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JOB DESCRIPTION:

Family Connections Counseling Center, LLC is seeking Independent Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselors (LPC), Licensed Master Social Workers (LMSW), AND Licensed Marriage and Family therapist (LMFT), Provisional Licensed Professional Counselor (PLPC) to provide high quality services to children ages 5 years and up, adults and families in the Collins and Hattiesburg area. This agency has been set up as very "counselor friendly" to render therapeutic services to the steady flow of clients referred. This position is field base only, with office locations in Natchez and McComb, MS. offering suport to assist with client referrals and intakes, client scheduling and rescheduling, answer phone calls, check in and out clients, create client folders, insurance verification, etc. We also provide office space, utilities, online scheduling through our EMR, TherapyNOTES, waiting and break room, restroom, internet, fax, copier, etc. Family Connections Counseling Center, LLC offers competitive rates, market and provide pre-qualified clients for you, offer clinical support and guidance, and takes care of billing.

JOB DUTIES:

Maintain confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment
Counsel clients in an individual, group or family setting
Responsible for client mental health assessments, and performs initial intake interviews
Identifies psychological, emotional, or behavioral issues and diagnosis
Responsible for determining client's psychiatric diagnosis based on diagnostic criteria from DSM 5
Performs administrative duties related to intake and assessment activities
Treatment planning development based on clinical experience, client's strengths, needs abilities, and preferences
Documents, completes progress notes, assessments, treatment plans timely and accurately.
Act as client advocates in the home, school, community setting to coordinate required services or to resolve problems in crisis situations
Modify treatment activities or approaches as needed to comply with changes in clients' status.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Licensed LCSW, LPC,P- LPC, LMSW, or LMFT in the state of Mississippi
Master Degree with Clinical Supervision hours/eligible for clinical supervision
Must have professional malpractice/liability insurance
Must have strong interpersonal skills and exceptional integrity
Must be an independent provider with Mississippi Medicaid, Magnolia Health, United HealthCare, and or eligible to apply.
Individually contracted and available to see clients in network with MS MEDICAID and or other major insurers in MS
2+ years/ experience in counseling, social work, or other related to working with children and families
Compassionate and caring demeanor
Ability to build rapport with clients
Strong leadership qualities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Valid Driver's License in good standing
Car registration and insurance current
Successful clearance of state criminal background check
Successful clearance of drug and TB test
Sign one-year contract

REQUIRED SKILLS:

Proficient in diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders
Strong assessment and therapy skills
Experience working with children, adolescent/teens, families and adult in a mental health setting

REQUIRED EDUCATION: