Children & Youth Therapist

Hinds Behavioral Health Services; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Hbhs9 is seeking a dedicated mental health clinician to assess, evaluate, and treat children with emotional, behavioral, and conduct disorders, and to support families. The role includes crisis intervention, psychosocial assessment, and delivering individual, group, and family therapy, along with training workshops in areas of expertise.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree in Psychology or Social Work, is licensed or certified as a mental health professional, and can obtain PCMHT within

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field.
• Licensed or certified mental health professional.
• PCMHT provisional certification within 90 days and CMHT within 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Provide crisis intervention and ongoing mental health support.
• Perform psychosocial assessments and treatment planning.
• Deliver individual, group, and family therapy.
• Develop and present training workshops in relevant areas.

Skills

Crisis Intervention

Child & Adolescent Therapy

Communication Skills

Assessment & Evaluation

Education

Master’s degree in Psychology or Social Work

Job description

Job Summary: Provides mental health assessment, evaluation, and counseling for children with emotional/behavioral/ conduct disorders and families of those children. The responsibilities include, but are not limited to, crisis intervention, psychosocial assessment, individual group & family therapy and provision training workshops in area of expertise.

Qualifications: Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work or a related field and experience as a clinician working with children and their families. Must been licensed or certified as a mental health professional. A Provisional Certification through the department of mental health (PCMHT) must be acquired and documentation presented to Human Resources within 90 days from hire date and (CMHT) must be obtained within to 2 years from the date of hire. Requires flexibility regarding working conditions and assignments, good oral and written communication skills and thorough knowledge of psychiatric disorders and corresponding treatment for children and adolescents. Employee must demonstrate the ability to recognize consumers’ individual needs based on medical conditions, age (infants, pediatrics, adolescents, young adults, middle-aged and geriatric), limitations and planned procedures. Must have valid driver’s license in Mississippi and proof of auto insurance. This position has been determined to have an occasional or very low risk of occupational exposure to blood-borne pathogens.