Mental Health Therapist (Licensed) – Outpatient

Changing Minds Psychiatry is a team of Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners, Psychotherapists, Medical Assistants, and Reception Staff. We are currently searching for an independent contractor therapist to join our private practice in providing individual, couples/family, group therapy to a wide range of behavioral health populations. We provide mental health care to the majority of insurances and credential providers with our insurance panels.

The therapist will have the ability to diagnose, assess, and treat mental and behavioral health conditions. The therapists will need to be an excellent clinician open to new and exciting challenges, including the desire to work with children as we treat 5 years old and up. Desired clinicians who have experience working with substance use disorders.

Our therapists are provided clients through referrals from our on site Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners as well as through insurance panels. Therapists are also provided with an office space, electronic health record access for note taking/billing, as well as reception staff that aids in scheduling. Board Certified Approved Clinical Supervisors are welcome and will receive additional compensation for this service.

The responsibilities include, maintaining progress notes with charge slips, diagnosis, treatment plans, discharge notes, referrals, attending monthly staff meetings, maintaining license credentials, maintaining suicide prevention certificate, maintaining personal liability insurance, & providing ethical and up to date treatment.

Requirements:

· Masters Degree in Mental Health Counseling, Marriage and Family Counseling, or Clinical Social Work from an accredited university and a Louisiana State Board license/certification.

· Fully licensed (Independent) for this location.

· 1-2 years of experience with EMDR, DBT, CBT, substance use, crisis intervention, or trauma-informed care is preferred.

· Required to be currently credentialed with Louisiana Medicaid.

· Spanish speaker highly desired!!

· Treating children 5 , adults, couples/families, and groups.

· Minimum of 16 appointments a week

· Self guided determination and efficient time management to be able to complete notes inside a 4-day window.

· Understanding of navigating an Electronic Health Record (EHR) database.

· Fast learning and flexible; able to keep up growing agency and companies changes.

· Team player, takes initiative and directive when needed.

· We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.

At Changing Minds Psychiatry, we believe that compassionate care begins with an inclusive and supportive workplace. We are committed to creating an environment where every applicant is treated with dignity, respect, and fairness. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that each individual brings to our team and believe that a diverse workforce strengthens our ability to serve our patients and communities.

We welcome qualified applicants from all backgrounds, including individuals with disabilities, mental health conditions, substance use disorders, and those with lived experience in recovery. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, experience, and the ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Changing Minds Psychiatry is committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the application and interview process. Applicants who require an accommodation are encouraged to contact Human Resources so we can provide an accessible and equitable hiring experience.

Pay: $55.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)
• Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $55