Mental Health Therapist
Listed compensation
$30-$35/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
At Gulf Coast Integrative Health (GCIH), we believe mental health is an essential part of overall wellness. Our team provides patient-centered, integrative care that addresses the physical, emotional, and behavioral aspects of health. We are committed to helping individuals achieve meaningful, lasting improvements in their well-being through compassionate, evidence-based treatment.
As we continue to grow, we are seeking a dedicated Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Provisionally Licensed Professional Counselor (PLPC) to join our multidisciplinary team and make a positive impact in the lives of our patients.
Position Summary
The Licensed Mental Health Therapist will provide counseling and behavioral health services to individuals, families, and groups in an outpatient setting. The ideal candidate is compassionate, clinically skilled, and committed to delivering high-quality care while collaborating with medical and behavioral health professionals.
This position offers the opportunity to work within an integrated healthcare model where mental health providers play a vital role in supporting whole-person wellness.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments and evaluations
- Develop individualized treatment plans based on client needs and goals
- Provide individual, family, and group therapy services
- Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation
- Collaborate with physicians, nurse practitioners, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care
- Participate in case consultations, staff meetings, and supervision as required
- Educate patients and families regarding mental health treatment and wellness strategies
- Uphold ethical standards, confidentiality, and all applicable licensing regulations
Qualifications
- Required
- Active license in Mississippi
- Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field
- Strong clinical assessment and therapeutic skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- Ability to work effectively within a team-based healthcare environment
- Preferred
- Experience providing outpatient mental health services
- Experience using electronic health record (EHR) systems
- Telehealth experience is a plus
- Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply
What We Offer
- Supportive and collaborative work environment
- Clinical supervision opportunities (for applicable licensure tracks)
- Competitive compensation
- Administrative and operational support
- Meaningful work that positively impacts patients and families
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 68% are remote, 30% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Louisiana is 88.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$68k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $77k in an average-cost state. 60.8% of Louisiana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $62k–$73k | Mental Health Therapy median $68k (middle half $57k–$86k)252 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$77k in purchasing power | Louisiana index 88.2 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Mental Health Therapy listings in Louisiana | 46 active | 7,975 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 68% remote · 30% no call · 70% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Louisiana Counselor listings: 4% state a sign-on bonus · 5% offer loan repayment105 active listings, Oct 2026 |
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