Mental Health Therapist (Licensed) - LPC, LMFT, LCSW

HEALTH CONNECT AMERICA, INC • Moss Point, MS

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About The Position

Health Connect America is seeking a licensed therapist to provide high-quality, therapeutic services that support clients’ mental health and well-being. The role includes assessing client needs, creating and implementing individualized treatment plans, delivering therapy, maintaining accurate documentation, and collaborating with internal and external professionals. The therapist also contributes to outreach and referral development and supports the organization’s mission of delivering comprehensive mental health care using a compassionate, client-centered, trauma-informed, and evidence-based approach. Services may be provided in clients’ homes, communities, or office settings.

The licensed clinician is responsible for keeping credentials current, meeting training requirements, and adequately supervising staff. The clinician’s NPI number will be used to bill for services performed by staff they supervise. In North Carolina, the role also includes care management, coordination, health promotion, transitional care, individual and family supports, and referrals to community services.

Applicants must meet the applicable state-specific education and credential requirements. A master’s degree in social work, counseling, or a related field is required in each listed state. Florida additionally requires at least one year of experience working with children and/or families; internships and volunteer work may count.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in social work, counseling, or a related field.
• Alabama: current state license as ALC, LPC, LMFT, or LCSW.
• Florida: state credential as RMHCI, LPC, LMFT, or LCSW.
• Florida: at least one year of experience working with children and/or families; internships and volunteer work may count.
• Mississippi: current state license as LPC, LMFT, or LCSW.
• North Carolina: current state license as LCMHC, LPC, LMFT, or LCSW.
• South Carolina: current state license as LPC, LMFT, LCSW, LISW-CP, or LMFT-S.
• Tennessee: current state license as LPC, LMFT, or LCSW.
• Virginia: state credential as LPC, LMFT, or LCSW.
• Maintain current credentials, comply with training requirements, and adequately supervise staff.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments and use standardized tools to determine client needs and appropriate interventions.
• Develop individualized treatment plans with clients, families, and the treatment team, including measurable goals and objectives.
• Provide individual, group, and family therapy using therapeutic techniques to address mental health and behavioral concerns.
• 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.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and organizational standards.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary professionals and participate in treatment team meetings.
• Provide crisis support, develop safety plans, and coordinate with emergency services when necessary.
• Conduct community outreach to promote services and attract new clients.
• Connect clients and families with resources and support services.
• Stay current with best practices, treatment modalities, and mental health trends; participate in training and professional development.
• Keep professional credentials current, meet training requirements, and adequately supervise staff.
• Use the clinician’s NPI number for billing services performed by supervised staff.
• Communicate with clients, colleagues, and other stakeholders to answer inquiries, share information, and resolve concerns.
• In North Carolina, engage in assessment, coordination, health promotion, and transitional care; document assessments and coordinate with care and treatment teams.
• In North Carolina, provide care management, coordination, health promotion, individual and family supports, and referrals to community services.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling.
• Employee Assistance Program, including eight 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.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Benefits Hub access.
• Tickets at Work access.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time