School-Based Therapist: Transforming Student Wellbeing

Canopy-Children; Biloxi (MS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Canopy Children's Solutions in Biloxi, MS is seeking a School Therapist to support the CARES School Day Program. The role focuses on delivering individual, family and group psychotherapy within the IEP/Care Plan framework.

You will collaborate with school district partners, families and DHS, maintain documentation within ten days of admission, and participate in weekly supervision while upholding professional licensure.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in an applied mental health field.
• Minimum of two years of experience in outpatient or residential services.
• Mississippi Licensed in mental health field required.
• Demonstrated competence working with families and youth.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English, and communicate in a therapeutic and professional manner.

Responsibilities

• Meet new students on the day of admission.
• Conduct individual therapy session(s) as specified by IEP/Care Plan.
• Conduct Family Sessions as specified by IEP/Care Plan.
• Conduct group therapy sessions as specified by IEP/Care Plan.
• Act as a member of the IEP/Care Plan committee with the School District and families, DHS, and other community based programs and the Cares school.
• Assist in the coordination of the Discharge/Aftercare plan with each student.
• Complete initial assessment and document results within prescribed timelines.
• Attend IEP/Care Team meetings and communicate progress/regression and needs of assigned clients.

Skills

Family & youth therapy

Education

Master’s degree in applied mental health field

Mississippi licensure in mental health field

Job description

Canopy Children's Solutions in Biloxi, MS is seeking a School Therapist to support the CARES School Day Program. The role focuses on delivering individual, family and group psychotherapy within the IEP/Care Plan framework.

You will collaborate with school district partners, families and DHS, maintain documentation within ten days of admission, and participate in weekly supervision while upholding professional licensure.