MYPAC Clinician

Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources; Gulfport (MS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

FSA

HSA

403(b) plan

Generous leave policy

Job summary

Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources is seeking a motivated and caring MYPAC Clinician based in Gulfport, MS. This on-call position provides therapy services to youth and families, requiring independent work and strong communication skills.

The MYPAC program addresses personalized services to youth and families in home and community settings, offering an alternative to traditional residential treatment. The organization serves eighteen counties with a comprehensive continuum of care and

Qualifications

• Master's degree in behavioral health field is required.
• Graduate intern in behavioral health field is required.
• Clinical license preferred.
• Must have valid driver's license with satisfactory driving record.
• Reliable transportation needed to provide services in the community.

Responsibilities

• Provides clinical therapy support services and emergency services to consumers and their families.
• Assists the youth in establishing realistic therapeutic goals appropriate to the problems presented.
• Demonstrates the ability to conduct a mental status exam when necessary.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the consumer served.
• Provides written record of youth’s progress through the therapeutic process.
• Provides community education services as needed.

Skills

Good communication skills

Education

Master's degree in behavioral health field

Graduate intern in behavioral health field

Job description

Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resourcesis an Equal Opportunity Employer (Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans). To read more about this, Click here.

Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources is actively seeking a motivated and caring MYPAC Clinician.

The MYPAC Clinician position will be based in Gulfport, MS. On-call duties required. The MYPAC Clinician position plays a vital role in providing therapy services to youth and families who need additional services to be successful in the community. The ideal candidate will have experience providing mental health services to youth and families. This position requires independent work ability and good communication skills.

MYPAC (Mississippi Youth Programs Around the Clock) addresses the unique needs of those who could benefit from a more personalized service. MYPAC staff partner with families, youth, and community resources allowing families the most successful outcome possible within their home and community setting. This program provides an alternative to traditional psychiatric residential treatment.

For 50 years, Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources has served individuals throughout the Pine Belt. Through an extensive continuum of care, we strive to enable adults with serious mental illnesses, children with serious emotional disturbances, and individuals with an addiction or developmental disability to live, work, learn, and participate fully in their communities. Our eighteen-county service area includes Amite, Covington, Forrest, Franklin, Greene, Hancock, Harrison, Jeff Davis, Jones, Lamar, Lawrence, Marion, Pearl River, Perry, Pike, Stone, Walthall and Wayne.

Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources offers a competitive benefits package including employer paid life insurance and LTD, along with optional Health, Dental, Vision, FSA and HSA, and 403(b) plan along with a generous leave policy.

Requirements:

• Master's degree in behavioral health field required
• Graduate intern in behavioral health field required
• Clinical license preferred
• Must have valid driver's license with satisfactory driving record
• Reliable transportation needed to provide services in the community

Responsibilities:

• Provides clinical therapy support services and emergency services to consumers and their families.
• Assists the youth in establishing realistic therapeutic goals appropriate to the problems presented.
• Demonstrates the ability to conduct a mental status exam when necessary.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the consumer served.
• Provides written record of youth’s progress through the therapeutic process.
• Provides community education services as needed.