Mental Health Therapist
Mental Health Therapist – School-Based Services (Full-Time, Daytime Hours)
St. Francisville, LA | Full-Time, Monday – Friday
About the Opportunity
Join a leading community health organization in the scenic town of St. Francisville, Louisiana, as a dedicated Mental Health Therapist. This respected organization has been a cornerstone of healthcare in the region for nearly 50 years, recently enhancing its facilities to improve patient care. As part of their mission to expand mental health services, they offer school-based counseling to help children and adolescents thrive.
Position Overview
As a Mental Health Therapist, you will provide essential counseling services to students within the local school system. Working primarily onsite at schools, you may also offer services through a mobile bus or modular clinic. During school breaks, you'll continue providing care at the organization's Rural Health Clinic. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive mental health support to young patients aged 5 through 21.
Position Highlights
Compensation & Benefits
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is compassionate and adaptable, with a strong background in working with children and adolescents in behavioral health settings. A current Louisiana licensure as an LCSW or LPC is required, along with at least two years of experience in psychosocial assessments, psychotherapy, crisis intervention, and treatment planning. Experience in school-based counseling is strongly preferred.
Next Steps
Ready to make a difference in the lives of young people? Apply today to be considered for this rewarding opportunity. Our interview process is straightforward and designed to identify candidates who share our commitment to community-centered care.
Compensation context
- Posted range on this job
- $70k–$78k
- Median therapist midpoint, nationwide
- $74,000
- 20 openings with a range
Figures are posted ranges on current searches, recomputed hourly, not survey estimates.
Frequently asked questions
- Is this Mental Health Therapist position in St. Francisville, Louisiana still open?
- Yes. This page comes from a live search MedStaff Nationwide is running for a client, and it is taken down the day the position fills. The search was posted on September 29, 2026.
- What does this therapist job pay?
- The employer attached a range of $70k–$78k to this search. A posted range is the starting point, not the offer; sign-on, loan repayment, relocation, and CME are negotiated on top. For context, the median posted midpoint across 20 current therapist openings nationwide is $74,000.
- Is there a fee to apply through MedStaff Nationwide?
- No. The hiring organization pays our fee, never you. You work with one recruiter for the whole search, and nothing is sent to the employer without your permission.
- How long does it take to get licensed in Louisiana?
- Licensing requirements vary by state and profession. Your MedStaff recruiter walks you through exactly what Louisiana requires for your credential and handles the coordination with the hiring organization.
- What happens after I apply?
- The recruiter running this search calls you, usually within one business day, to confirm fit, answer the questions the posting leaves out, and set up the first interview if you want to move forward.
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Contact a RecruiterPosted 9/29/2026