Therapist - CARES - Jackson, MS

Therapy Overview

Provide the clinical support necessary for implementation of psychotherapeutic and educational service to ensure quality care through the establishment of a comprehensive therapeutic relationship with individuals served through the CARES Center and Day School Program.

Quality services and documentation will be facilitated through families/guardians and youth around the therapist’s provision of individual, family and group psychotherapy.

The therapist will ensure these services are of the highest quality by integrating evidence-based treatment planning, child and family teams, clinical assessment, and collaborative documentation.

Required Physical & Environmental Requirements

• Sitting, standing, walking, reaching, pushing, pulling, grasping, lifting, talking, seeing, hearing, kneeling, stooping, bending, reaching overhead, and climbing stairs as needed and repetitive motions.
• Must have the physical ability to assist in the physical or therapeutic hold of youth when required, following organization approved safety protocols.
• Characteristics of Work: frequent standing and walking, occasional sitting, lifting and carrying objects up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to respond quickly to emergencies and physically assist or support youth and/or staff.
• Vision Requirements: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Environmental Conditions: exposure to both inside and outside weather conditions; the typical noise level for the work environment is moderate to loud noise.

Job Responsibilities

Treatment Planning and Sessions

• Meet new admissions within 24 hours of admission.
• Ensure all intake screeners and assessments are completed.
• Conduct a minimum of one hour of individual therapy each week.
• Conduct a minimum of two, 60-minute family sessions per month.
• Conduct a minimum of three 60-minute group therapy sessions per week.
• Act as a liaison between Child Protection Services, the court system, families, and the treatment team.
• Ensure the establishment of an aftercare program with each individual served and family/guardian.
• Attend weekly clinical staffing regarding individuals served.
• Attend scheduled child and family team meetings for each individual served.
• Attend clinical meetings as directed by the Clinical Director and Program Director.

Administrative Support

• Complete required admission documentation within specified guidelines (see manual).
• Complete Individual Comprehensive Treatment Plan within fourteen days of admission.
• Complete Treatment Plan Reviews monthly.
• Document all therapeutic sessions within organization specified timelines (see manual).
• Attend all meetings as scheduled by the supervisory team.
• Assume Clinical On-Call responsibilities as scheduled.
• Design, implement and facilitate behavior modification plans as needed.
• Attend clinical community meetings.

Professional Standards

• Maintain professional licensure and present proof of licensure renewal.
• Maintain Clinical Privileges by adhering to the Program’s Privilinging Process.
• Participate in staff training and education programs as needed.
• Receive regular supervision from the Director of Clinical Services.
• Adhere to standards of care prescribed by Canopy, Mississippi Department of Medicaid, and Mississippi Department of Health.