Mental Health Outpatient Therapist

HEALTH CONNECT AMERICA, INC • Gulfport, MS

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About The Position

Health Connect America provides trauma-informed, client-centered mental and behavioral health services to children, families, and adults in home, community, and office settings. The Mental Health Outpatient Therapist provides high-quality therapeutic services to support clients’ mental health and well-being. The role conducts assessments, develops and implements individualized treatment plans, documents care, and collaborates with internal and external professionals. It also includes outreach and marketing to promote services and attract referrals.

Therapists provide individual, group, and family therapy; support clients through crises; connect clients and families with resources; and monitor progress to adjust treatment as needed. The role follows regulatory and organizational standards and contributes to multidisciplinary care. State-specific education and licensure or certification requirements apply.

Requirements

• A master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related field is required.
• Alabama: Must be eligible for licensure as an LPC, LMFT, or LCSW.
• Mississippi: Must be eligible for licensure as an LPC, LMFT, or LCSW in Mississippi, or hold Mississippi DMH certification.
• North Carolina: Must hold an associate license as an LCSWA or LCMHCA.
• South Carolina: Must hold a license as an LMSW, LMFT-A, or LPC-A.
• Tennessee: Must be eligible for licensure as an LPC, LMFT, or LCSW.
• Virginia: A master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related field is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments and use standardized assessment tools to determine clients’ needs and appropriate interventions.
• Develop individualized treatment plans and measurable goals in collaboration with clients, families, and the treatment team.
• Provide individual, group, and family therapy using techniques suited to concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and behavioral disorders.
• Provide consistent services to assigned clients and maintain regular contact to monitor progress and adjust treatment plans.
• Document client interactions, treatment plans, and progress notes accurately and within required timeframes.
• Comply with regulatory and organizational standards.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary professionals and participate in treatment team meetings.
• Provide immediate support during crises, develop safety plans, and coordinate with emergency services when necessary.
• Conduct community outreach to promote services and attract referrals.
• Connect clients and families with additional resources and support services.
• Stay informed about best practices, treatment modalities, and emerging trends in mental health therapy.
• Participate in training, workshops, and professional development.
• Communicate with clients, colleagues, and other stakeholders to answer inquiries, share information, and resolve concerns.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling
• Employee Assistance Program, including 8 mental health counseling sessions annually
• Paid time off for full-time employees
• Paid holidays for full-time employees
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Other voluntary insurance products
• Health Navigator access
• Health Savings Account with company contribution
• Dependent Daycare Flexible Spending Account
• Health Reimbursement Account
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Benefits Hub
• Tickets at Work

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time