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Mental Health Therapist - Outpatient Be Part of Something New in Bossier City Louisiana Behavioral Health Outpatient Services, a collaborative partnership between Oceans Healthcare and Ochsner LSU Health, is excited to announce the opening of a new behavioral health outpatient clinic in Bossier City, Louisiana , with a targeted opening November 2026. Why Join Us Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance (eligible first of the month after 30 days) Competitive Compensation Paid Time Off (PTO) 401(k) with Company Match Tuition Reimbursement Company-Paid Life Insurance Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Career Growth Opportunities Supportive, Team-Oriented Culture As a member of the multidisciplinary treatment team, our Intensive Outpatient Program therapists provide direct clinical services - including assessments, interventions, treatment planning and discharge planning, as well as providing individual, family, and/or group therapy to further patient/family/group progress in treatment. At times, IOP therapists may be required to facilitate inpatient support.

Mental Health Therapist Responsibilities:

Provides direct clinical services in accordance with accepted standards of social/work clinical practice. Plans and conducts group therapy as assigned by the Director of Intensive Outpatient Program or physician's order. Conducts, assesses and interprets completion of Comprehensive Integrated Assessment. Reviews all Multidisciplinary assessments and compiles a Multidisciplinary Treatment Plan under the supervision of the attending physician. Performs case management and discharge planning as assigned by the Director of Intensive Outpatient Program. Attends multidisciplinary treatment team meetings, provides updates on assigned patients and their progress toward treatment goals; combines the reports of all disciplines into a multidisciplinary treatment integration summary, which facilitates the patient's progress towards treatment plan goals. Delivers patient services in an ethical manner which promotes respect for the patient and enhances the patient's dignity and satisfaction; Demonstrates the ability to assess and interpret a patient's response to treatment in age/disability/culturally sensitive specific manner. Assesses and interprets age/disability/cultural needs; Identifies safety, psychosocial, special mobility and special equipment needs; and Communicates in an age/disability/culturally sensitive related manner to patients and their families. Conducts treatment and discharge planning in accordance with age/disability/cultural needs and involves members of the patient's support system in decision making as appropriate. Performs other duties and projects as assigned. Mental Health Therapist Requirements At a minimum a Clinical Social Worker (CSW), LMSW, LCSW, LMFT, LPC, LPC-A (TX Only) or Psychologist. 0 to 1 year post-graduate experience in clinical practice. Qualifications /

Skills:

Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to any age--related disability--related needs of the patients served on assignment. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development appropriate to the patient population served. Must be able to assess and interpret data about the patient's status in order to identify each patient's needs and provide the appropriate care, including age related care/disability/cultural sensitivity related care to adolescent, chronically mentally ill, adult, geriatric, chemically dependent, and dually diagnosed patient populations. Must demonstrate in-depth knowledge of mental illness and chemical dependency and the family dynamics which accompany them. Must have basic knowledge of chronic mental illness, in-depth knowledge of clinical therapy modalities. Must have excellent communication and group/process skills as related to age specific patient needs. Must be able to demonstrate assessment, intervention, treatment and d/c planning skills. Must be able to pass the general age/disability post-test. Must be versatile, flexible, and able to perform in stressful situations; Must have good time and organizational skills; Must be capable of coordinating multi-faceted workload. Must be able to work with an array of mental/physical disabled persons. Must successfully complete CPR certification and an Oceans approved behavioral de-escalation program.

Working Environment:

Subject to many interruptions. Occasional pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries. This position can be high paced and stressful; must be able to cope mentally and physically to atmosphere.

Equal Opportunity Employer Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Experience:

post-graduate clinical: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

LMSW, LCSW, LMFT, or LPC (Required)

Work Location:

In person