Outpatient Therapist

Rehabilitation Services of Louisiana; Natchitoches (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Rehabilitation Services of Louisiana is seeking an Outpatient Therapist to provide individual and family therapy via secure telehealth from our agency offices across Louisiana. You will serve adolescents and adults, conduct assessments, develop treatment plans, and monitor progress in a supportive clinical and administrative environment.

Qualifications include a Master’s degree in a behavioral health field and a current Louisiana license.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, MFT, Psychology or related behavioral health discipline meeting Louisiana requirements.
• Current Louisiana license (LPC/PLPC/LCSW/LMSW/LMFT/PLMFT or approved credentials).
• Eligibility to provide telehealth services across Louisiana per regulations.
• Knowledge of behavioral health assessment, treatment planning, psychotherapy, crisis identification and referrals.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and clinical documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining contact with leadership.
• Experience providing outpatient individual and/or family therapy (preferred).
• Experience delivering therapy via telehealth (preferred).
• Experience with Louisiana Medicaid behavioral health or MHR services (preferred).
• CPST experience (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and family psychotherapy to adolescents and/or adults with behavioral health, relationship, family and life-transition concerns.
• Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments and develop treatment plans with measurable goals.
• Deliver evidence-based interventions and monitor client progress, adjusting treatment as needed.
• Identify clients needing higher level of care or specialized substance-use treatment and refer appropriately.
• Coordinate care with other providers when clinically appropriate and authorized by the client.
• Offer CPST services to eligible clients in the MHR program, as assigned.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with requirements.
• Provide most outpatient therapy via secure telehealth from our agency office with confidentiality.
• Educate clients on telehealth expectations, privacy and participation; assess ongoing appropriateness.
• Support growth of the private-pay outpatient therapy program through engagement with clients and collaboration with staff.
• Participate in community outreach and referral development as appropriate.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Clinical documentation

Telehealth delivery

Education

Master's degree in Counseling / Social Work / MFT / Psychology

Job description

Rehabilitation Services of Louisiana is seeking a dedicated Outpatient Therapist to join our expanding outpatient program. As part of our team, you will provide high-quality individual and family therapy primarily through secure telehealth services delivered from one of our agency offices. This role offers the opportunity to serve clients across Louisiana while benefiting from a supportive clinical and administrative environment. Our agency is committed to professional growth, ethical practice, and delivering client-centered care. Join us in making a meaningful impact on the lives of adolescents, adults, and families navigating behavioral health and life challenges.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and family psychotherapy to adolescents and/or adults experiencing behavioral health, relationship, family, life-transition, and emotional concerns.
• Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments and develop individualized treatment plans with measurable goals.
• Deliver evidence-based therapeutic interventions and monitor client progress, adjusting treatment as needed.
• Identify clients who may require a higher level of care or specialized substance-use treatment and facilitate appropriate referrals.
• Coordinate care with other providers when clinically appropriate and authorized by the client.
• Offer Community Psychiatric Support and Treatment (CPST) services to eligible clients in the Mental Health Rehabilitation (MHR) program, as assigned and qualified.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with agency, payer, and regulatory requirements.
• Provide the majority of outpatient therapy services via secure telehealth from ouragency office, ensuring a professional and confidential environment.
• Educate clients on telehealth expectations, privacy, and participation, and assess ongoing appropriateness of telehealth services.
• Support the growth of the agency’s private-pay outpatient therapy program through professional client engagement and collaboration with administrative staff.
• Participate in community outreach and referral development as appropriate.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Psychology, or a related behavioral health discipline meeting Louisiana requirements.
• Current Louisiana license or provisional license permitting the provision of assigned services within professional scope of practice (e.g., LPC, PLPC, LCSW, LMSW, LMFT, PLMFT, or other approved credentials).
• Eligibility to provide telehealth services to clients throughout Louisiana in accordance with applicable regulations.
• Knowledge of behavioral health assessment, treatment planning, psychotherapy, crisis identification, and referral practices.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and clinical documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining communication with clinical leadership.
• Experience providing outpatient individual and/or family therapy (preferred).
• Experience delivering therapy via telehealth (preferred).
• Experience with Louisiana Medicaid behavioral health or MHR services (preferred).
• Previous CPST experience (preferred).
• Training or experience in family systems, trauma-informed care, anxiety, depression, behavioral concerns, parenting, or life transitions (preferred).
• Experience working with adolescents, families, and/or substance-use or co-occurring disorders (preferred).
• Experience developing and maintaining an outpatient caseload (preferred).