Adult Clinician

Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources; Gulfport (MS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

FSA/HSA

403(b) plan

Generous leave policy

Job summary

Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources in Gulfport, MS is seeking an Adult Services Therapist to provide individual and group counseling at our outpatient center. The role focuses on adults with serious mental illness, in a supportive office setting, aiming to improve daily functioning and community participation.

Ideal candidates hold a Master’s degree in a behavioral health field, are licensed or eligible for DMH certification, and have strong communication and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in behavioral health field required.
• Must be able to obtain Clinical license or DMH Therapist certification within 90 days of hire.
• LPC or LCSW preferred.
• Behavioral health internship required.
• Must have valid driver's license with satisfactory driving record.
• Good communication skills, relationship building skills, and time management skills required.
• Working knowledge of mental health symptoms preferred.

Responsibilities

• Completes assessments and provides diagnoses; formulates a plan of treatment which provides development and maintenance of individual goals designed to facilitate individual growth, improved social interaction, and ability to manage mental illness and live independently.
• Monitors and maintains record of client services within electronic medical records in accordance to PBMHR, DMH, and CARF standards.
• Participates in team staffings and functions as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team.
• Provides clinical therapy services and emergency services to individuals and their families.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Time management

Verbal and written communication

Education

Master's degree in behavioral health

LPC or LCSW preferred

Job description

Summary

Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources is actively seeking a dedicated and caring Adult Services Therapist to provide individual and group counseling services at an outpatient mental health center in Gulfport, MS. The Adult Services Therapist position will provide therapy to adults with a serious mental illness diagnosis in an office setting. The ideal candidate is mission-focused; proactive, creative in problem-solving approaches; ensures the provision of services to underserved populations as part of their career goals; and are comfortable providing therapeutic services to a population who may have limited resources.

County: Harrison
City: Gulfport
FT/PT Status: Regular Full Time
Education: Master's Degree

Summary

Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources is actively seeking a dedicated and caring Adult Services Therapist to provide individual and group counseling services at an outpatient mental health center in Gulfport, MS. The Adult Services Therapist position will provide therapy to adults with a serious mental illness diagnosis in an office setting. The ideal candidate is mission-focused; proactive, creative in problem-solving approaches; ensures the provision of services to underserved populations as part of their career goals; and are comfortable providing therapeutic services to a population who may have limited resources.
Position is Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm with no on-call or weekend work.
For 50 years, Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources has served individuals throughout the Pine Belt. Through an extensive continuum of care, we strive to enable adults with serious mental illnesses, children with serious emotional disturbances, and individuals with an addiction or developmental disability to live, work, learn, and participate fully in their communities. Our eighteen-county service area includes Amite, Covington, Forrest, Franklin, Greene, Hancock, Harrison, Jeff Davis, Jones, Lamar, Lawrence, Marion, Pear River, Perry, Pike, Stone, Walthall and Wayne
Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources offers a competitive benefits package including employer paid life insurance and LTD, along with optional Health, Dental, Vision, FSA and HSA, and 403(b) plan along with a generous leave policy.

Requirements

Master's degree in behavioral health field required
Must be able to obtain Clinical license or DMH Therapist certification within 90 days of hire
LPC Or LCSW Preferred.
Behavioral health internship required
Must have valid driver's license with satisfactory driving record
Good communication skills, relationship building skills, and time management skills required
Working knowledge of mental health symptoms preferred

Responsibilities

Completes assessments and provides diagnoses; formulates a plan of treatment which provides development and maintenance of individual goals designed to facilitate individual growth, improved social interaction, and ability to manage mental illness and live independently.
Monitors and maintains record of client services within electronic medical records in accordance to PBMHR, DMH, and CARF standards.
Participates in team staffings and functions as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team.
Provides clinical therapy services and emergency services to individuals and their families.