Therapist

ADDICTION AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, LLC • Southaven, MS

4h • $60,000 - $62,000

About The Position

Woodland Recovery Center provides evidence-based, multi-level care for individuals with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. Its mission is to support patients in achieving recovery and wellness goals through inpatient and outpatient treatment programs. Therapists joining the Primary Mental Health Unit provide compassionate, evidence-based interventions to promote emotional well-being and resilience. They assess clients’ psychological needs, develop personalized treatment plans, and facilitate individual or group therapy sessions.

Requirements

• Master’s degree or higher in Counseling Psychology, Social Work, or a related mental health field.
• Professional licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience 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.

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.

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.
• Use 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 through three 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 improved access to services and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 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) retirement plan through Voya.
• Generous paid time off.
• Part-time employees working 20 hours or more per week may access dental, vision, life, accident insurance, and telehealth options.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time