The System of Care Therapist is responsible for providing evidence-based therapy services to youth that have been diagnosed with an SED and would benefit from mental health counseling and their families.  Services are primarily community-based, and many participating youths are involved in multiple child-serving systems (e.g., child welfare, special education and/or juvenile justice) and/or may be at risk of out of home placement. The Therapist facilitates regular therapy sessions and monitors client progress from the point of intake/referral, through treatment, to discharge and aftercare.  For youth that are enrolled in Wraparound Care Coordination, the therapist also works with the Wraparound Team, as facilitated by the Care Coordinator, to develop and implement the Individualized Service Plan for each identified client/family.  The SOC Therapist enhances resources available to each family through offering options for additional services, education, and support.  The Therapist coordinates the flow of clinical information across agencies and providers while protecting the confidentiality of individuals served.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Can articulate the mission, vision and values of Choices, the practice of evidence-based interventions and therapeutic services compliant with Medicaid regulations for enrolled individuals.  
• Facilitates evidence-based interventions through individual, family, and group therapy sessions, clinically assesses and re-assesses individuals as required, and participates as an active team member in the Wraparound process for each family enrolled in Wraparound.  
• Provides participating youth and family members with counseling to meet underlying needs and support, increase, or restore capacity for self-sufficiency.
• Maintains population-specific competencies to ensure effective delivery of services to youth and families. 
• Provides screening, assessment, treatment planning, evidence-based therapeutic intervention, re-assessment, discharge/aftercare planning and referrals as needed. 
• Completes client documentation in accordance with Medicaid, state, federal, and DCS contract requirements.
• Completes client documentation within established timelines.
• Provides crisis intervention as required and follow-up clinical assessment with client(s) involved to determine need for appropriate clinical course of action.
• Attends Child/Family/Team meetings and Treatment Plan Reviews and documents outcomes as needed.
• Meets regularly with supervisor or designee for clinical supervision and seeks further supervision when appropriate and necessary.
• Self-monitors billing and productivity levels and gives feedback to supervisor regarding workflow and/or billing concerns.
• Communicates timely with the Clinical Supervisor, Care Coordinator, and other members of the clinical team to coordinate services to youth and families.
• Maintains appropriate boundaries with youth and families receiving services. 
• Willingly completes other duties as assigned to advance the mission of Choices.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in social work, psychology, or a related human service field required, with at least two years of full-time experience providing direct mental health counseling and/or case management services preferred. Mississippi license strongly preferred (Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Psychologist)
• Minimum required certification/licensure as PCMHT/CMHT, LMFTA, P-LPC or LMSW.
• Maintains active clinical license/certification, as applicable, per respective professional license board.
• Maintains active certification in specialized areas of practice and selected evidence-based treatment modalities.
• Demonstrated skills in assessment tools, therapy with youth and families, crisis intervention, team building and development.
• Strong communication and writing skills. Bi-lingual skills (Spanish) a plus.
• Highly organized, and effectively manages multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Professionally articulate in communicating (oral and written) system development, change and outcomes.
• Demonstrated professionalism working in teams with internal colleagues and external audiences both in person and through various electronic media.
• Enthusiastic about advancing system change within the community.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license in state of residence and auto insurance.

Salary Range $42,000-$46,000

Benefits Include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Employer Paid Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability
• 401k Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Parental Leave
• Generous PTO plan
• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program