Mental Health Therapist

Mississippi Behavioral Health Services; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 41,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Mississippi Behavioral Health Services, LLC is seeking a Mental Health Therapist to deliver strength-based, solution-focused therapy in the community, collaborating with clinical and case management teams to support clients' treatment goals.

The role requires a Master’s degree in social work or a related field, a DMH credential, and strong documentation and communication skills. You will conduct assessments, develop crisis plans, and participate in trainings and evaluations.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work or a mental health field is required.
• DMH credential as a Mental Health Therapist is required.
• Minimum of graduate-level coursework (15 hours) in applied intervention strategies/methods.
• Proficiency with documentation and billing systems.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide strength-based, solution-focused therapeutic services in the community.
• Develop understanding of clients’ strengths, diagnoses, goals, and treatment plans.
• Assess clients within 30 days and provide ongoing strength-based planning and treatment.
• Create Individualized Crisis Recovery Plans within 30 days.
• Participate in collaborative meetings with staff and community supports.
• Provide crisis intervention according to agency policies and procedures.
• Regularly communicate clients’ status and changes in mood or health issues.
• Produce clinical documentation of every client contact.
• Attend all trainings and clinical supervision sessions.
• Participate in all organizational evaluations.

Skills

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Electronic documentation systems

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Social Work or mental health field

DMH credential as Mental Health Therapist

Tools

Electronic health records (EHR)

Job description

Mental Health Therapist

Join our team at Mississippi Behavioral Health Services, LLC, a leading provider of community-based mental health services. We are seeking a dedicated Mental Health Therapist to provide strength-based, solution-focused therapeutic services to our clients. This role involves working closely with our clinical and case management teams, and requires a deep understanding of our clients' needs, strengths, and treatment goals. We pride ourselves on our collaborative and supportive work environment, and we are committed to providing the highest quality care to our clients.

Responsibilities

• Provide strength-based, solution-focused therapeutic services in the community.
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of clients' strengths, diagnoses, treatment goals, and treatment plans.
• Assess clients' strengths, resources, and goals within the first 30 days of treatment and provide ongoing strength-based planning and treatment.
• Create an Individualized Crisis Recovery Plan for each client within 30 days to reduce risk of harm and restore stability.
• Participate in collaborative meetings with staff, other agencies, and community supports as needed.
• Provide crisis intervention services according to agency policies and procedures.
• Regularly communicate clients' status, including changes in mood or functioning, medical issues, and any crisis or health and safety issues.
• Produce effective, clinical documentation of every contact with clients.
• Attend all office trainings and regular clinical supervision sessions.
• Actively participate in all evaluations conducted by the organization.

Qualifications

• A Master's degree in Social Work or a mental health related field.
• DMH credential as a Mental Health Therapist.
• A minimum of fifteen (15) hours of graduate level course work and/or practicum experience in applied intervention strategies/methods designed to address behavioral, emotional and mental disorders.
• Proficiency in using computer interfaces for documentation and billing purposes.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.