Therapist
ADDICTION AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES•Lucedale, MS
About The Position
As a Therapist, you will support individuals, families, and groups through mental health challenges and life transitions. You will provide compassionate, evidence-based therapeutic interventions to promote emotional well-being and behavioral health. The role involves assessing clients’ psychological needs, developing personalized treatment plans, and facilitating therapy sessions addressing concerns such as crisis intervention, anger management, and family dynamics. You will collaborate with healthcare professionals to provide holistic care while maintaining confidentiality and ethical standards. This is a PRN position.
Requirements
- Master’s or doctoral degree in Counseling, Social Work, or a related field eligible for licensure.
- Valid state licensure as an LPC, LCSW, LMFT, or equivalent; or eligibility for licensure and ability to obtain full licensure within an established timeframe after hire.
- Demonstrated experience in mental health counseling, including individual and group therapy.
- Strong knowledge of crisis intervention techniques and behavioral health principles.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a commitment to client-centered care.
- Counseling psychology and psychotherapy skills.
- Group therapy and family therapy skills.
- Crisis intervention and anger management expertise.
- Knowledge of life transitions and behavioral health.
Nice To Haves
- Specialized training or certification in family therapy, anger management, or trauma-informed care.
- Experience working with diverse populations across different age groups and cultural backgrounds.
- Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems and teletherapy platforms.
- Additional credentials such as Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) or equivalent.
- Experience in program development or community outreach related to mental health services.
- Trauma-informed care skills and familiarity with teletherapy.
Responsibilities
- Conduct individual, group, and family therapy sessions tailored to client needs.
- Perform comprehensive psychological assessments and develop treatment plans.
- Provide crisis intervention and support clients through acute mental health episodes.
- Facilitate skill-building in areas such as anger management and coping with life transitions.
- Maintain detailed and confidential client records in compliance with legal and ethical guidelines.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care and referrals.
- Stay current with best practices and emerging research in counseling psychology and behavioral health.
Benefits
- Medical coverage through three new BCBSAL medical plans, with improved rates, co-pays, and prescription benefits.
- Expanded coverage options for domestic partners and a wider network of in-network providers.
- Mental health support, including an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with digital wellness tools, CBT modules, and wellness coaching.
- Voluntary coverages including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, and family legal services.
- Student loan repayment available for nurses and therapists.
- 401(k) plan through Voya.
- Paid time off.
- Part-time employee voluntary benefits, including dental, vision, life, accident insurance, and telehealth options for employees working 20 hours or more per week.
