Licensed Telehealth Therapist; Outpatient Program - Lafayette, LA

Overview

Licensed Telehealth Therapist (Outpatient Program) – #106357

Location:

Lafayette, Louisiana, United States

Position Type:
Full-Time

Shift: 1st Shift - no weekends

Work Schedule:

This is a full-time (40 hours/week) teletherapy role with flexibility to schedule sessions around client availability.

• Master's degree in human services/related field
• Licensed as an LPC, LCSW, or LMFT
• 1 year clinical experience working with adults with severe mental illness preferred
• Knowledge and understanding of recovery principles and recovery driven service system
• Valid LA Driver's License and appropriate state and federal clearances

Merakey is seeking a Licensed Therapist - Telehealth to provide person-centered, recovery-focused outpatient mental health services. This is a full-time (40 hours/week) position that is primarily telehealth-based, with limited in-person responsibilities as needed to support client care and team collaboration.

This role is ideal for a clinician who loves doing therapy, works well independently, and values being part of a supportive local outpatient team rather than an isolated, platform-based telehealth model.

At Merakey, you ll find more than just a telehealth role, you ll find a team. We offer the flexibility clinicians want, paired with the structure, support, benefits, and mission of a locally rooted organization committed to improving lives.

• Provide individual and group therapy using evidence-based, person-centered approaches, primarily through telehealth.
• Independently manage a clinical caseload, including assessment, treatment planning, and ongoing clinical intervention.
• Collaborate with the outpatient treatment team and lead mini treatment teams to ensure coordinated, high-quality care.
• Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation in accordance with organizational, regulatory, and payer requirements.
• Participate in crisis intervention and on-call rotation as required.

Starting rate of $33.66 hour

Location: 106 Heymann Blvd Lafayette, LA 70503

Merakey offers generous benefits that promote well-being, financial security, and work-life balance, including:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support.
• Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
• Daily Pay -- access your pay when you need it!
• On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
• Access  for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.
• Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.
• Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
• Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.

Learn more about our full benefits package - https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./benefits

Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year. Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse. Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status.

We are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!