Community Mental Health Therapist - Empower Change

Mississippi Behavioral Health Services; Laurel (MS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A mental health services provider in Laurel, Mississippi is seeking a Mental Health Therapist to provide community-based therapeutic services. Responsibilities include assessing clients, ensuring they have individualized recovery plans, and providing crisis intervention as needed. Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Social Work or a related field and be DMH credentialed. This role requires strong documentation skills and collaboration with various stakeholders.

Qualifications

• MHT must possess a Master's degree in Social Work or related mental health field.
• DMH credentialing is essential for contractor status.
• At least 15 hours of graduate coursework in intervention strategies is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide supportive therapeutic services in the community.
• Assess clients for strengths and goals within the first 30 days.
• Participate in collaborative meetings with agency staff as necessary.

Skills

Strength-based planning

Crisis Intervention

Clinical documentation

Education

Master of Social Work degree

Master's degree in a mental health related field

DMH credentialed as a Mental Health Therapist

Job description

A mental health services provider in Laurel, Mississippi is seeking a Mental Health Therapist to provide community-based therapeutic services. Responsibilities include assessing clients, ensuring they have individualized recovery plans, and providing crisis intervention as needed. Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Social Work or a related field and be DMH credentialed. This role requires strong documentation skills and collaboration with various stakeholders.