Lead Outpatient Therapist - PMHC Gulfport, MS

Canopy Children's Solutions•Biloxi, MS

11h•Onsite

About The Position

Founded in 1912 as an adoption agency, Canopy Children's Solutions is Mississippi’s most comprehensive nonprofit provider of children’s behavioral health, educational, and family support solutions. Canopy employs a diverse group of mission-driven individuals committed to honoring the voice of Mississippi children and families. Canopy has been recognized as a Great Place to Work® for the fifth consecutive year and is one of only nine companies in Mississippi to earn this certification for 2025–2026. At Canopy, employees are committed to fostering a healthy workplace culture built on trust and driven by a shared mission: helping children thrive and empowering families to overcome extraordinary challenges. The Outpatient Lead Therapist is responsible for providing clinical services to individuals enrolled in the Private Mental Health Center as well as supervising all clinical staff at the assigned PMHC site. He/she is responsible for providing the clinical support necessary for implementation of the therapeutic services through the establishment of a comprehensive therapeutic relationship with youth and families based on the provision of individual, family, and group therapy. The position assures that the program meets all state, federal and regulatory organization guidelines and regulations.

Requirements

Master’s degree in a behavioral health field.
Minimum of two years’ experience in outpatient or residential services preferred.
Minimum of two-years of the experience must be in working with families and youth.
Previous supervisory experience preferred.
Mississippi professional license in mental health field is required (LPC or LCSW).

Responsibilities

Conduct individual therapy as needed
Conduct family therapy as needed
Conduct group sessions as needed
Conduct tele-med assistance as an originating site as necessary.
Act as a liaison between the guardians and/or families of the PMHC.
Assist in the coordination of the aftercare plan with each youth.
Assist in maintaining a resource book.
Attend child and family team review sessions.
Completes the Initial Treatment Plan with each youth within 24 hours of admission.
Document the results of all therapeutic sessions using collaborative documentation within 24 hours.
Complete PWEBS search and track progress of youth via dashboards.
Complete an aftercare plan with each OP youth seven days before discharge.
Complete a Discharge Summary for each OP youth at discharge.
Assumes Clinical On-Call responsibilities as scheduled.- PMHC
Conduct Community outreach and at least 12 community events per year and ongoing as needed.
Complete all reports related to OP youth participation.
Complete all reports on statistical data for internal use and for external regulatory agencies.
Conducts bi-weekly supervision with outpatient therapists.
Available for case consultation as needed for the clinical staff.
Approves time-sheets for clinical therapists.
Works to ensure proper staffing and that all staff adhere to organization values and policy.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Perform monthly chart audits of peers as assigned.
Attend bi-weekly supervisory sessions with the Site Manager.
Maintain annual training requirements.
Present proof of licensure renewal as appropriate.
Participate in staff training and educational programs to maintain annual minimum requirements.