MYPAC Therapist

Catholic Charities Inc.; Ridgeland (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Charities Inc. in Ridgeland, MS seeks a MYPAC therapist to deliver mental health services including individual, family and group therapy within the Hope Haven Home Based program.

You will conduct clinical assessments, oversee crisis management plans and coordinate with the Wraparound team to develop and monitor service plans. Requirements include a Master’s degree in social work, psychology, or counseling, at least two years of clinical experience with youth and families, and a valid

Qualifications

• Two years’ experience in counseling/therapy preferred.
• Knowledge of evidence-based therapy preferred.
• Must be at least 21 years of age and have valid Mississippi driver license and willing to use personal vehicle for organization business.

Responsibilities

• Delivery of mental health services (individual, family, group therapy, substance abuse treatment).
• Complete required clinical assessments and documentation.
• Provide crisis management interventions and oversee service plans with Wraparound team.
• Conduct admissions evaluations and develop Initial/ISP goals within required timelines.
• Attend clinical staffing and collaborate with staff psychiatrist or nurse practitioner.

Skills

Time management

Confidentiality

Communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in social work, psychology, or counseling

Job description

Job Classification

EXEMPT STATUS: Full-time

Program

HHHB Hope Haven Home Based

Primary Responsibilities

• The MYPAC therapist is charged with the delivery of all mental health services (e.g., individual therapy, family therapy, group therapy, substance abuse treatment, etc.).
• The therapist completes all required clinical assessments.
• The therapist is responsible for the clinical oversight and clinical interventions related to the crisis management plan, the individualized service plan and Wrap‑Around Meetings in coordination with the Primary Service Coordinator.
• The therapist is responsible for providing targeted clinical interventions based on the identified youth’s needs through the various assessments and plans.
• The therapist completes required assessments and case documentation for each individual in a timely manner and within program requirements.

Essential Duties

• Works in collaboration with the MYPAC Wraparound Facilitator to address client’s mental health service needs.
• Conducts admission evaluations and develops the Preliminary Action Plan within 24 hours of admission to MYPAC.
• Completes programmatic assessments as assigned within designated timeframes and uses feedback from the assessments to plan for clinical interventions with client.
• Completes initial clinical goals, objectives and interventions for the Individual Service Plan within fourteen days of admission in coordination with the youth, family, and Wraparound Facilitator.
• Co‑facilitates the initial Child and Family Team meeting with the Wraparound Facilitator within fourteen days of admission and ongoing monthly meetings thereafter or as needed.
• Completes monthly ISP Reviews, monitors and documents progress toward treatment goals. Implements clinical treatment interventions based on the ISP and individualized needs of the child/family.
• Conducts individual therapy sessions at least once a week, family therapy sessions at least twice a month and medication monitoring at least twice a month in the home but more frequently as needed (based on assessed needs) and documents all sessions in Evolv.
• Attends all scheduled psychological evaluations, psychiatric reviews and medication management appointments with youth, family and the staff psychiatrist or nurse practitioner.
• Works collaboratively with youth, family and staff psychiatrist to modify clinical interventions, treatment plan goals/objectives, medications and other services as needed in the event of severe behavior regression or adverse medication side effects.
• Attends clinical staffing with the staff psychiatrist or nurse practitioner at least once a month/as needed.
• Provides and coordinates clinical services that are youth focused and builds on the family and community strengths.
• Works in a team context with the Wraparound Facilitator, family members, community agencies, and stakeholders across family serving systems.
• Carries out quality assurance activities as assigned such as auditing case files.
• Prepares and completes program reports as required for compliance.
• Attends weekly staff meetings and/or supervisions as well as facilitate monthly case staffing's with psychiatrist. Utilizes and accepts clinical supervision to provide quality mental health services.
• Is familiar with all emergency procedures.
• Is responsible for sensitivity and responsiveness to cultural differences in the organization/program service population.
• Continuously works with the youth, family and Wraparound Facilitator in the development and coordination of a discharge/aftercare plan beginning at admission and at least 10 days prior to discharge from MYPAC.
• Provides around the clock support for the child/family through on‑call services.
• Provides transportation when necessary.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge & Experience

• Two (2) years’ experience in counseling/therapy field preferred.
• Knowledge of evidence‑based therapy preferred.
• Must be at least 21 years of age, have a valid Mississippi driver license, a good driving record, proof of legally appropriate auto liability insurance, and must be willing to use personal vehicle for organization business.

Skills & Abilities

• Excellent time management, organizational and stress management skills.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality of program and Agency information.
• Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions and communicate effectively.

Education

• Master’s Degree in social work, psychology, counseling or related behavioral health field required. Must have at least two (2) years clinical experience working with children and youth with serious emotional disturbances and families with complex needs in a similar or more restrictive placement environment.

Licenses & Certifications

• Valid and current mental health Certification (PCMHT or CMHT) and/or license (LPC, LCSW, LMSW, LMFT, LMFTA) within 30 days of employment.
• Exception licensure must be received within ninety (90) days.