THERAPIST-SCHOOL BASED/AOP

Life Help; Greenwood (MS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health care provider in Greenwood seeks a School Therapist to enhance treatment access for adolescents with substance use and co-occurring disorders. The ideal candidate will hold a Master's degree in a mental health field and possess the required certifications. This full-time role involves engaging with families and various community resources while ensuring adherence to professional standards.

Qualifications

• Eligible for DMH Certification/Licensure as a Therapist.
• Valid Mississippi Driver's License.
• Experienced in providing therapy sessions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve access to quality assessment and treatment for adolescents.
• Provide individual, group, and family therapy sessions.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to mental health standards.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master's Degree in a Mental Health related field

Job description

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Description

Job Responsibilities: To develop and improve access to quality assessment and treatment for adolescents with alcohol/drug use and co-occurring disorders.

Job Details

Level

Experienced

Job Location

Greenwood, MS

Position Type

Full Time

Education Level

Graduate Degree

Job Shift

Day

Description

Job Responsibilities: To develop and improve access to quality assessment and treatment for adolescents with alcohol/drug use and co-occurring disorders.

Job Duties

• Obtain Therapist Certification or License as required by the Department of Mental Health and maintain Certification/License in good standing.
• Develop and improve access to quality assessment and treatment for adolescents with alcohol/drug use and co-occurring disorders and their families.
• Implement the evidence based model (A-CRA/ACC) to adhere to the DMH standards.
• Serve as primary liaison between student/family, home, school, youth court, and community
  
  

resources.

• Provide individual, group, and family sessions as outlined in the A-IOP requirements.
• Treat individuals receiving services, family members, staff, volunteers, visitors, government agencies, and
  
  

the general public with respect, dignity, and courtesy at all times. Conduct yourself in a manner which

leaves a favorable impression with the public.

• Adhere to all Department of Mental Health Standards, Division of Medicaid Standards, and maintain respect
  
  

for all other Life Help policies, procedures, and management decisions.

• Respect and uphold the confidentiality of individuals receiving services, their family members, colleagues,
  
  

and any sensitive situations arising within the agency. Refrain from malicious gossip at all times.

• Participate in all training required for your specific position and by the agency at large.
• Perform other specific duties as assigned by your supervisor/manager/coordinator.
• Must possess leadership ability, organizational skills, interpersonal skills, and must possess the willingness
  
  

to work harmoniously with other personnel.

May be subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, including TB, AIDS and hepatitis and may be subject to emotionally upset and hostile individuals, family members, etc.

Qualifications

Master's Degree in a Mental Health related field

Eligible to meet DMH Certification/Licensure requirements for Therapist

Valid Mississippi Driver's License

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Mental Health Care

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