MYPAC Therapist - Tupelo, MS

Overview

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. It employs a diverse group of mission‑driven individuals focused on honoring the voices of Mississippi children and families.

• 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

• The MYPAC therapist delivers all mental health services (e.g., individual therapy, family therapy, group therapy, substance abuse treatment, etc.).
• Completes all required clinical assessments and documentation.
• Provides clinical oversight and interventions related to crisis management, individualized service plans, and wrap‑around meetings in coordination with the Primary Service Coordinator.
• Provides targeted clinical interventions based on identified youth needs through assessments and plans.
• Ensures timely completion of assessments and case documentation in line with program requirements.

• Collaborates with the MYPAC Wraparound Facilitator to address client mental health service needs.
• Conducts admission evaluations and develops the Preliminary Action Plan within 24 hours of admission.
• Completes programmatic assessments within designated time frames, using results to plan clinical interventions.
• Develops initial clinical goals, objectives, and interventions for the Individual Service Plan within fourteen days of admission.
• Co‑facilitates the initial Child and Family Team meeting within fourteen days, then monthly meetings thereafter.
• Performs monthly ISP reviews, monitors progress, and implements treatment interventions.
• Conducts at least one individual therapy session per week, two family therapy sessions per month, and medication monitoring twice per month in the home.
• Attends all scheduled psychological evaluations, psychiatric reviews, and medication management telemedicine appointments.
• Collaborates with youth, family and staff psychiatrist to modify interventions, treatment plan goals, medications, and other services as needed.
• Attends clinical staffing with the staff psychiatrist or nurse practitioner at least once a month.
• Provides and coordinates youth‑focused clinical services, building on family and community strengths.
• Works in a team context with the Wraparound Facilitator, family members, community agencies, and stakeholders across family‑serving systems.
• Conducts quality assurance activities such as auditing case files.
• Prepares program reports for compliance requirements.
• Attends weekly staff meetings, supervisions, and facilitates monthly case staffings with the psychiatrist.
• Familiar with all emergency procedures.
• Sensitive and responsive to cultural differences in the service population.
• Coordinates discharge/aftercare plans beginning at admission and at least ten days before discharge.
• Provides 24/7 support for the child/family through on‑call services.
• Provides transportation when necessary.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Valid and current mental health certification (PCMHT or CMHT) and/or license (LPC, LCSW, LMSW, LMFT, LMFTA) within 30 days of employment.
• Master’s Degree in social work, psychology, counseling or a related behavioral health field. Minimum two (2) years of clinical experience working with children and youth with serious emotional disturbances and families with complex needs in a similar or more restrictive placement environment.
• At least 21 years of age, a valid Mississippi driver’s license, a clean driving record, proof of legal auto‑liability insurance, and willingness to use a personal vehicle for organization business.

Senior‑level:
Entry level

Employment type:

Full‑time
Job function:
Health Care Provider
Industries:
Individual and Family Services

Location:

Tupelo, MS