Therapist

CounselorFull-Time

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Job Description

About Company

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We’re officially a Great Place To Work®! We’ve always believed that supporting our team is just as important as supporting our patients. Now, we’re proud to share that we’ve earned Great Place To Work® Certification - based entirely on feedback from our own employees.

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This certification reflects the culture we’ve worked hard to build - one rooted in trust, inclusion, and purpose-driven leadership.

At Bradford Health Services, we are committed to providing exceptional care to our patients while fostering a supportive and rewarding workplace for our employees. We believe that taking care of our team allows them to take better care of others, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support their well-being.

Our Benefits Include

  • Medical Coverage – Three new BCBSAL medical plans with better rates, improved co-pays, and enhanced prescription benefits.
  • Expanded Coverage – Options for domestic partners and a wider network of in-network providers.
  • Mental Health Support – Improved access to services and a new Employee Assistance Program (EAP) featuring digital wellness tools like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) modules and wellness coaching.
  • Voluntary Coverages – Pet insurance, home and auto insurance, family legal services, and more.
  • Student Loan Repayment – Available for nurses and therapists.
  • Retirement Benefits – 401(k) plan through Voya to help employees plan for the future.
  • Generous PTO – A robust paid time off policy to support work-life balance.
  • Voluntary Benefits for Part-Time Employees – Dental, vision, life, accident insurance, and telehealth options for those working 20 hours or more per week.

At Bradford Health Services, we don’t just invest in our patients—we invest in our people.

About the Role

As a Therapist, you will play a critical role in supporting individuals, families, and groups to improve their mental health and overall well-being.

You will provide evidence-based therapeutic interventions tailored to the unique needs of each client, helping them navigate life transitions, manage emotional challenges, and develop coping strategies.

Your work will involve assessing clients' mental health status, creating treatment plans, and facilitating individual or group therapy sessions. You will also collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care and support for clients facing crisis situations or behavioral health issues.

Ultimately, your efforts will contribute to enhancing clients' quality of life and fostering resilience in the face of psychological difficulties.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Master’s or Doctoral degree in Counseling Psychology, Social Work, or a related mental health field.
  • Valid state licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or equivalent.
  • Demonstrated experience in providing psychotherapy and mental health counseling.
  • Strong knowledge of crisis intervention techniques and behavioral health principles.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical guidelines in clinical practice.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience working with diverse populations across different age groups and cultural backgrounds.
  • Training or certification in specialized therapeutic modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), or trauma-informed care.
  • Experience facilitating group therapy sessions and family therapy.
  • Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems and teletherapy platforms.
  • Additional certifications in anger management or life transitions counseling.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct thorough assessments to understand clients' psychological, emotional, and behavioral needs.
  • Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on clinical best practices and client goals.
  • Facilitate individual, family, and group therapy sessions to address a range of mental health concerns.
  • Provide crisis intervention and support clients through acute emotional or behavioral episodes.
  • Maintain accurate and confidential client records in compliance with legal and ethical standards.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including psychiatrists, social workers, and medical professionals to coordinate care.
  • Stay current with developments in counseling psychology and mental health treatment methodologies.

Skills

The required skills such as Counseling Psychology, Group Therapy, and Mental Health Counseling are essential for conducting effective therapeutic sessions and developing treatment plans that address clients' specific needs.

Family Therapy and Psychotherapy skills enable the therapist to work with multiple client dynamics and foster healthier relationships. Crisis Intervention and Anger Management skills are critical for managing acute situations and helping clients develop emotional regulation strategies.

Life Transitions and Behavioral Health expertise allow the therapist to support clients through significant changes and behavioral challenges.

Preferred skills like specialized therapeutic modalities and experience with diverse populations enhance the therapist’s ability to provide culturally competent and evidence-based care, improving client outcomes.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master’s or Doctoral degree in a mental health field and possess a valid state licensure such as LPC, LCSW, or LMFT. Demonstrated experience in psychotherapy and knowledge of crisis intervention techniques are required.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Treatment PlanningClinical AssessmentElectronic Health Records

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 78% are remote, 36% have no call, 76% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Mississippi is 87.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.9% of Mississippi clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Counselor Jobs

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Salary Distribution33 jobs · 15 employers

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<$90k
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$90k-105k
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$105k-120k
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$120k-135k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks34 jobs · 15 employers

401k / retirement match
100% this job
Sign-on bonus
41%
CME allowance
15%
Loan repayment
6% this job
PSLF eligible
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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LifeStance Health · Saint Louis Park, Minnesota

$74k-$126k
#2

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT, LPC, LCSW)

LifeStance Health · Milwaukee, Wisconsin

$92k-$125k
#3

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)

$115k-$120k
#4

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

$115k-$120k
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 8,035 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Gautier

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$199k
Typical market rent
$1,441/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
90.0
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Gulfport-Biloxi, MS metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

Medical Coverage
Mental Health Support
Student Loan Repayment
Retirement Benefits (401k)
Generous PTO
Voluntary Benefits
Great Place to Work Certified