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Health Connect America
Moss Point, Mississippi

Mental Health Therapist (Licensed) - LPC, LMFT, LCSW

Social WorkerFull-Time

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Job Description

Join Our Impactful Team at Health Connect America!

Before you get started on your journey with Health Connect America, take some time to learn more about us. At Health Connect America, all services are guided by a unified, trauma-informed approach. Across every program, we are committed to providing compassionate, client-centered care that fosters healing and growth.

Our services are delivered by clinically trained staff, grounded in a therapeutic mindset and informed by research and evidence-based practices at every level of care.

Health Connect America and its affiliate brands are leaders in providing mental and behavioral health services to children, families, and adults across the nation. We provide our services directly to those in need whether that be within a person's home, their community, or in one of our office settings.

Health Connect America is honored to be a part of the communities we serve and the clients we walk alongside as they embark on a journey to self-improvement and more fulfilling lives.

At Health Connect America, we are dedicated to making meaningful connections every day through creating quality, affordable opportunities for individuals and families to achieve their greatest potential in a safe, positive living environment.

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Responsibilities

The purpose of the Licensed Therapist is to provide high-quality, therapeutic services to clients, ensuring their mental health and well-being.

The Therapist- Licensed is responsible for conducting assessments, developing and implementing individualized treatment plans, maintaining accurate documentation, and collaborating with other internal and external professionals.

This role also involves participating in outreach and marketing efforts to promote services and attract new referrals, contributing to the overall mission of delivering comprehensive mental health care.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments to determine individuals’ needs and appropriate interventions.

  • Utilize standardized assessment tools and techniques to gather relevant information.
  • Create individualized treatment plans in collaboration with individuals, families, and the treatment team.
  • Set measurable goals and objectives tailored to individuals’ needs.
  • Deliver therapeutic interventions in individual, group, and family therapy sessions.
  • Implement therapeutic techniques to address various mental health issues, such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and behavioral disorders.
  • Provide consistent and comprehensive services to all assigned individuals on your caseload.

Ensure regular contact and follow-up with individuals to monitor progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary.

Accurately document all client interactions, treatment plans, progress notes, and other required documentation within established timeframes per company policy.

  • Ensure compliance with all regulatory and organizational standards.
  • Work closely with other professionals as a multidisciplinary treatment team, to provide holistic care.
  • Participate in regular treatment team meetings to discuss progress and treatment strategies of individuals served.
  • Provide immediate support and intervention during crisis situations.
  • Develop safety plans and coordinate with emergency services when necessary.
  • Engage in community outreach to promote mental health services and attract new clients.
  • Connect individuals and families with additional resources and support services as needed.
  • Stay current with best practices, new treatment modalities, and emerging trends in mental health therapy.
  • Participate in ongoing training, workshops, and professional development opportunities.

As a licensed clinician working for Health Connect America your NPI number will be used to bill for services performed by those being supervised by you.

As a licensed clinician you will be responsible for ensuring that your credentials remain current, you comply with all training requirements, and you are adequately supervising your staff.

Effectively communicate with clients, colleagues, and other stakeholders to address inquiries, disseminate information, and resolve complaints or concerns.

If providing services in NC, additional responsibilities include:

Actively engage with individuals through assessment, coordination, health promotion, and transitional care, documenting assessments and coordinating with the care team and treatment teams.

Provide comprehensive care management, coordination, health promotion, individual and family supports, and referrals to community services.

State-Specific Requirements

Alabama

Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related field is required.

Must hold one of the following current professional licenses in the state of Alabama: ALC, LPC, LMFT, or LCSW.

Florida

Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related field is required.

Must hold one of the following credentials in the state of Florida: Registered Intern (RMHCI), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).

Minimum of one year experience working with children and/or families, which may include internships and volunteer work.

Mississippi

Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related field is required.

Must hold one of the following current professional licenses in the state of Mississippi: LPC, LMFT, or LCSW.

North Carolina

Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related field is required.

Must hold one of the following current professional licenses in the state of North Carolina: LCMHC, LPC, LMFT, or LCSW.

South Carolina

Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related field is required.

Must hold one of the following current professional licenses in the state of South Carolina: LPC, LMFT, LCSW, LISW-CP, or LMFT-S.

Tennessee

Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related field is required.

Must hold one of the following current professional licenses in the state of Tennessee: LPC, LMFT, or LCSW.

Virginia

Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related field is required.

Must hold one of the following credentials in the state of Virginia: Licensed professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).

Be Well With HCA

We recognize the importance of self-care and work/life balance.

We offer flexibility in scheduling and provide all employees access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), which includes 8 mental health counseling sessions annually.

Full-time HCA employees enjoy paid time off, paid holidays, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and other voluntary insurance products.

Additional Benefits Include

  • Access to a Health Navigator
  • Health Savings Account with company contribution
  • Dependent Daycare Flexible Spending Account
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Benefits Hub

Tickets at Work

Join a team where your contributions truly make a difference in the lives of others. Apply now to be part of our dynamic and supportive community at Health Connect America!

Employment at Health Connect America and it's companies is contingent upon meeting the requirements of a comprehensive background investigation prior to joining our team.

Health Connect America and its companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other basis forbidden under federal, state, or local law. For more information on Equal Opportunity, please click here Equal Employment Opportunity Posters

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Treatment planningIndividual therapyGroup therapyCrisis interventionSafety planningClinical documentationCase managementTrauma-informed careMultidisciplinary collaborationSupervision

Social Worker Career Context

Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 42% are remote, 34% have no call, 76% require no weekends.

Social Work pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Social Work by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedSocial Work median $84k (middle half $73k–$102k)13 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingMississippi index 87.0US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Social Work listings in Mississippi30 active6,474 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 42% remote · 34% no call · 76% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS Social Worker listings: 7% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 5% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Oct 2026
Social Work pay trend+1.9% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
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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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

30 jobs · 22 employers
401k / retirement match
93% this job
CME allowance
30%
Sign-on bonus
27%
Loan repayment
3%
PSLF eligible
3%

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 2.8
Better work-life than 20% of Social Work listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,386 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Health Connect America

Mental Health Care
Franklin, Tennessee
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible scheduling
Employee Assistance Program (8 counseling sessions annually)
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Health insurance
Dental
Vision
Voluntary insurance products

Living in Moss Point

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$164k
Median resident rent
$1,075/mo
Residents’ average commute
18 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
90.0
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 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.