Adolescent Therapist Outpatient & Inpatient Services Lafayette, LA
LPC or LCSWJoin a leading facility in Lafayette, Louisiana, offering a rewarding opportunity to make a difference in patients' lives. Enjoy a flexible schedule with weekday daytime shifts, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits. Start date is October 19, 2026, with immediate onboarding.
Quick Facts
- Location: Lafayette, LA
- Start Date: 10/19/2026
- End Date/Duration: Ongoing
- Shift: Days, 5 days/week
- Hours/Week: 40
- Employment Type: Full-time, W-2
- Licenses/Certifications: State or national licensure as a therapy provider; CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification
- Experience: Minimum 1 year working with similar patient populations
Pay & Benefits
- Pay Rate: $45/hour
- Benefits:
- Competitive pay packages
- Weekly pay schedule via direct deposit
- Comprehensive medical benefits
- Robust referral bonus program
- Paid sick time in accordance with applicable laws
- Licensure, certification, travel, and other reimbursements when applicable
Pay package discussed upon application.
What Youll Do
- Deliver psychotherapeutic interventions to individuals and families with emotional and behavioral disorders
- Conduct psychosocial assessments and develop discharge plans
- Lead individual, group, or family therapy sessions aligned with treatment plans
- Develop initial treatment plans based on assessments and coordinate additional services as needed
- Document therapy services accurately and maintain comprehensive patient records
- Manage a caseload and participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings
- Provide services in inpatient or outpatient settings, as appropriate
- Assist with case management, discharge, and aftercare planning
- Maintain a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude toward patients and colleagues
What You Need
Required:- Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or Human Services
- State or national licensure as a professional therapy provider or eligibility for licensure
- CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification
Preferred:- Over 1 year of relevant experience working with similar patient populations
About the Assignment
This position involves providing mental health therapy in both inpatient and outpatient settings at a leading facility in Lafayette, Louisiana. The role emphasizes compassionate patient care, collaborative treatment planning, and documentation compliance to support recovery and well-being.
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