JOB DESCRIPTION: Licensed Mental Health Professional who is an active (LPC) Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFT).

Offering a $2500.00 SIGN-ON BONUS FOR FULL TIME EMPLOYEES

General Job Summary: The Licensed Mental Health Professional's primary role is to support the Behavioral Healthcare company's Mission of Zero-Barrier access to care. The LMHP will provide intake assessments and ongoing counseling services to clients in a clinic, community, or telemed setting as meets the needs of the client. Licensed Mental Health Professionals will utilize their specialized clinical knowledge and advanced clinical skills in the areas of clinical counseling, diagnostic interviews, assessments and preparation of treatment plans for adolescent and adult patients. Licensed Mental Health Professionals will provide therapy sessions for individuals, groups, and families.

**Applicant must be licensed in the State of Louisiana.

Primary Job Duties:

• Client intake and diagnostic interviews in an office or community setting.
• Individual and Group strengths-based therapy in an office, community setting, or via telemed.
• Establish clear goals and strategies for the welfare of the client.
• Maintain documentation of services provided and client progress in accordance with the Behavioral Healthcare company's standards and appropriate coding guidelines.
• Work with the client to develop an Individual Treatment Plan according to OMHAS and CARF person/family-centered standards.
• Review and monitor services and activities, documenting progress in a timely fashion.
• Support the Behavioral Healthcare company's integrated care team environment by working collaboratively with client and client family or caregiver as appropriate, as well as psychiatrist, nurse practitioner, referral sources and ancillary agencies.
• Provide and follow-up on client referrals to psychiatry/nurse practitioners, support groups or other mental health professionals.
• Appropriately document services provided per the policies of the Behavioral Healthcare company, your professional licensing body and state and federal guidelines. The applicant is expected to remain in constant compliance with agency, federal and state confidentiality and HIPAA requirements.
• Participate in care conferences and case reviews.
• Maintain compliance with chart and documentation audit criteria, billing reviews and Phase System of Care requirements,
• Be committed and respectful of cultural diversity, religious and personal values and traditions of clients and their families in alignment with company mission.

Job Specifications

Required Training: Participation in all required training and client-focused meetings and obtain ongoing training required by your licensing body.

Required Licensure: LPC, LMSW, LMFT

Required Education: Master’s degree

Interpersonal Skills:

Required to interact and assist in a pleasant, compassionate and professional manner with other employees, physicians, providers, clients, client’s families as you represent yourself and the Behavioral Healthcare company.

Essential Technical/Motor Skills:

Must attain competency in EHR program, telemed services, and other software programs utilized by the Behavioral Healthcare company. Must possess excellent organizational, grammar, and writing skills.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

******Slidell Office has an immediate opening for an on site LPC, LCSW, LMFT****************

Pay: $27.00 - $40.00 per hour (depending on experience)

******Offering a $2500.00 SIGN-ON BONUS FOR FULL TIME EMPLOYEES*******

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday ( Ability to create your own schedule)

Work Location: Various locations/regions in Louisiana including Lafayette, Opelousas, Slidell, Shreveport, New Iberia, Lake Charles, and surrounding areas. Remote