Lead Therapist - HopePath for Families (in-CIRCLE) - Gulfport, MS

Canopy Children's Solutions • Gulfport, MS

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The HopePath Lead Therapist is responsible for delivering essential mental health services to individuals within the in-Circle program and overseeing HopePath staff. This role involves completing all required clinical assessments, providing clinical oversight and interventions for the Preliminary Action Plan (PAP), Crisis Management Plan (CMP), and Case Service Plan in collaboration with the HopePath Program team and CPS caseworker. The Lead Therapist will provide targeted clinical interventions based on identified family needs, complete required case documentation within program timelines, and offer clinical support for therapeutic and case management services. This position ensures the program adheres to all state and regulatory guidelines and maintains up-to-date, daily updated state-required documentation in Smart Sheet.

Requirements

• Master's degree in a behavioral mental health field.
• A minimum of two years' experience working with emotional disturbances and families with complex needs in a similar or more restrictive placement environment.
• Must be at least 21 years of age, have a valid Mississippi driver license, a good driving record, proof of legally appropriate auto liability insurance, and must be willing to use personal vehicle for organizational business.

Nice To Haves

• Professional license is preferred (LPC, LCSW, LMSW, LMFT, LMFTA) but a Mental health certification (CMHT) is acceptable.
• Previous supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Works in collaboration with CPS, the HopePath Program team, and family to address mental health service needs.
• Works with HopePath supervisor to ensure all programmatic requirements are met.
• Collaborates with the case manager in the development of the Crisis Management Plan within 24 hours of admission to HopePath Program.
• Participates in the review of the Crisis Management Plan (CMP) with each family at each Family Team Meeting, case plan review, and/or following any crisis intervention.
• Completes programmatic assessments within designated timeframes and use feedback from the assessments to plan for clinical interventions with the family.
• Completes initial clinical goals, objectives and interventions for the case plan in coordination with the HopePath Program team, CPS, and family.
• Facilitates the initial Family Team Meeting with the CPS caseworker as outlined and determined by the ISP thereafter.
• Completes weekly case plan reviews, monitors and documents progress toward service goals.
• Completes all required assessments including NCFAS and Suicide Risk Assessments.
• Implements clinical treatment interventions based on the case plan and individualized needs of the family.
• Provides and coordinates clinical services that are strength based and family centered.
• The HopePath Program team works with the family members, CPS, community agencies, and stakeholders.
• Carries out quality assurance activities as assigned.
• Prepares and completes program reports as required.
• Attends weekly staff meetings.
• Is familiar with all emergency procedures.
• Is responsible for sensitivity and responsiveness to cultural differences in the organization/program service population.
• Promotes Canopy Children’s Solutions programs and services to the public.
• Assists in the development and coordination of a discharge/aftercare plan with the family and CPS beginning at admission and through discharge.
• Available to the family and provide 24/7 crisis intervention as needed.
• Provides transportation when necessary.
• Appropriately utilizes and accepts clinical supervision to provide quality mental health services.
• Conducts supervision with HopePath therapist. case managers and Peer Support Specialist.
• Available for case consultation as needed for the clinical staff.
• Approves time-sheets for in-circle staff.
• Works in conjunction with the in-Circle Supervisor to ensure proper staffing and that all staff adhere to organizational values and policy.
• Updates all CPS required documents daily.
• Assigns new cases to in-Circle teams and manages case loads.
• Attend bi-weekly supervisory sessions with the HopePath Supervisor.
• Maintain annual training requirements.
• Present proof of licensure renewal as appropriate.
• Participate in staff training and educational programs to maintain annual minimum requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level