School-Based Therapist: Transform Student Mental Health

Life Help; Lexington (MS); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

State Retirement

Paid holidays including birthday

Personal and Medical leave accruing

FMLA benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Deferred Comp

Employee Assistance Program

Student Loan forgiveness through HRSA

LPC Supervision

Mileage Reimbursement

Voluntary Additional Life and Dis/ab

Job summary

Life Help is seeking an experienced therapist to join its regional community mental health center. The role focuses on developing and providing therapy within a therapeutic milieu and coordinating with families, schools, and communities.

The position requires a Master's in counseling or related field and eligibility for DMH licensure, plus a valid Mississippi driver's license. Responsibilities include delivering treatment in school and home settings and collaborating with case managers.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in counseling, psychology, social work or DMH approved related field.
• Eligible to meet DMH Certification/Licensure requirements for Therapist.
• Valid Mississippi Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• To develop and provide appropriate treatment strategies within a therapeutic milieu.
• Obtain Therapist certification of License as required by Department of Mental Health and maintain Certification/License in good standing.
• Provide therapy in school and home settings (individual, group, school based, family and day treatment if applicable).
• Provide referral to services that may benefit the consumer, consumer's family and/or school personnel.
• Establish weekly meetings with case manager(s).
• Serve as liaison between student, home, school, and community resources such as family service agencies, child guidance clinics, courts, protective services, doctors, local MAP teams and clergy members.

Skills

Therapy delivery

Community-based treatment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Crisis intervention

Education

Master's Degree in counseling

DMH Certification/Licensure eligibility

Valid Mississippi Driver's License

Job description

Life Help is seeking an experienced therapist to join its regional community mental health center. The role focuses on developing and providing therapy within a therapeutic milieu and coordinating with families, schools, and communities.

The position requires a Master's in counseling or related field and eligibility for DMH licensure, plus a valid Mississippi driver's license. Responsibilities include delivering treatment in school and home settings and collaborating with case managers.