*****$5,000 signing bonus******

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 aLicensed Mental Health Counselor to join our team at our program in Hammond, LA

Earn $60,000/ year + $7,500 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!

About Merakey

Merakey is a leading developmental, behavior 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 believe 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.

Apply today at: www.Merakey.org/careers

Our ideal candidate will possess the following skills:

• 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.