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

Job 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.
• Aids 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.

Required Qualifications

• 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.