Therapist - HopePath for Families (in-CIRCLE) - McComb, MS

Canopy Children's Solutions•McComb, MS

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Canopy Children's Solutions, founded in 1912, 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 designated a Great Place to Work® for the fifth consecutive year. Canopy’s employees are charged with building a healthy work culture within their teams, that focus on trust, and the collective goal of helping kids thrive and families to overcome extraordinary challenges. The in-Circle Program Therapist is charged with the delivery of needed mental health services. The therapist completes all required clinical assessments. The therapist is responsible for the clinical oversight and clinical interventions related to the Preliminary Action Plan (PAP), Crisis Management Plan (CMP) and the Case Service Plan in coordination with the in-Circle Program team and CPS case worker. The therapist is responsible for providing targeted clinical interventions based on the identified family needs through the various assessments and plans. The therapist completes required case documentation for each family within program requirements.

Requirements

Valid and current mental health Certification (PCMHT or CMHT) and/or license (LPC, LCSW, LMSW, LMFT, LMFTA) within 30 days of employment and a Master's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or related behavioral health field required.
Must have at least two (2) years clinical experience working with children and youth with serious emotional disturbances in a similar or more restrictive placement environment and families with complex needs.
Must be at least 21 years of age, have a valid driver license, a good driving record, proof of legally required auto liability insurance, and must be willing to use personal vehicle for organization business.

Responsibilities

Works in collaboration with CPS, the in-Circle Program team, and family to address mental health service needs.
Collaborates with the case manager in the development of the Crisis Management Plan within 24 hours of admission to in-Circle 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 in-Circle 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.
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 in-Circle 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.
Other related duties as assigned.