LMHP at Merakey in new orleans, Louisiana

Job Description:

Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do. We are seeking Licensed Mental Health Counselor to join our team at our program in New Orleans, LA.


Earn $60,000/year + $6,750 yearly mileage stipend


Our Mental Health Counselor will provide individual and group therapy, choosing applicable modalities according to individual needs and treatment plan along with mini treatment team leadership. Develop comprehensive treatment plans in conjunction with individuals and family members. Provide recovery based, person centered services. Monitor record-keeping, ensure that client charts are up-to-date and include all necessary documentation. Ensure timeliness and quality of treatment plans and develop progress notes.


BENEFITS


Merakey offers Medical, Dental, Vision insurance plans, competitive compensation plans, Work/Life balance, flexible schedules, cell phone discount plan, employee referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement and much more!


To fill out an on-line application: www.merakey.org/careers


Requisition number: 71093


ABOUT MERAKEY


Merakey is a leading developmental, behavioral health, and education non-profit provider with a fifty-year history. We offer a breadth of integrated services to individuals and communities across the country. Our belief that every individual has the right to achieve growth, dignity, and fulfillment guides all of our decisions. At Merakey, we care about each other and are committed to providing the very best care to those we serve. Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.


Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply.


The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:


• Master's degree in Human Services related field, such as Psychology, Social Work, or Counseling; AND


• 1 year of PAID clinical experience, post master's required.


• LPC or LCSW fully licensed


• Prefer candidates with experience working with chronically mentally ill adults and/or dual diagnosis population.


• Must have appropriate state and federal clearances.


• Must hold valid driver's license and have reliable transportation.


Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled