Region 8 Mental Health
Mental Health Therapist/ Behavioral Specialist
Full Time • Simpson County
Mental Health Therapist/Behavioral Specialist
We are currently searching for dedicated clinical professionals to provide compassionate psychotherapy services to individuals with a mental health, intellectual/developmental disability or substance use disorder diagnosis.
We are currently searching for dedicated clinical professionals to provide compassionate psychotherapy services to individuals with a mental health, intellectual/developmental disability or substance use disorder diagnosis.
Responsibilities:
- Perform intake assessments, individual, family and group counseling sessions for a caseload of youth and adults
- Management of the clients’ medical records including, but not limited to, completion of all clinical documentation in a timely manner and the development and updating of Individual Service Plans
- Participate in a psychosocial day treatment program
- Provide immediate emergency crisis intervention services
- Assist in providing and implementing consultation and education services as needed
- Participate in clinical staff meetings, general staff meetings and in-service training
Education
- Master’s degree in Psychology or a Mental Health related field
Qualifications:
- Valid Mississippi Driver’s License
- Pass a Criminal Background Investigation
- Must be proficient in computer skills for daily documentation with Electronic Medical Records
Excellent Benefits:
- Medical
- Dental
- Life Insurance
- Vacation, Sick Leave
- Holidays
- State Retirement
- Matching MS Deferred Compensation
- Vision
- Short/Long Term Disability
- Hospitalization
- Cancer Policy
- Identity Theft
- Flexable Spending Account
- Wellness Program
Work Remotely
- No
Compensation: $50,000.00 per year
Region 8 Mental Health is a community mental health center serving five counties in the Central Mississippi area that provides the highest level of mental health, intellectual / developmental disability and alcohol and drug services.
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