MYPAC Clinician

Company: Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources
Location: Hattiesburg
Posted on: November 19, 2021

Job Description:

Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources is actively seeking a motivated and caring MYPAC Clinician. The MYPAC Clinician position will be based in Hattiesburg, MS but will also provide services in Jeff Davis, Marion, and Lamar Counties.. On-call duties required. The MYPAC Clinician position plays a vital role in providing therapy services to youth and families who need additional services to be successful in the community. The ideal candidate will have experience providing mental health services to youth and families. This position requires independent work ability and good communication skills.MYPAC (Mississippi Youth Programs Around the Clock) addresses the unique needs of those who could benefit from a more personalized service. MYPAC staff partner with families, youth, and community resources allowing families the most successful outcome possible within their home and community setting. This program provides an alternative to traditional psychiatric residential treatment.For 40 years, Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources has served individuals throughout the Pine Belt. Through an extensive continuum of care, we strive to enable adults with serious mental illnesses, children with serious emotional disturbances, and individuals with an addiction or developmental disability to live, work, learn, and participate fully in their communities. Our thirteen county service area includes Forrest, Hancock, Harrison, Jones, Lamar, Covington, Greene, Jeff Davis, Marion, Pearl River, Perry, Stone, and Wayne Counties.Requirements:

• Master's degree in behavioral health field required
• Graduate intern in behavioral health field required
• Clinical license preferred
• Must have valid driver's license with satisfactory driving record
• Reliable transportation needed to provide services in the communityResponsibilities:
• Provides clinical therapy support services and emergency services to youth and their families.
• Assists the youth in establishing realistic therapeutic goals appropriate to the problems presented.
• Demonstrates the ability to conduct a mental status exam when necessary.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the youth served.
• Provides written record of youth's progress through the therapeutic process.
• Provides community education services as needed.

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