Children's MAP Team Liaison

About the Role

Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources is seeking an energetic and motivated Children's MAP Team Specialist to coordinate MAP teams across 18 counties. This position plays a vital role in the daily operations of the team, focusing on children and youth (birth up to 21 years) with serious emotional/behavioral disorders, intellectual disabilities, or co-occurring substance use disorders who require services from multiple agencies. The role involves diverting inappropriate institutional placements and ensuring successful service coordination.

Responsibilities

• Manages MAP teams across 18 counties in the Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources service area.
• Tracks outcomes for Children's Services and completes reports.
• Co-leads all MAP team meetings.
• Coordinates with Department of Mental Health (DMH) representatives.
• Attends community meetings to build relationships and teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in behavioral healthcare (required).
• Mental health experience (preferred).
• Community behavioral healthcare experience (required).
• Valid Mississippi driver's license with a satisfactory driving record.
• Reliable transportation to provide services in the community.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats.
• Ability to think independently, determine workflow direction, and multitask while managing multiple projects.

Location: Hattiesburg, MS. This is a regular full-time position.