Merakey·Lake Charles, Louisiana
Provide individual and group therapy to members with severe and persistent mental illness as part of an Assertive Community Treatment team. Responsible for creating person-centered treatment plans, conducting psychosocial assessments, and providing crisis intervention.
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 Mental Health Professional to join our team at our program in Lake Charles, LA.
Earn $26.44/hour + $7,500/yearly mileage stipend
The Mental Health Professionals (MHP) are an essential part of the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team.
The multidisciplinary team provides evidenced based services to members diagnosed with severe and persistent mental illness.
The mental health professional provides individual therapy and group therapy to consumers in service.
The MHP creates the person-centered treatment plan, review and change the individual crisis plan as required, and complete psychosocial assessments.
Must maintain thorough and timely clinical documentation such as: progress notes, assessments, and interpretative summaries.
MHPs provide crisis intervention and support.
Learn more about our full benefits package - https://www.merakey.org/careers/benefits [https://www.merakey.org/careers/benefits]
Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year. Click here to watch a video about Merakey. [https://youtu.be/MD3KtxmS7qo] 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. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!
Must hold an active PLPC or LMSW license and a valid driver's license in the state of Louisiana. Candidates must be willing to work in a community-based setting.
Market context
Behavioral-health roles in Louisiana are often driven by ongoing demand for licensed clinicians who can support individuals with serious mental illness in community and outpatient settings. These positions can be competitive because employers typically look for active Louisiana licensure, at least two years of relevant experience, and a valid driver's license, while benefits such as dental, vision, paid holidays, sick leave, and an employee assistance program may help offset the workload. Before applying, confirm your licensure status and driver’s license are current, and note that the requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original job description to save research time.
