Mental Health Professional - PLPC - LMSW

Merakey • New Orleans, LA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Merakey is seeking a Mental Health Professional to join its Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team in New Orleans, Louisiana. The multidisciplinary team provides evidence-based services to people with severe and persistent mental illness. The Mental Health Professional provides individual and group therapy, develops person-centered treatment plans, reviews and updates individual crisis plans as needed, and completes psychosocial assessments. The role also includes crisis intervention and support, along with maintaining thorough and timely clinical documentation, including progress notes, assessments, and interpretative summaries. Compensation is $27.64 per hour plus a $4,500 annual mileage stipend.

Requirements

• Must have an active driver's license in the state of Louisiana.
• Must be willing to work in a community-based setting.
• Must have an active PLPC or LMSW in the state of Louisiana.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual therapy to consumers receiving services.
• Provide group therapy to consumers receiving services.
• Create person-centered treatment plans.
• Review and change individual crisis plans as required.
• Complete psychosocial assessments.
• Maintain thorough and timely clinical documentation, including progress notes, assessments, and interpretative summaries.
• Provide crisis intervention and support.
• Deliver evidence-based services as part of a multidisciplinary Assertive Community Treatment team.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support.
• Retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) employee contribution options.
• DailyPay access to pay.
• On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
• Access to Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.
• Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.
• Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
• Free online personal development classes through Pryor Online Learning.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed