THERAPIST-MCERT

Paycom - ATS; Kosciusko, Lexington (MS, MS); On-site; USD 54,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays

FMLA Benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Mileage Reimbursement

Loan forgiveness

Job summary

Life Help is a regional community mental health center serving Attala County and surrounding areas. We are seeking an experienced Therapist to join our team in Kosciusko, MS, full-time, day shift.

This role provides direct clinical services to adults and children, including group, individual and family therapy, with a focus on crisis management. Qualified candidates hold a Master’s Degree in Mental Health, DMH licensure eligibility, and a Mississippi driver's license.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Mental Health Field required.
• DMH Certification/Licensure requirements for Therapist eligible.
• Valid Mississippi Driver’s License required.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapy (group, individual, family) and crisis management.
• Deliver direct clinical services for a broad range of mental health needs.
• Conduct assessments, determine diagnoses, and provide referrals.
• Collaborate with local authorities and community stakeholders.
• Participate in in-center emergency and crisis after-hours coverage.
• Conduct civil commitment pre-screening evaluations.
• Provide case and program consultation with families and outside agencies.

Skills

Therapy

Crisis management

Clinical assessments

Education

Master’s Degree in Mental Health Field

Job description

Job Details:

Level: Experienced, Job Location: Attala County Office - Kosciusko, MS, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: Graduate Degree, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Job Shift: Day, 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? If so, Life Help welcomes you to

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.

Benefits:

• 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