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

Canopy Children's Solutions•Hattiesburg, MS

About The Position

The HopePath (in-Circle) Program Therapist delivers needed mental health services and completes required clinical assessments. The therapist provides clinical oversight and interventions related to the Preliminary Action Plan (PAP), Crisis Management Plan (CMP), and Case Service Plan in coordination with the in-Circle Program team and CPS case worker. The therapist delivers targeted clinical interventions based on family needs identified through assessments and plans, and completes required case documentation within program requirements. The therapist works collaboratively with CPS, families, the HopePath team, and community partners to coordinate strength-based, family-centered services. The role includes crisis planning and intervention, family team meetings, case plan reviews, treatment, discharge and aftercare planning, reporting, and quality assurance activities. The therapist must be available to families for crisis intervention 24/7 as needed and provide transportation when necessary.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Collaborate with CPS, the HopePath (in-Circle Program) team, and families to address mental health service needs.
Collaborate with the case manager to develop a Crisis Management Plan within 24 hours of admission.
Review the Crisis Management Plan with each family at Family Team Meetings, case plan reviews, and following crisis interventions.
Complete programmatic assessments within designated timeframes and use assessment feedback to plan clinical interventions.
Develop initial clinical goals, objectives, and interventions for case plans in coordination with the in-Circle Program team, CPS, and families.
Facilitate the initial Family Team Meeting with the CPS caseworker and subsequent meetings as outlined and determined by the ISP.
Complete weekly case plan reviews and monitor and document progress toward service goals.
Implement clinical treatment interventions based on the case plan and each family’s individualized needs.
Provide and coordinate strength-based, family-centered clinical services.
Work with family members, CPS, community agencies, and other stakeholders.
Carry out assigned quality assurance activities and complete required program reports.
Attend weekly staff meetings and remain familiar with emergency procedures.
Respond sensitively to cultural differences in the organization and program service population.
Promote Canopy Children’s Solutions programs and services to the public.
Assist with developing and coordinating a discharge and aftercare plan with the family and CPS from admission through discharge.
Be available to families and provide 24/7 crisis intervention as needed.
Provide transportation when necessary.
Use and accept clinical supervision appropriately to provide quality mental health services.
Perform other related duties as assigned.