Therapist

ADDICTION AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, LLC • Southaven, MS

16h • Onsite

About The Position

As a Therapist at Woodland Recovery Center, you will play a critical role in supporting individuals and families through various mental health challenges and life transitions. Your primary objective will be to provide compassionate, evidence-based therapeutic interventions that promote emotional well-being and resilience. You will work collaboratively with clients to assess their psychological needs, develop personalized treatment plans, and facilitate individual or group therapy sessions. This role requires a deep understanding of diverse therapeutic modalities and the ability to adapt approaches to meet the unique needs of each client. Ultimately, your work will contribute to improving clients' quality of life by helping them manage mental health conditions, resolve crises, and develop coping strategies for long-term success.

Requirements

• Master’s degree or higher in Counseling Psychology, Social Work, or a related mental health field.
• Valid state professional licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience in providing psychotherapy and mental health counseling.
• Strong knowledge of crisis intervention techniques and ethical standards in mental health care.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with diverse client populations.
• Counseling Psychology skills
• Group Therapy skills
• Mental Health Counseling skills
• Family Therapy skills
• Psychotherapy skills
• Crisis Intervention skills
• Anger Management skills
• Life Transitions expertise

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with diverse populations including children, adults, and families.
• Training or certification in specialized therapeutic approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) or Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
• Background in group therapy facilitation and family systems therapy.
• Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems and teletherapy platforms.
• Additional certifications in areas such as trauma-informed care or substance abuse counseling.
• Specialized therapeutic certifications
• Familiarity with teletherapy

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments to identify client needs and goals.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans using counseling psychology and psychotherapy techniques.
• Facilitate individual, family, and group therapy sessions to address mental health issues and promote healing.
• Provide crisis intervention and support clients experiencing acute emotional distress or life transitions.
• Utilize anger management strategies and other therapeutic tools to help clients develop healthy coping mechanisms.
• Maintain accurate and confidential client records in compliance with legal and ethical standards.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including healthcare providers and social workers, to coordinate holistic care.
• Stay current with best practices and emerging research in mental health counseling and therapy.

Benefits

• Medical Coverage – Three new BCBSAL medical plans with better rates, improved co-pays, and enhanced prescription benefits.
• Expanded Coverage – Options for domestic partners and a wider network of in-network providers.
• Mental Health Support – Improved access to services and a new Employee Assistance Program (EAP) featuring digital wellness tools like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) modules and wellness coaching.
• Voluntary Coverages – Pet insurance, home and auto insurance, family legal services, and more.
• Student Loan Repayment – Available for nurses and therapists.
• Retirement Benefits – 401(k) plan through Voya to help employees plan for the future.
• Generous PTO – A robust paid time off policy to support work-life balance.
• Voluntary Benefits for Part-Time Employees – Dental, vision, life, accident insurance, and telehealth options for those working 20 hours or more per week.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level