Mental Health Professional (PLPC, PLMFT, LMSW)

Clarvida; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Free licensure supervision

Employee Assistance Program

Pet insurance

Perks @ Clarvida discounts

Mileage reimbursement

Company cell phone

DailyPay

Job summary

Clarvida is seeking a Mental Health Professional (PLPC, PLMFT, LMSW) to join our ACT Team in Metairie, LA. This full-time role focuses on counseling adults with severe mental illness in community-based settings, with some office work.

Responsibilities include caseload management, assessments, coordination of care, and evidence-based interventions. The MHP will work with a multidisciplinary team, provide on-call coverage, and help clients achieve treatment plan goals while promoting recovery and

Qualifications

• Active Louisiana licensure in PLPC, PLMFT, or LMSW is required.
• Minimum of two years of professional experience with individuals with serious mental illness.
• Valid State Driver’s License in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and family counseling services to adults with severe mental illness.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary ACT team members (nurses, psychiatrists, case managers).
• Engage clients through active listening and therapeutic interventions.
• Deliver services in community-based settings and some office-based work.
• Participate in rotating on-call schedule to earn additional PTO.

Skills

Active Louisiana licensure

Caseload management

Counseling skills

Driving

Job description

Mental Health Professional (PLPC,PLMFT,LMSW) - ACT Team

Location: [Metairie, Louisiana] (Community-based)

Employment Type: Full-time

Salary: $50,000–$55,000/year

Date Posted: September 8,2026

About The Role

Clarvida is seeking a Mental Health Professional (MHP) to join our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team serving adults ages 18 and older with severe mental illness. In this role, you will provide regularly scheduled counseling services and support a caseload aligned with your clinical specialty, helping clients work toward individualized treatment plan goals.

ACT services are delivered directly in the community—client homes, places of employment, and other local settings—to support stability, recovery, and long-term independence. You will conduct assessments, provide counseling, coordinate care, and connect clients with community resources aligned with individualized treatment plan goals. You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team to deliver person-centered, evidence-based care while helping clients remain integrated with their families, friends, and communities.

This position participates in a rotating on-call schedule (one week every 6–8 weeks). One (1) day of PTO is earned for each on-call rotation, regardless of call volume, to support work–life balance.

What Is the ACT Program?

Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) is one of the most established and widely researched evidence-based practices for adults with severe mental illness. ACT provides comprehensive, person-centered services—including housing support, recovery services, vocational assistance, nursing, psychiatric care, and therapy—directly in the community. The goal is to help clients transition to lower levels of care or increased independence while improving overall quality of life.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and family counseling services to adults with severe mental illness
• Support a clinical caseload aligned with licensure and specialty
• Engage clients through active listening, strengths identification, and therapeutic interventions
• Teach coping skills and support recovery-oriented treatment goals
• Deliver services primarily in community-based settings, with some office-based work
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary ACT team members, including nurses, psychiatrists, and case managers
• Participate in a rotating on-call schedule, earning additional PTO
• Provide client transportation using a company vehicle as needed
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation
• Provide case management services aligned with treatment plans

Requirements

• Active Louisiana licensure in one of the following:
• PLPC
• PLMFT
• LMSW
• Minimum of two (2) years of professional experience providing services to individuals with serious mental illness
• Valid State Driver’s License in good standing

Compensation & Benefits

Full-Time Employees

• Salary range of $50,000–$55,000/year
• Weekday schedule (8:00 AM–4:30 PM) with flexibility to fit your lifestyle
• Paid vacation days that increase with tenure
• Separate sick leave that rolls over annually
• Up to 9 paid holidays*
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plan options
• DailyPay – access earned wages without waiting for payday*
• Training, development, and continuing education credits for licensure requirements

All Employees

• 401(k)
• Free counseling licensure supervision
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet insurance
• Perks @ Clarvida – national discounts on shopping, travel, Verizon, and entertainment
• Mileage reimbursement*
• Company cell phone
• Benefit availability may vary by position, state, or county.

Employment Type

Full-time

Equal Opportunity Statement

Clarvida is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Keywords

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