSW, as specified in the posting.
Have excellent assertive communication, writing, and composition skills.
Be able to organize and prioritize a high-volume workload and work under close supervision.
Complete therapeutic intervention/de-escalation education.
Successfully complete CPR certification.

Nice To Haves

Three years of full-time experience in psychiatry is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide clinical supervision for individual, group, and family sessions for patients as indicated in supervisor notes.
Participate as a member of the multidisciplinary team and take part in chart reviews for quality assurance.
Work with the clinical department on discharge and aftercare planning, discharge summaries, clinical documentation, and guidance for clinical staff.
Review psychosocial documentation, complete outcome-study assessments, and develop clinical notes.
Provide clinical counseling services, including group, individual, and family services, with communication appropriate to age, disability, and culture.
Perform other duties and projects as assigned.