Mental Health Therapist

RAY OF LIGHT COUNSELING SERVICE LLC; Ruston (LA); Sur place; USD 55 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

RAY OF LIGHT COUNSELING SERVICE LLC in Ruston, LA, is seeking a licensed Mental Health Therapist to diagnose and treat psychological disorders, teach communication skills, and guide clients through crises. The role focuses on individuals, couples, families, and children, with emphasis on high-quality care and trauma-informed approaches.

The therapist will develop individualized treatment plans, use evidence-based methods, and maintain thorough documentation while complying with licensing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in counseling, social work, or similar field.
• Current and unrestricted marriage and family therapy license.
• Previous experience as a mental health therapist preferred.
• BLS and CPR certified.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Highly organized.

Responsabilités

• Perform intake assessments.
• Provide therapy for individuals, couples, families, and children.
• Create individualized treatment plans for each client.
• Use evidence-based treatment methods to facilitate group and individual treatments.
• Maintain detailed and accurate documentation of patient information and treatment plan.
• Perform regular wellness checks.
• Adhere to all facility and licensing standards.

Connaissances

Empathy

Communication skills

Organizational skills

BLS/CPR certification

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in counseling or related field

Current LMFT license

Description du poste

Job Summary

We are seeking a licensed Mental Health Therapist to join our team! In this role, you will diagnose and treat psychological disorders, teach communication skills, assist patients in addressing dysfunctional behaviors, and guide them through crises. If you are an experienced therapist passionate about providing high-quality care and mental health solutions, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Perform intake assessments
• Provide mental health therapy for individuals, couples, families, and children
• Create individualized treatment plans for each client
• Use evidence-based treatment methods to facilitate group and individual treatments
• Maintain detailed and accurate documentation of patient information and treatment plan
• Perform regular wellness checks
• Adhere to all facility and licensing standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in counseling, social work, or similar field
• Current and unrestricted marriage and family therapy license
• Previous experience as a mental health therapist preferred
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and CPR certified
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Highly organized

About Us

Virginia L Ray MA CMHC LPC-S, owner, has been providing counseling for individuals for over 10 years. Virginia graduated with a master's degree from Louisiana Tech University in 2013 and gained experience counseling children and families in Colorado with Southeast Health Group. Upon returning home to Ruston, she began helping children and families with the Center for Children and Families out of Monroe and working with the children at the Louisiana Methodist Children's Home. Since 2022, she has relocated to Utah and gained licensure there to expand her area of assistance to those in need. She has attended many trainings to further her knowledge of counseling. She is trained in EMDR, DBT, Trauma focused CBT, and has a knowledge for Art therapy as well as Play therapy. Her specialty is Anger, Anxiety, Trauma, behavioral issues and much more.