THERAPIST-MCERT

Life Help; Charleston (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable Health Insurance

Free Dental Insurance

Free Life Insurance

State Retirement

13 paid holidays

Personal and Medical leave accrual

FMLA benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Deferred Comp

Employee Assistance Program

Student Loan forgiveness through HRSA

LPC Supervision

Mileage Reimbursement

Voluntary Additional Life and Disabilt

Job summary

Life Help is seeking a licensed mental health professional to provide therapy (group, individual, family) and crisis management for a diverse client base, including adults and children, in a community-based setting.

The role emphasizes diagnostic assessments, referrals, and collaboration with local police, sheriff, and hospital partners to address urgent mental health needs.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Mental Health Field.
• Eligible to meet DMH Certification/Licensure requirements for Therapist.
• Valid Mississippi Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapy (group, individual, family) and crisis management for adults and children.
• Build collaborations with local police, sheriff, and hospital staff.
• Collaborate with authorities on-site to assess mental health needs during interventions.
• Assess individuals to determine appropriate services and referrals.
• Participate in in-center emergency system and hospital consultations as needed.
• Participate in after-hours crisis management as scheduled.
• Conduct civil commitment pre-screening evaluations when needed.
• Provide case or program consultation with families and external agencies.

Skills

Therapy

Crisis management

Clinical services

Diagnostic impressions

Referrals

Education

Master's Degree in Mental Health Field

DMH Certification/Licensure eligibility

Mississippi Driver's License

Job description

Description

Are you looking to be part of a diverse, clinical team devoted to helping people at their most vulnerable? Are you looking to be part of an organization that offers ongoing professional growth and development, as well as opportunities for advancement?

Life Help is a regional community mental health center that has provided comprehensive, community-based mental health and substance abuse services for nearly fifty years. Our team is committed to improving the lives of every individual that walks through our doors.

Charleston, MS 38921; Marks, MS 38646

Experienced

Position Type
Full Time

Job Shift
Day

Education Level
Graduate Degree

• Affordable Health Insurance
• Free Dental Insurance
• Free Life Insurance
• State Retirement
• 13 paid holidays, including your birthday
• Personal and Medical leave accruing monthly
• FMLA benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Deferred Comp
• Employee Assistance Program
• Student Loan forgiveness through HRSA for qualifying employees
• LPC Supervision
• Mileage Reimbursement (as applicable)
• Voluntary Additional Life and Disability Insurance

Job Responsibilities

Therapy (group, individual, family); crisis management; direct clinical services for a broad range of Mental Health needs with adults and children to include diagnostic impressions, clinical assessments and referrals as needed.

Job Duties

• Obtain Therapist Certification of License as required by the Department of Mental Health and maintain Certification/License in good standing.
• Build collaborative professional partnerships with community stakeholders including local police department, sheriff's department and hospital(s).
• Work with local authorities, on site when warranted, to assess mental health needs in the event that mental health is thought to be contributing factor during law enforcement interventions.
• Assess individuals in need to determine which services/interventions/resources will be most appropriate for them and refer as needed.
• Participate in in-center emergency system and hospital consultations as needed.
• Participate in crisis management after-hours services as scheduled.
• Conduct civil commitment pre-screening evaluations as needed.
• Provide case and/or program consultation with family and outside resources (agencies) as needed.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Mental Health Field
• Eligible to meet DMH Certification/Licensure requirements for Therapist
• Valid Mississippi Driver's License