Canopy Therapist - Gulfport

Canopy Anywhere Therapist - Gulfport

Apply for the Canopy Anywhere Therapist role at Canopy Children's Solutions.

Founded in 1912 as an adoption agency, Canopy Children's Solutions is Mississippi’s most comprehensive nonprofit provider of children’s behavioral health, educational, and family support solutions. Canopy employs a diverse group of mission‑driven individuals committed to honoring the voice of Mississippi children and families. Being an integral part of the Canopy team involves committing to the Core Values that drive our organization forward:

• The voice of our children and families always comes first
• Relationships matter and our differences make us stronger
• We take great joy in service to others
• Our families and our communities deserve our very best

Canopy has been designated a Great Place to Work® for the fifth consecutive year and is one of only eight companies in Mississippi to qualify for this certification in 2024‑2025.

• Competitive Compensation
• 403b Retirement Plan with Match
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• PTO/Vacation
• Employee Wellness Program and Counseling Services

• Provides clinical services to youth and families in the Canopy Anywhere Solution.
• Supports implementation of therapeutic services through evidence‑based assessment, treatment planning, crisis response, clinical interventions, and aftercare planning to facilitate increased health and hope.
• Establishes a comprehensive therapeutic relationship with youth and families through individual, family, and group therapy for the school districts in which the therapist is assigned.

• Master’s degree in an applied mental health field.
• Minimum of two years of experience in related services.
• Mississippi license or certification preferred.
• Eligibility to obtain a Mississippi license or certification.
• Demonstrated competence working with families and youth.
• Proficient in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English.
• Communicates in a therapeutic and professional manner.
• This position is available to external candidates only.

• Assess suicidal intent and demonstrate knowledge of the Canopy Suicide Protocol.
• Assess and plan for mitigation of risk within the treatment plan.
• Creates detailed and individualized safety plans.

• Knows available clinical assessments and identifies when to utilize them based on presenting problems, age, background, and developmental level.
• Uses assessments to gather information and create and review the youth’s individualized treatment plan.

• Writes goals in a measurable and meaningful way incorporating the youth/family voice.
• Creates objectives clearly related to the identified goals.
• Plans evidence‑based interventions suited for the youth based on diagnosis and clinical assessment.
• Writes and develops treatment plans that are understandable and not overwhelming to the youth and family.
• Creates holistic treatment plans incorporating all interventions and supports available.

• Develops therapeutic rapport.
• Articulates therapy guided by the treatment plan.
• Knows evidence‑based treatments and interventions.
• Appropriately uses evidence‑based interventions based on youth and family background, diagnosis, age, developmental level, and safety plan.

• Conducts effective evidence‑based group activities when applicable.

• Understands purpose of collaborative documentation and accomplishes it during session.
• Uses the GIRPP format accurately and effectively when writing clinical notes.

• Understands when mandating reporting occurs and verbalizes the process.

Please note: This posting is for external candidates only. Current employees are not eligible to apply.

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Health Care Provider

• Individual and Family Services

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