Licensed Professional Counselor/ Licensed Clinical Social Worker - The Ness Center

*** Sign-in bonus - $3,500 for qualified applicantsLicensed Professional Counselor/Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Location: Mandeville, Louisiana

Facility: The Ness Center

Shift: Day Job (1^st)

Salary Midpoint:

[$65,000- $75,000]

Actual compensation offered will vary based on factors including applicable licenses, certifications, education, experience, and other qualifications.

Benefits:

·      Paid time off and Holiday Pay

·      Matching 403(b) retirement plan

·      Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage

·      Life Insurance

·      Long term & short-term disability

·      Employee assistance program (EAP)

The Ness Center offers a purpose-driven community, working with a compassionate team delivering quality care. We value your past experiences and future goals, fostering equity and service through celebrating diverse perspectives. Enhance your career with comprehensive growth opportunities such as training, mentorship, educational support, and student loan assistance. From innovation to application, join us in redefining the future of compassionate care.

The Ness Center is seeking a skilled and compassionate licensed therapist or counselor to join our dedicated team. In this role, you will provide comprehensive behavioral health services to diverse clientele in our outpatient setting. The ideal candidate will be committed to delivering high-quality, evidence-based care and contributing to our mission of improving everyday lives in our community.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments and diagnoses
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
• Provide individual, group, and family therapy sessions
• Utilize evidence-based therapeutic approaches appropriate for various mental health conditions
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure holistic client care
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
• Participate in case conferences and treatment team meetings
• Engage in crisis intervention when necessary
• Advocate for clients and coordinate with community resources as needed
• Stay current with best practices in mental health treatment
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives 

Qualifications:

Required:

• Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, or related field
• Current state licensure as an LPC, or LCSW
• Minimum of 2 years post-licensure clinical experience in a mental health setting

Preferred:

• Experience in specific therapeutic modalities (e.g., CBT, DBT, EMDR)
• Additional certifications in specialized areas of mental health treatment 

Equal Opportunity:

The Ness Center is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.