Louisiana Behavioral Health Services of Seaside Healthcare (Cognitive Development Center) is seeking a Mental Health Specialist to join our team.

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 of Seaside Healthcare offers the following to ALL Mental Health Specialists:

• Competitive Compensation based on experience.
• Flexible Scheduling
• Mileage Stipend
• Opportunity for growth and development
• 401(K) Retirement plan

Full Time Mental Health Specialists are eligible for the following:

• Paid Time Off
• Voluntary Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
• Voluntary Supplemental Insurance - Life, AD&D, and AFLAC plans.