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MYPAC Therapist - Position Overview

• 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.

Job Responsibilities:

• 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 telemed 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 staffings 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 work 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.
• Provide around the clock support for the child/family through on-call services.
• Provides transportation when necessary.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• 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 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.
• 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.