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7.2/10 work-life score · Top 25% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 7,538 active roles in this specialty
THERAPIST (LICENSED)
About the Role
$10K sign-on bonus. Full benefits. 401k match. Tuition reimbursement. Make a difference in mental health.
Join UHS as a THERAPIST (LICENSED) in Meridian, Mississippi. Responsibilities The Licensed Therapist provides individual, family, and group therapy to meet caseload requirements for patients. Responsible for developing and writing admission assessments, treatment plans, and discharge summaries within established time frames and formats.
Key Responsibilities
- BENEFIT HIGHLIGHTS.
- Challenging & Rewarding Work Environment.
- Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off.
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plans.
Requirements
- Responsible for developing and writing admission assessments, treatment plans, and discharge summaries within established time frames and formats.
- Is a liaison with families, outside agencies, and referral sources.
- Responsible for assessment, design, structure, and implementation of therapy services to best meet the needs of patients and families, under the supervision of the Clinical Services Director.
- We are offering a sign-on bonus of $10,000 for full-time positions.
Benefits & Compensation
- Signing bonus: $10,000.
- Student loan repayment assistance.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with UHS in Meridian, Mississippi.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates THERAPIST (LICENSED) at UHS a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 7,538 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc.
Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.
Mental Health Therapy — Counselor Career Context
In Mississippi, Mental Health Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$113k across 40 listings, vs ~$77k nationally (8,020 listings).
Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 7.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Mississippi's cost-of-living index is 85.0 (US average = 100) — Mississippi ranks #8 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 61.9% of Mississippi clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 7.2/10 on work-life balance for Counselor roles.
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