Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources is actively seeking a dedicated and caring Adult Services Therapist to provide individual and group counseling services at an outpatient mental health center in Gulfport, MS . The Adult Services Therapist position will provide therapy to adults with a serious mental illness diagnosis in an office setting. The ideal candidate is mission-focused; proactive, creative in problem-solving approaches; ensures the provision of services to underserved populations as part of their career goals; and are comfortable providing therapeutic services to a population who may have limited resources. Position is Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm with no on-call or weekend work. For 50 years, Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources has served individuals throughout the Pine Belt. Through an extensive continuum of care, we strive to enable adults with serious mental illnesses, children with serious emotional disturbances, and individuals with an addiction or developmental disability to live, work, learn, and participate fully in their communities. Our eighteen-county service area includes Amite, Covington, Forrest, Franklin, Greene, Hancock, Harrison, Jeff Davis, Jones, Lamar, Lawrence, Marion, Pear River, Perry, Pike, Stone, Walthall and Wayne Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources offers a competitive benefits package including employer paid life insurance and LTD, along with optional Health, Dental, Vision, FSA and HSA, and 403(b) plan along with a generous leave policy.

Requirements:

Master's degree in behavioral health field required Must be able to obtain Clinical license or DMH Therapist certification within 90 days of hire LPC or LCSW Preferred. Behavioral health internship required Must have valid driver's license with satisfactory driving record Good communication skills, relationship building skills, and time management skills required Working knowledge of mental health symptoms preferred

Responsibilities:

Completes assessments and provides diagnoses; formulates a plan of treatment which provides development and maintenance of individual goals designed to facilitate individual growth, improved social interaction, and ability to manage mental illness and live independently. Monitors and maintains record of client services within electronic medical records in accordance to PBMHR, DMH, and CARF standards. Participates in team staffings and functions as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team. Provides clinical therapy services and emergency services to individuals and their families.