Mental Health Therapist - Therapeutic Day Treatment

HEALTH CONNECT AMERICA, INC • Hernando, MS

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About The Position

Join Our Impactful Team at Health Connect America! Before you get started on your journey with Health Connect America, take some time to learn more about us. At Health Connect America, all services are guided by a unified, trauma-informed approach. Across every program, we are committed to providing compassionate, client-centered care that fosters healing and growth. Our services are delivered by clinically trained staff, grounded in a therapeutic mindset and informed by research and evidence-based practices at every level of care. Health Connect America and its affiliate brands are leaders in providing mental and behavioral health services to children, families, and adults across the nation. We provide our services directly to those in need whether that be within a person's home, their community, or in one of our office settings. Health Connect America is honored to be a part of the communities we serve and the clients we walk alongside as they embark on a journey to self-improvement and more fulfilling lives. At Health Connect America, we are dedicated to making meaningful connections every day through creating quality, affordable opportunities for individuals and families to achieve their greatest potential in a safe, positive living environment. Come make a difference and grow with us!

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field relevant to mental health services.
• A minimum of two years’ experience working with children in mental health settings, including internships or volunteer opportunities.
• Must be professionally licensed as a LPC, LMFT, or LCSW in the state of MS OR certified with a MS DMH credential.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic services to children and adolescents in a structured day treatment setting.
• Work with clients to address emotional, behavioral, and mental health issues, with the goal of improving their overall functioning in school, home, and community environments.
• Conduct individual, group, and family therapy sessions.
• Provide outpatient therapy services, offering individual and family counseling in an outpatient setting.
• Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments to determine the needs and appropriate treatment for each client.
• Develop individualized treatment plans in collaboration with the client, family, and treatment team.
• Implement therapeutic interventions as outlined in the treatment plan, focusing on helping clients develop coping skills, emotional regulation, and positive behaviors.
• Coordinate with schools, families, and other community services to support the client’s treatment plan.
• Serve as a liaison between the client, family, school, and other involved professionals to ensure a comprehensive approach to treatment.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of all therapeutic services provided, including treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries.
• Ensure that all documentation meets state licensing requirements, Medicaid standards, COA standards, and organizational policies.
• Provide crisis intervention services as needed, including the development of safety plans and coordination with emergency services.
• Participate in treatment team meetings to discuss client progress, treatment strategies, and any necessary adjustments to the treatment plan.
• Collaborate with teachers, school counselors, and other staff to support the client’s therapeutic goals within the school setting.
• Serve as main point of contact to promote and receive referrals within the school environment.
• As a licensed clinician, your NPI number will be used to bill for services performed by those being supervised by you.
• Ensure that your credentials remain current, you comply with all training requirements, and you are adequately supervising your staff.
• Stay current with best practices, new treatment modalities, and emerging trends in the field of child and adolescent mental health.
• Participate in ongoing training, workshops, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

• Flexibility in scheduling
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), which includes 8 mental health counseling sessions annually
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Other voluntary insurance products
• Access to a Health Navigator
• 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
• Career Level: Mid Level