Youth Mental Health Clinician — Therapy & Crisis Intervention

Wellpath; Bunkie (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Tuition assistance

EAP including free counseling

Company-paid life insurance

Health Spending Accounts (HSA)

Wellness program

Banking perks

Job summary

Wellpath in Louisiana is seeking a Mental Health Professional to provide clinical services to youth involved in the criminal justice system under supervision of MH Coordinator, Clinical Supervisor, or MH Director.

The role requires LMSW/LCSW or PLPC with LPC within 6 months, CPR certification, and delivering individual, group, and crisis interventions while maintaining compliant documentation. This is a mission-driven, growth-focused position in a clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a behavioral/social science field.
• Licensed LMSW/LCSW or PLPC aiming for LPC within 6 months or LPC.
• Experience in mental health counseling, group/individual psychotherapy, crisis intervention, and mental health consultation.
• Experience with youth preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical services, including individual, group, and family therapy, aimed at reducing maladaptive behavior and promoting healthy psychological functioning.
• Deliver crisis intervention services to youth, consulting with facility staff on treatment concerns and coordinating mental health follow-ups.
• Collaborate with patients and staff to establish, review, and update treatment goals, while monitoring and documenting progress and outcomes.
• Maintain accurate documentation of assessments, treatment plans, and reports, ensuring adherence to ethical, legal, and regulatory standards.
• Work with psychiatry staff on mental health monitoring, participate in staff meetings and training, and contribute to specialized clinical services or program development as needed.

Skills

Clinical therapy

Crisis intervention

Mental health assessment

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in behavioral/social sciences

Job description

Wellpath in Louisiana is seeking a Mental Health Professional to provide clinical services to youth involved in the criminal justice system under supervision of MH Coordinator, Clinical Supervisor, or MH Director.

The role requires LMSW/LCSW or PLPC with LPC within 6 months, CPR certification, and delivering individual, group, and crisis interventions while maintaining compliant documentation. This is a mission-driven, growth-focused position in a clinical setting.