Child & Family Therapist — Transform Lives

United Methodist Ministry with Children and Families, Inc.; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Children’s Homes in Jackson, MS seeks a Therapist to maintain an active caseload and provide comprehensive therapeutic services to clients. You will engage families in care, pursue reunification and permanency, and support the treatment team in achieving identified goals.

You will deliver individual, group, and family therapies, complete assessments, participate in team meetings, and ensure regulatory compliance. A Master’s degree and timely licensure eligibility are required.

Qualifications

• Must be twenty-one (21) years of age.
• Must have experience in providing therapeutic services to children and families.
• Must be eligible to be licensed by MS State Board of Examiners for Social Work and Marriage and Family Therapists, or certified by MDMH within 90 days of hire.
• Strong people skills.
• Working knowledge of family systems and family dynamics.
• Ability to meet and handle the public with tact and poise.
• Upholds the mission and values of Methodist Children’s Homes.

Responsibilities

• Provides Individual Therapy and Group Therapy.
• Completes Initial Assessments.
• Provides Family Therapy and Emergency Crisis Services.
• Actively participates in Child and Family Team Meetings.
• Completes File Management (therapeutic only - i.e., psychological evaluations, notes, etc.).
• Weekly Billing Submission.
• Attends weekly Admissions Meetings and makes recommendations concerning admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• On Call Rotation.
• Assist in developing Individualized Service Plans.
• Completes Discharge Summaries.
• Assists in ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Develops and maintains effective therapeutic relationships.

Skills

Therapy skills

Crisis intervention

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master’s Degree in a mental health related field

Job description

Methodist Children’s Homes in Jackson, MS seeks a Therapist to maintain an active caseload and provide comprehensive therapeutic services to clients. You will engage families in care, pursue reunification and permanency, and support the treatment team in achieving identified goals.

You will deliver individual, group, and family therapies, complete assessments, participate in team meetings, and ensure regulatory compliance. A Master’s degree and timely licensure eligibility are required.