MAP Team Lead: Youth Mental Health & Family Services

Region; Brookhaven (MS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Region 8 is seeking a MAP Team Leader to oversee direct service delivery to children and youth with emotional or behavioral needs. The role includes leading team meetings, developing treatment plans, and providing therapy in multiple settings (school, home, center or other locations) with crisis intervention as needed.

Qualifications include a Master’s in a mental health field and a licensed professional credential, or eligibility for a DMH credential, plus valid Mississippi driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Mental Health, Psychology, Social Work, or related field.
• Must possess a professional license (Licensed Professional Counselor, Provisional Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, or Licensed Master Social Worker) or be eligible to earn a DMH credential as a Mental Health Therapist.
• Must maintain a valid Mississippi driver’s license.
• Must pass a criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Provides a minimum of 5 hours/day of direct services to consumers.
• Leads MAP Team development with individuals, families and partner community agencies focused on children and youth.
• Develops and implements treatment plans; provides therapy to consumers as per plans.
• Maintains consumer records in accordance with State, Federal and Region 8 standards.
• Participates in clinical staff meetings, staff trainings and on-call crisis intervention as scheduled.
• Builds community relationships with referral sites and represents Region 8 positively.

Education

Master's Degree in Mental Health, Psychology, Social Work, or related field

Licensed Mental Health professional license or eligible for DMH credential

Job description

Region 8 is seeking a MAP Team Leader to oversee direct service delivery to children and youth with emotional or behavioral needs. The role includes leading team meetings, developing treatment plans, and providing therapy in multiple settings (school, home, center or other locations) with crisis intervention as needed.

Qualifications include a Master’s in a mental health field and a licensed professional credential, or eligibility for a DMH credential, plus valid Mississippi driver’s license.