Job Description

This opportunity is open to external applicants only.

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

We offer a comprehensive benefits package for all eligible full-time employees. Benefits include, but are not limited to:

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

Canopy Anywhere Therapist - Position Overview:

• The Canopy Anywhere Therapist is responsible for providing clinical services to youth and families in the Canopy Anywhere Solution.
• The therapist is responsible for providing the clinical support necessary for implementation of therapeutic services through the use of evidence-based assessment, treatment planning, crisis response, clinical interventions, and aftercare planning to facilitate increased health and hope.
• The therapist will accomplish this through the establishment of a comprehensive therapeutic relationship with youth and families based on the provision of individual, family, and group therapy for the school districts in which the therapist is assigned.
  

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in an applied mental health field.
• Minimum of two years of experience in related services.
• Mississippi license or certification preferred
• Must be eligible for Mississippi license or certification.
• Demonstrated competence working with families and youth.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Must be able to communicate in a therapeutic and professional manner.
• Eligibility: This position is available to external candidates only.

Job Responsibilities:

Safety

• Assess suicidal intent and displays knowledge of the Canopy Suicide Protocol.
• Assess and plan for mitigation of risk within the treatment plan.
• Demonstrates an ability to create a detailed and individualized safety plan.

Assessment

• Demonstrates knowledge of available clinical assessments and can identify when to utilize them based on presenting problem(s), age, background, and developmental level.
• Demonstrates the use of assessments to gather information and uses this to create and review the youth’s individualized treatment plan.

Treatment Plan Writing

• When developing treatment goals, the clinician writes goals in a measurable and meaningful way that incorporates the youth/family voice.
• Create objectives that are clearly written and are related to the identified goals.
• Able to plan evidence-based interventions best suited for the youth based on diagnosis and the clinical assessment.
• Demonstrates an ability to write and develop in a way that is understandable and not overwhelming to the youth and family.
• Demonstrates an ability to create a holistic treatment plan that incorporates all interventions and supports available.

Individual Therapy Skills

• Demonstrates an ability to develop a therapeutic rapport.
• Demonstrates an ability to articulate therapy that is guided by the treatment plan.
• Demonstrates knowledge of evidence-based treatment and interventions.
• Demonstrates appropriate use of evidence-based interventions based on youth and family’s background, diagnosis, age, developmental level, and safety plan.

Group Skills

• Able to conduct effective evidence-based group activities. (when applicable)

Documentation

• Able to verbalize the purpose of collaborative documentation and is able to accomplish this during session.
• Display accurate and effective use of the GIRPP format when writing clinical notes.

Reporting

• Understands why and when mandating reporting occurs and is able to verbalize the process.

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