Behavioral Health Therapist

Job Summary: The Behavioral Health Therapist provides individual and group therapy, trauma-informed counseling, behavioral health support, and supports interdisciplinary care coordination to clients across all Afya Care and Treatment Services programs.

Salary: $42,500 (24 hours/week)

Key Responsibilities:

Direct Clinical Services:

• Provide individual therapy to clients presenting with trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, adjustment difficulties, and other behavioral health concerns.
• Facilitate group therapy sessions, including psychoeducational, support, and process groups.
• Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments to inform treatment planning and service coordination.
• Develop, implement, and regularly review individualized treatment plans in collaboration with clients and interdisciplinary team members.
• Provide crisis intervention and safety planning as needed, coordinating with care team.

Program Collaboration and Compliance:

• Participate in multidisciplinary case staffing and care team meetings.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in compliance with grant requirements, ethical standards, and confidentiality laws.
• Assist with outcome tracking related to emotional stabilization, engagement in services, and client progress.
• Assist clients in navigating referrals to specialty mental health, substance use, and community-based services.
• Support client engagement and retention across programs through therapeutic relationship-building and continuity of care.

Professional Standards and Development:

• Adhere to ethical guidelines established by the state licensing board and applicable state laws.
• Maintain current licensure and complete required continuing education.
• Participate in required grant-related trainings and agency meetings as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field from an accredited institution.
• Active, unrestricted licensure in the State of Mississippi.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience providing direct clinical services.
• Demonstrated experience working with survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, or interpersonal trauma.

Preferred Licensure/Certifications:

• LCSW or LPC licensure with active ability to bill Medicaid, Medicare, and/or commercial insurance.

Working Conditions:

• Office-based service delivery with limited community-based engagement.
• Exposure to emotionally challenging situations involving clients.