Family Therapist

Family Therapist

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Base pay: $65.00/hr – $75.00/hr your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience – talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Location:

Clinton, MS
Job Type: Full-time Contract (1099)

The Center for Children & Families is seeking a family therapist to provide in‑home counseling services to children and families. The therapist will engage families through a variety of programs, including Functional Family Therapy (FFT), Functional Family Therapy – Child Welfare (FFT‑CW), and Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF‑CBT), empowering them to build stable, healthy environments. This position will report to the Clinton, Mississippi office, providing clients with in‑home/community‑based services across the Central Mississippi region.

As a family therapist, you will be at the forefront of transforming lives. Imagine stepping into the homes of families in crisis, becoming a beacon of hope and stability. You show up with compassion and dedication, building trust and rapport with families navigating challenging dynamics. You recognize each family member’s inherent strengths and resources, guiding them toward restoration. By offering hope and support, you help families envision and work toward a healthier, more stable future.

• Educational background: Master’s degree in Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or Social Work required.
• Licensure & Credentials: DMH Credentials (PCMHT/CMHT) required, may be obtained after start date/during orientation. Preference for candidates licensed or provisionally licensed as a PLPC, LPC, PLMFT, or LMFT. Candidates with a master’s in Social Work must possess an LCSW. Licensure is not required to be considered.
• Experience: New graduates, mid‑career therapists, or retired individuals seeking to make an impact. All experience levels welcome.
• Independent contractor nature: Social workers with an LMSW license cannot be hired.

• Compassionate: Driven by a genuine desire to help others.
• Empathetic: Deep ability to connect with individuals & families.
• Driven to make a difference: Desires lasting impact.
• Resilient: Capable of handling challenges in‑home with families.
• Self‑motivated: Initiates and persists in building a client caseload.
• Responsible: Maintains highest standards of integrity and ethics.

• Contractor requirements: Hold workers’ compensation & professional liability insurance; trained in CPR and program requirements pre‑service.
• Pre‑start background checks: State background check, drug & TB tests required.

• In‑home and community‑based service delivery:
  Primarily in the home environment, engaging families and utilizing available resources and relationships. Services also delivered in community settings (i.e. schools, libraries, and other agreed‑upon sites).
• In‑person engagement:
  Sessions conducted in person; telehealth used only when medically necessary.
• Training completion:
  Participate in applicable online training for evidence‑based programs (FFT, FFT‑CW, TF‑CBT).
• Client assessment & treatment planning:
  Evaluate needs, develop personalized treatment plans.
• Family empowerment:
  Support families in building stable environments.

• Administrative duties:
  Complete and submit all necessary paperwork for Medicaid plans and maintain accurate client records (weekly case notes, invoices, intake letters, treatment plans, safety plans, monthly reports, court reports, discharge summaries, other program paperwork).
• HIPAA compliance:
  Ensure client information handled in compliance with HIPAA regulations.

• Regular supervision:
  Engage in supervisory sessions and seek guidance from the Therapeutic Services Supervisor.
• Professional development:
  Attend workshops, seminars, continuing education opportunities.
• Team collaboration:
  Collaborate with colleagues and provide consultation.
• Additional responsibilities:
  Perform other duties as assigned by the Therapeutic Services Supervisor.

• Job type:
  Full‑time, independent contractor (1099).
• Caseload:
  Minimum 16 direct client contact hours per week.
• Pay rate: $65–75 per direct client contact hour.
• Other compensation:
  Signing bonus; two‑week onboarding stipend; annual retention bonus (if applicable).
• Other perks:
  Evidence‑based training; free CEUs; more.

Entry level

Full‑time

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Mental Health Care

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