Mental Health Therapist

Mississippi Behavioral Health Services, LLC is a leading provider of community-based mental health services, dedicated to delivering high-quality, client-centered care. As part of a collaborative and supportive team, the Mental Health Therapist will play a vital role in empowering individuals to achieve their treatment goals through strength-based, solution-focused therapeutic interventions. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of clients while working alongside experienced clinical and case management professionals in a positive and team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver strength-based, solution-focused therapeutic services to clients in community settings.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments of clients' strengths, diagnoses, treatment goals, and treatment plans.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment and crisis recovery plans within the first 30 days of treatment.
• Provide ongoing strength-based planning and therapeutic interventions tailored to client needs.
• Participate in collaborative meetings with internal staff, external agencies, and community supports as needed.
• Offer crisis intervention services in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
• Maintain regular communication regarding clients' status, including changes in mood, functioning, or health and safety concerns.
• Complete timely and effective clinical documentation for all client interactions.
• Attend required office trainings and participate in regular clinical supervision sessions.
• Engage in organizational evaluations and quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work or a related mental health field.
• DMH credential as a Mental Health Therapist.
• At least fifteen (15) hours of graduate-level coursework and/or practicum experience in applied intervention strategies or methods addressing behavioral, emotional, and mental disorders.
• Proficiency with computer systems for documentation and billing.
• Strong communication and clinical documentation skills.