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Licensed Therapist

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Job Description

Licensed Therapist

Job Description

PATH Behavioral Healthcare

TITLE: Provisionally/Fully Licensed Staff

RESPONSIBLE TO: Clinical Supervisor

WORK AREA: Slidell, Lafayette, LA.  In office/community

SUMMARY: Path Behavioral Healthcare is dedicated to redefining the mental health care experience by offering clients a fully integrated system of care, built on a foundation of zero barrier access.

We are driven by the belief that everyone deserves compassionate, high-quality mental health care, especially those who have been historically underserved.

We're seeking a dedicated Behavioral Health Therapist who shares our passion for breaking down barriers and will be a driving force in making mental health care accessible and transformative for all.

You'll be an essential part of our unique, collaborative care team, working alongside licensed, provisionally licensed and unlicensed staff as well as nurse practitioners.

This integrated approach ensures that our clients receive well-rounded, seamless care, eliminating the obstacles that often stand in the way of mental health treatment. Your expertise, empathy, and innovation will enable you to make a profound impact on the lives of our clients and their families.

By joining Path Behavioral Healthcare, you'll contribute to creating a more inclusive and equitable mental health care system, where no one is left behind.

Key Responsibilities

1. Provide evidence-based CPST and PSR services where assigned.

2. Collaborate closely with our multidisciplinary care team to develop customized treatment plans and ensure holistic care for clients.

3. Engage in ongoing professional development to stay at the forefront of best practices and emerging trends in mental health care.

4. Champion mental health awareness and equitable access to care within the community.

Education: Candidate must have a Master’s Degree in Counseling (MC), Social Work (MSW), Clinical Psychology (MCP), Family Therapy (MFT), Health Counselor (MHC), or Science/Psych (MSPSY) by an accredited university.

Licensure: Candidates must possess one of the following licenses: PLPC/LPC/LPCS, PLMFT/LMFT/LMFTS, CSW/LMSW/LCSW

Preferred Experience/Skills: 1 year of clinical experience, preferably in an outpatient setting.

Communication Skills:  Candidates must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills in order to communicate professionally via telephone and in writing. Strong grammar and writing skills are crucial for clear and concise communication with clients, colleagues, and other healthcare professionals.

Essential Technical/Motor Skills: Candidates must achieve competency in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) program, telemedicine services, and any additional software programs utilized by the company, ensuring efficient access and updating of client information. The role requires fine dexterity, adept handling, and proficient gripping abilities to perform various tasks.

Background: The candidate must pass all federal and state background checks, and their educational and work history will be confirmed in compliance with company policies.

Benefits

·        Medical

·        Dental

·        Vision

·        Telehealth

·        Employer paid Life insurance of $10,000

·        Voluntary Life insurance

·        Short Term and Long-Term Disability

·        EAP (Employer Assistance Program

·        Paid Time Off (PTO)

Requirements

Must hold a Master's degree in a relevant counseling or psychology field and possess a valid professional license (LPC, LMFT, or LCSW). Preferred candidates have one year of clinical experience, particularly in an outpatient setting.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Evidence-Based PracticeCPST ServicesTreatment PlanningClinical CommunicationElectronic Health RecordsCase ManagementMultidisciplinary Collaboration

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Therapist at Phoenix Group Home 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 7,853 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 52% are remote, 24% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Louisiana is 88.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.8% of Louisiana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks32 jobs

401k / retirement match
88%
CME allowance
59%
Sign-on bonus
31%
Loan repayment
22%
PSLF eligible
6%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.3this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 7,853 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Slidell

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$204k
Typical market rent
$1,465/mo
Residents’ average commute
29 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.6
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Phoenix Group Home

Hospitals and Health Care
Cincinnati, Ohio
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical
Dental
Vision
Telehealth
Employer paid Life insurance ($10,000)
Voluntary Life insurance
Short Term and Long-Term Disability
EAP