Behavioral Health Licensed Therapist/Counselor
Listed compensation
$25-$28/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
High pay for high performers!
Freedom Behavioral of Monroe/West Monroe is seeking a therapist to work in our Inpatient and Outpatient Therapy Programs. The Licensed Therapist works as an integral part of our social services program which is necessary to meet the legal, organizational, medical staff and regulatory agency guidelines.
The Licensed Therapist works with our therapy services, case management, education and discharge planning team for the patient's well-being. All duties are to be done in accordance with Joint Commission, Federal and State regulations, Allegiance and Freedom policies and procedures and Performance Improvement Standards.
Essential Functions: Provides clinical supervision of individual, group and family session for patients as indicated in the supervisor notes. Participates as a member of the multi-disciplinary team and participates in chart reviews for quality assurance.
Work with the clinical department including the following functions: discharge and after care planning, completion of discharge summaries, completion of clinical documentation and providing guidance to the clinical staff.
Review psycho-social documentation, completion of outcome studies assessments and development clinical notes, Provides clinical counseling services; including group, individual and family services including communication in an age/disability/cultural sensitive milieu. Performs other duties and projects as assigned.
Educational/Experience Requirements/Qualifications/Skills
- Must possess an LPC, LCSW or LMSW, PLPC license in good standing with the State of Louisiana.
- Must be a (1) LPC in the State of Louisiana OR (2) must possess the following: LMSW.
- Preferred: Three (3) years of full-time experience in psych.
Excellent assertive communication skills, good writing and composition skills and able to organize and prioritize high volume workload. Must be able to work under close supervision.
- Therapeutic Intervention/De-escalation education.
- Must successfully complete CPR certification.
Excellent Benefit Package Offered for Full-Time Employees
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- 401k
Life and Disability
Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Monroe provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Key Responsibilities
The therapist provides clinical counseling services including individual, group, and family sessions while participating in a multi-disciplinary team for patient care. They are responsible for clinical documentation, discharge planning, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and quality assurance standards.
Requirements
Candidates must possess a valid LPC, LCSW, LMSW, or PLPC license in the State of Louisiana. Preferred qualifications include three years of full-time psychiatric experience and proficiency in therapeutic intervention and de-escalation techniques.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 60% are remote, 22% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Louisiana is 88.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$55k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $62k in an average-cost state. 60.8% of Louisiana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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