Therapist
ADDICTION AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, LLC•Lucedale, MS
About The Position
As a Therapist, you will support individuals, families, and groups facing mental health challenges and life transitions. You will provide compassionate, evidence-based therapeutic interventions to promote emotional well-being and behavioral health. The role includes assessing clients’ psychological needs, developing personalized treatment plans, and facilitating sessions addressing concerns such as crisis intervention, anger management, and family dynamics. You will collaborate with other healthcare professionals to provide holistic care while maintaining confidentiality and ethical standards, helping clients improve their mental health outcomes and quality of life.
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 with the ability to obtain full licensure within an established timeframe upon 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 and a commitment to client-centered care.
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 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.
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 BCBSAL medical plans.
- Expanded coverage options for domestic partners and a wider network of in-network providers.
- Mental health support, including an Employee Assistance Program with digital wellness tools 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 employees working 20 hours or more per week may access dental, vision, life, accident insurance, and telehealth options.
