Behavioral Health Therapist

Afya Care and Treatment Services is currently hiring a Behavioral Health Therapist to serve our communities across northeast Mississippi. Applications can either be email to View email address on click.appcast.io or submitted on the Careers page of our website: Job Title Behavioral Health Therapist Location In-Person Salary and Position Type $42,500 (Part‑Time/24 hours/week) Reports To Chief Executive Officer Job Summary The Behavioral Health Therapist provides individual and group therapy, trauma‑informed counseling, behavioral health support, and supports interdisciplinary care coordination to clients across all Afya Care and Treatment Services programs. Key Responsibilities Provide individual therapy to clients presenting with trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, adjustment difficulties, and other behavioral health concerns. Facilitate group therapy sessions, including psychoeducational, support, and process groups. Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments to inform treatment planning and service coordination. Develop, implement, and regularly review individualized treatment plans in collaboration with clients and interdisciplinary team members. Provide crisis intervention and safety planning as needed, coordinating with the care team. Participate in multidisciplinary case staffing and care team meetings. Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in compliance with grant requirements, ethical standards, and confidentiality laws. Assist with outcome tracking related to emotional stabilization, engagement in services, and client progress. Assist clients in navigating referrals to specialty mental health, substance use, and community‑based services. Support client engagement and retention across programs through therapeutic relationship building and continuity of care. Professional Standards and Development Adhere to ethical guidelines established by the state licensing board and applicable state laws. Maintain current licensure and complete required continuing education. Participate in required grant‑related trainings and agency meetings as assigned. Qualifications Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field from an accredited institution. Active, unrestricted licensure in the State of Mississippi. Minimum of two (2) years of experience providing direct clinical services. Demonstrated experience working with survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, or interpersonal trauma. Preferred Licensure/Certifications LCSW or LPC licensure with active ability to bill Medicaid, Medicare, and/or commercial insurance. Working Conditions Office‑based service delivery with limited community‑based engagement. Exposure to emotionally challenging situations involving clients. #J-18808-Ljbffr Clchamber