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 social service 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 fourth consecutive year, and is one of only eight companies in Mississippi to qualify for this certification in 2023-2024. Canopy’s employees are charged with building a healthy work culture within their teams, that focus on trust, and the collective goal of helping kids thrive and families to overcome extraordinary challenges.

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

Outpatient Licensed Therapist - Position Overview:

• The CBHS Outpatient Therapist is responsible for providing clinical services to individuals enrolled in the outpatient clinic.
• He/she is responsible for providing the clinical support necessary for implementation of the therapeutic services through the
  establishment of a comprehensive therapeutic relationship with youth and families based on the provision of individual, family, and group therapy for the clinic.
• The CBHS Therapist assures that the program meets all state, federal and regulatory organizational guidelines and regulations.

Job Responsibilities:

Therapeutic Relationship:

• Conduct individual therapy as needed
• Conduct family therapy as needed
• Conduct group therapy as needed
• Act as a liaison between the guardians and/or families of OP and/or the CBHS.
• Assist in the coordination of the aftercare plan with each youth.
• Maintain a comprehensive file of existing community resources.
• Make referrals or secure additional resources from CBHS and link to care coordination and recovery support when needed.
• Attend child and family team review sessions weekly.
• Monitor youth’ self-administration of medication and document such accordingly.

Administrative Support:

• Completes an initial treatment plan within 48 hours of admission
• Document the results of all therapeutic sessions in CareLogic within 48 hours.
• Conducts collaborative documentation with 90% or more of their active caseload.
• Through collaborative documentation the clinician will check on child's and/or families' satisfaction with progress toward treatment goals every session
• Complete PWEBS search and utilize practitioner guides
• Begin an aftercare plan with each OP youth fourteen days before discharge.
• Begin Discharge Summary for each OP youth within fourteen days of discharge.
• Conduct Community outreach as directed when caseload expectations are not being met.
• Complete reports related to OP youth no show/cancellation as assigned
• Complete reports on statistical data for internal use and for external regulatory agencies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Professional Standards:

• Perform monthly chart audits of peers as assigned.
• Attend bi-weekly supervisory sessions with supervisor or other director/manager.
• Maintain annual training requirements.
• Present proof of licensure renewal as appropriate.
• Participate in staff training and educational programs to maintain annual requirements.

Required Qualifications:

• Requirements: Master’s degree in a behavioral health field. Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in outpatient or residential
  services preferred.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience must be in working with families and youth.
• Mississippi professional license in mental health field is required (LPC, or LCSW).