MYPAC Therapist - Tupelo, MS

Canopy Children's Solutions•Tupelo, MS

About The Position

The MYPAC Therapist delivers mental health services, including individual, family, and group therapy and substance abuse treatment, and completes required clinical assessments. The therapist provides clinical oversight and interventions related to crisis management plans, individualized service plans, and Wrap-Around Meetings in coordination with the Primary Service Coordinator. Services are tailored to youth needs identified through assessments and plans, and required assessments and case documentation must be completed promptly and within program requirements. The role involves coordinating with youth, families, the Wraparound Facilitator, clinical providers, community agencies, and other stakeholders. The therapist conducts therapy and medication-monitoring activities, participates in evaluations and clinical reviews, contributes to treatment planning and discharge planning, and provides on-call support. The position also includes transportation when necessary and physical assistance with youth when required under approved safety protocols.

Requirements

Master’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or a related behavioral health field.
At least two years of clinical experience working with children and youth with serious emotional disturbances and families with complex needs in a similar or more restrictive placement environment.
Current mental health certification (PCMHT or CMHT) and/or license (LPC, LCSW, LMSW, LMFT, or LMFTA) within 30 days of employment.
At least 21 years of age.
Valid Mississippi driver’s license and a good driving record.
Proof of legally appropriate auto liability insurance and willingness to use a personal vehicle for organization business.
Ability to perform the listed physical activities, including frequent standing and walking; occasional sitting, lifting, and carrying objects up to 50 pounds; responding quickly to emergencies; and physically assisting or supporting youth and/or staff.
Ability to assist with a physical or therapeutic hold of youth when required, following organization-approved safety protocols.
Required vision capabilities include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the MYPAC Wraparound Facilitator to address clients’ mental health service needs.
Conduct admission evaluations and develop the Preliminary Action Plan within 24 hours of admission.
Complete assigned programmatic assessments within designated timeframes and use their findings to plan clinical interventions.
Develop initial clinical goals, objectives, and interventions for the Individual Service Plan within 14 days of admission, in coordination with the youth, family, and Wraparound Facilitator.
Co-facilitate the initial Child and Family Team meeting within 14 days of admission and participate in ongoing monthly meetings or additional meetings as needed.
Complete monthly Individual Service Plan reviews, monitor and document progress toward treatment goals, and implement clinical interventions based on the plan and the child and family’s needs.
Conduct individual therapy at least weekly, family therapy at least twice monthly, and medication monitoring at least twice monthly in the home, more frequently as assessed needs require; document sessions in Evolv.
Attend scheduled psychological evaluations, psychiatric reviews, and medication-management telemedicine appointments with the youth, family, and staff psychiatrist or nurse practitioner.
Collaborate with the youth, family, and staff psychiatrist to adjust clinical interventions, treatment goals and objectives, medications, and other services in response to severe behavioral regression or adverse medication side effects.
Attend clinical staffing with the staff psychiatrist or nurse practitioner at least monthly or as needed.
Provide and coordinate youth-focused clinical services that build on family and community strengths.
Work as part of a team with the Wraparound Facilitator, family members, community agencies, and stakeholders across family-serving systems.
Carry out assigned quality-assurance activities, such as auditing case files.
Prepare and complete program reports required for compliance.
Attend weekly staff meetings and/or supervision, facilitate monthly case staffings with the psychiatrist, and use and accept clinical supervision.
Know and follow emergency procedures.
Demonstrate sensitivity and responsiveness to cultural differences in the organization’s and program’s service population.
Work with the youth, family, and Wraparound Facilitator on discharge and aftercare planning beginning at admission and at least 10 days before discharge.
Provide around-the-clock support to the child and family through on-call services.
Provide transportation when necessary.
Perform other related duties as assigned.