MAP Team Leader: Child & Youth Behavioral Specialist

Region; Mississippi; Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Region 8 is seeking a MAP Team Leader in Mississippi to coordinate MAP team meetings and provide direct services to consumers in school, home, center or other settings. The role supports individuals toward their goals while maintaining essential documentation and inter-agency collaboration.

The position emphasizes leadership of MAP teams, development of treatment plans, 24-hour crisis intervention, and participation in ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in mental health, psychology, social work or related field.
• Must possess a professional license (LP-C, LPM, LMFT, LCSW, or LMSW) 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

• Maintains documentation as evidence that all duties are completed in accordance with Mississippi Department of Mental Health standards.
• Provides a minimum of 5 hours/day of direct services to consumers.
• Provides 24-hour on-call crisis intervention as scheduled.
• Develops and implements treatment plans for consumers.
• Participates in clinical and staff meetings and in-service training.
• Builds community relationships with referral sites.

Skills

MAP Team Leadership

Direct services

Crisis intervention

Education

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

Job description

Region 8 is seeking a MAP Team Leader in Mississippi to coordinate MAP team meetings and provide direct services to consumers in school, home, center or other settings. The role supports individuals toward their goals while maintaining essential documentation and inter-agency collaboration.

The position emphasizes leadership of MAP teams, development of treatment plans, 24-hour crisis intervention, and participation in ongoing training.