Therapist - Community Based (Contract)

Choices is seeking to contract with an individual to provide evidence-based therapy services to youth that have been diagnosed with an SED and would benefit from mental health counseling. The contractor must possess certification / licensure as PCMHT / CMHT, LMFTA, P-LPC or LMSW. The contractor will coordinate the flow of clinical information across agencies and providers while protecting the confidentiality of individuals served. The contractor will facilitate regular therapy sessions, monitor and document client progress throughout the provision of treatment.

Deliverables include but not limited to :

• Contractor shall provide a continuum of behavioral health services across multiple levels of care established by the approved treatment plan. Treatment contacts will include those which are linked to the approved treatment plan, derived from assessments and individualized to each member's risk and needs.
• Provides evidence-based interventions through individual, family, and group therapy sessions.
• Clinically assesses and reassesses individuals according to the approved treatment schedule.
• Completes professional client documentation in accordance with the requirements set forth in the description of services.
• Provides professional crisis intervention services that meet all standards established by the Mississippi Division of Medicaid and the Mississippi Department of Mental Health.
• Contractor shall be responsible for administrative efficiency, quality and cost-effective behavioral health service provision.
• Participate in critical incident debriefs related to any assigned client.

Qualifications :

Location(s) :

Pearl River County Jones County

Jackson County Harrison County

Covington County Forrest County

Marion County

Hancock County

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

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