Therapist

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Job Description

This is a PRN Position

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 through various mental health challenges and life transitions. Your primary objective will be to provide compassionate, evidence-based therapeutic interventions that promote emotional well-being and behavioral health.

You will assess clients’ psychological needs, develop personalized treatment plans, and facilitate therapy sessions that address issues such as crisis intervention, anger management, and family dynamics.

Collaborating with other healthcare professionals, you will ensure a holistic approach to client care while maintaining strict confidentiality and ethical standards. Ultimately, your work will empower clients to achieve improved mental health outcomes and enhanced quality of life.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Master’s or Doctoral degree in Counseling, Social Work, or related field that is eligible for licensure.
  • Valid state licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or equivalent; or eligibility for licensure with the ability to obtain full licensure within an established timeframe upon hire.
  • Demonstrated experience in mental health counseling, including individual and group therapy.
  • Strong knowledge of crisis intervention techniques and behavioral health principles.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a commitment to client-centered care.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Specialized training or certification in family therapy, anger management, or trauma-informed care.
  • Experience working with diverse populations across different age groups and cultural backgrounds.
  • Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems and teletherapy platforms.
  • Additional credentials such as Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) or equivalent.
  • Experience in program development or community outreach related to mental health services.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct individual, group, and family therapy sessions tailored to client needs.
  • Perform comprehensive psychological assessments and develop treatment plans.
  • Provide crisis intervention and support clients through acute mental health episodes.
  • Facilitate skill-building in areas such as anger management and coping with life transitions.
  • Maintain detailed and confidential client records in compliance with legal and ethical guidelines.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care and referrals.
  • Stay current with best practices and emerging research in counseling psychology and behavioral health.

Skills

The required skills such as counseling psychology and psychotherapy are essential for conducting effective therapy sessions and developing treatment plans that address clients’ unique mental health needs.

Group therapy and family therapy skills enable you to facilitate dynamic sessions that promote healing within interpersonal relationships. Crisis intervention and anger management expertise are critical for managing acute situations and helping clients develop healthier coping mechanisms.

Life transitions and behavioral health knowledge allow you to support clients through significant changes and challenges in their lives. Preferred skills like trauma-informed care and familiarity with teletherapy enhance your ability to provide comprehensive, accessible, and culturally sensitive mental health services.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master’s or Doctoral degree in Counseling, Social Work, or a related field and possess or be eligible for state licensure as an LPC, LCSW, or LMFT. Strong knowledge of crisis intervention and behavioral health principles is required, along with excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Treatment PlanningPsychological Assessment

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 52% are remote, 30% have no call, 66% 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).

Mental Health Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedMental Health Therapy median $91k (middle half $67k–$101k)14 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingMississippi index 87.0US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Mental Health Therapy listings in Mississippi58 active7,867 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 52% remote · 30% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Birmingham, AL
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical Coverage (BCBSAL)
Dental
Vision
Student Loan Repayment
401(k) with Voya
Generous PTO
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Pet Insurance

Living in Lucedale

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$222k
Median resident rent
$788/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
90.0
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (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.