Louisiana Behavioral Health Services (Phoenix Family Life Center) is seeking a Mental Health Specialist to join our team in the Leesville. Our mission is to improve the lives of our patients and their communities through outcome-based, cost-effective mental health services delivered with dignity and respect. Our team strives to maintain a positive, enthusiastic environment aimed at helping individuals achieve their maximum potential. A Mental Health Specialist (MHS) provides Psychosocial Rehabilitation (PSR) to children and adults with mental or behavioral health needs for the purpose of improving an individual's mental health or to treat illness. Services are provided in the home, school, and community setting.

Qualifications needed:

Minimum of bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in the field of: Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Rehabilitation Services, Special Education, Early Childhood Education, Secondary Education, Family and Consumer Sciences, Criminal Justice, or Human Growth and Development Or bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a MINOR in Counseling, Social Work, Sociology, or Psychology Or Twenty -One years of age or older (as of 1/1/2022), have a HS diploma or equivalent AND have been continuously employed by a licensed/accredited agency providing PSR services since prior to 1/1/2019. Valid driver's license in good standing LA-BHS offers the following to

ALL Mental Health Specialists:

Competitive Compensation based on experience. Flexible Scheduling Contact Allowance Opportunity for growth and development 401(K) Retirement plan plus match Full Time Mental Health Specialists are eligible for the following: Paid Time Off Voluntary Medical, Dental, Vision benefits Voluntary Supplemental Insurance Equal Employment Opportunity Louisiana Behavioral Health Services of Sun Behavioral Health is committed to the principle of Equal Employment Opportunity for all employees and applicants. It is our policy to ensure that both current and prospective employees are afforded equal employment opportunity without consideration of race, religious creed, color, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, or disability in accordance with local, state and federal laws. Americans with Disabilities Act Applicants as well as employees who are or become disabled must be able to perform the essential job functions either unaided or with reasonable accommodation. The organization shall determine reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.