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

About the role

The in-Circle Program Therapist delivers mental health services to children and families, completing clinical assessments, overseeing the Preliminary Action Plan (PAP), Crisis Management Plan (CMP), and Case Service Plan in coordination with the in-Circle team and CPS case workers. The therapist provides targeted clinical interventions based on identified family needs, maintains required case documentation, and is available for 24/7 crisis intervention.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• 403b Retirement Plan with Match
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• PTO/Vacation
• Employee Wellness Program and Counseling Services

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 uses 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.
• 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 provides 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.

Qualifications

• Valid and current mental health Certification (PCMHT or CMHT) and/or license (LPC, LCSW, LMSW, LMFT, LMFTA) within 30 days of employment.
• Master's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or related behavioral health field required.
• 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.
• Valid driver license, a good driving record, proof of legally required auto liability insurance, and willingness to use personal vehicle for organization business.

Physical requirements

Required Physical Activities: 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: This job requires exposure to both inside and outside weather conditions; the typical noise level for the work environment is moderate to loud noise.