Mental Health Professional – Juvenile - PRN

Wellpath; Bunkie (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Tuition assistance

EAP including free counseling

Company-paid life insurance

Health Spending Accounts (HSA)

Wellness program

Banking perks

Job summary

Wellpath in Louisiana is seeking a Mental Health Professional to provide clinical services to youth involved in the criminal justice system under supervision of MH Coordinator, Clinical Supervisor, or MH Director.

The role requires LMSW/LCSW or PLPC with LPC within 6 months, CPR certification, and delivering individual, group, and crisis interventions while maintaining compliant documentation. This is a mission-driven, growth-focused position in a clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a behavioral/social science field.
• Licensed LMSW/LCSW or PLPC aiming for LPC within 6 months or LPC.
• Experience in mental health counseling, group/individual psychotherapy, crisis intervention, and mental health consultation.
• Experience with youth preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical services, including individual, group, and family therapy, aimed at reducing maladaptive behavior and promoting healthy psychological functioning.
• Deliver crisis intervention services to youth, consulting with facility staff on treatment concerns and coordinating mental health follow-ups.
• Collaborate with patients and staff to establish, review, and update treatment goals, while monitoring and documenting progress and outcomes.
• Maintain accurate documentation of assessments, treatment plans, and reports, ensuring adherence to ethical, legal, and regulatory standards.
• Work with psychiatry staff on mental health monitoring, participate in staff meetings and training, and contribute to specialized clinical services or program development as needed.

Skills

Clinical therapy

Crisis intervention

Mental health assessment

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in behavioral/social sciences

Job description

Make a difference every day in the lives of the underserved. Join a mission-driven organization with a people-first culture and excellent career growth opportunities.

Perks and Benefits

• DailyPay, receive your money as you earn it!
• Tuition Assistance and dependent Scholarships
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching
• Company-paid life insurance
• Tax free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)
• Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts
• Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans

Eligibility for perks and benefits varies based on employee type and length of service.

Why Us

We share a deep desire to make a difference by helping society's most vulnerable and often overlooked individuals. Every day we have the honor and responsibility to provide hope and healing with non-judgmental compassion.

How you make a difference

The Mental Health Professional provides clinical services under the direction of the MH Coordinator, Clinical Supervisor, or MH Director to youth involved in the criminal justice system. This role includes mental health consultation and training to facility staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical services, including individual, group, and family therapy, aimed at reducing maladaptive behavior and promoting healthy psychological functioning.
• Deliver crisis intervention services to youth, consulting with facility staff on treatment concerns and coordinating mental health follow-ups.
• Collaborate with patients and staff to establish, review, and update treatment goals, while monitoring and documenting progress and outcomes.
• Maintain accurate documentation of assessments, treatment plans, and reports, ensuring adherence to ethical, legal, and regulatory standards.
• Work with psychiatry staff on mental health monitoring, participate in staff meetings and training, and contribute to specialized clinical services or program development as needed.

Additional Details

Must be licensed as LMSW, LCSW, PLPC obtaining LPC within 6 months or LPC.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education

• Master’s degree in a behavioral/social science field from an accredited college or university.

Experience

• Coursework and professional experience that indicate knowledge of mental health counseling, group and individual psychotherapy, diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders, crisis intervention, and mental health consultation.
• Experience working with youth preferred.

Licenses/Certifications

• LMSW, LPC, or similar licensure in the state from the appropriate state licensing board.
• Must maintain CPR certification and any other certifications (such as First Aid) required.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We celebrate a variety of backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are an affirmative action employer in accordance with applicable state and local laws.