We are seeking compassionate and dedicated Mental Health Therapists to join our dynamic team. You will work in a supportive environment that values professional growth, innovation, and client-centered approaches.

In these vital roles, you will provide comprehensive mental health services to diverse populations, including children, adolescents and adults in Jackson County.

Openings and Responsibilities

*Please see the Jackson County / South Mississippi Mental Health website for additional information on each of these openings with South Mississippi Mental Health Center - Jobs • South Mississippi Mental Health Center

Adult Therapist:

Provides assessments, individual, group, and family therapy in compliance with DMH standards.

Children’s Therapist:

Provides assessments, individual, group, and family therapy in compliance with DMH standards. Provides clinical supervision for day treatment programs when assigned. 

ICORT Therapist:

Provides services to persons with severe and persistent mental illness who qualify for services under the Intensive Community Outreach and Recovery Team (I-CORT) program and serves as a member of the I-CORT multidisciplinary team.  

M-CeRT Therapist:

Triage crisis calls from family members, individuals in crisis, community members, and others to assess the need for mobile crisis response or de-escalation and follow-up referral via phone. Provides face-to-face assessment within 2 hours of initial contact when deemed appropriate.

EAP Therapist – requires valid MS clinical licensure (LPC or LCSW) 

The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Therapist serves as the primary clinician for the Center's Employee Assistance Program, delivering solution-focused, short-term assessment and counseling services to employees and their eligible household members referred through contracted employer partner organizations. In addition to EAP responsibilities, this position provides ongoing outpatient therapy services to assigned or scheduled traditional clients in accordance with DMH standards and agency caseload needs.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling or related field from an accredited institution
• Professional behavior health license or DMH certification in the field serviced
• Satisfactory completion of CPR prior to reporting to the work site
• Satisfactory completion of Mandt/CPI within 30 days of employment
• Valid driver’s license and current auto liability insurance - if driving is required for the position
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build rapport quickly and work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience as a therapist in a mental health setting strongly preferred
• Strong skills in crisis management, crisis intervention and emergency response protocols
• Previous experience with EPIC EHR software 

About South Mississippi Mental Health Center

About Us Serving Jackson County, Region XIV Organization Overview South Mississippi Mental Health Center (SMMHC) is a newly established Community Mental Health Center that began operations on July 1, 2025, serving Jackson County in Region XIV. As a comprehensive behavioral health provider, SMMHC is dedicated to delivering recovery-oriented care to individuals with mental health conditions, substance use disorders, and other behavioral health needs who lack financial resources to access private services. Our Mission SMMHC maintains the highest standards of care while promoting community inclusion, recovery, and self-empowerment for the individuals and families we serve. Our organization is committed to providing accessible, comprehensive mental health services that address the full spectrum of behavioral health needs in our community. Who We Serve Primary Population - Adults and children facing mental health challenges Individuals with serious mental illness People with substance use disorders Those with intellectual and developmental disabilities Priority Focus Uninsured and underinsured populations Individuals with no ability to pay for services Community members lacking access to private mental health care

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