Canopy Therapist; School-Based - Tupelo

Overview

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 family support solutions. Canopy employs a diverse group of mission-driven individuals committed to honoring the voice of Mississippi children and families. Canopy has been designated a Great Place to Work for the fifth consecutive year, and is one of only eight companies in Mississippi to qualify for this certification in .

Canopy’s employees are charged with building a healthy work culture within their teams, focusing 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, including competitive compensation, a 403(b) retirement plan with match, medical/dental/vision insurance, PTO/vacation, and an employee wellness program and counseling services.

Note: This posting is for external candidates only. Current employees are not eligible to apply.

Canopy Anywhere Therapist - Position Overview

• The Canopy Anywhere Therapist is responsible for providing clinical services to youth and families in the Canopy Anywhere Solution.
• The therapist provides the clinical support necessary for implementation of therapeutic services through the use of evidence-based assessment, treatment planning, crisis response, clinical interventions, and aftercare planning to facilitate increased health and hope.
• The therapist accomplishes this through the establishment of a comprehensive therapeutic relationship with youth and families based on the provision of individual, family, and group therapy for the school districts in which the therapist is assigned.

• Master’s degree in an applied mental health field.
• Minimum of two years of experience in related services.
• Mississippi license or certification preferred
• Must be eligible for Mississippi license or certification.
• Demonstrated competence working with families and youth.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Must be able to communicate in a therapeutic and professional manner.
• Eligibility:
  This position is available to external candidates only.

• Assess suicidal intent and display knowledge of the Canopy Suicide Protocol.
• Assess and plan for mitigation of risk within the treatment plan.
• Demonstrate the ability to create a detailed and individualized safety plan.

• Demonstrate knowledge of available clinical assessments and identify when to utilize them based on presenting problems, age, background, and developmental level.
• Use assessments to gather information and create and review the youth’s individualized treatment plan.

• Develop measurable, meaningful goals that incorporate the youth/family voice.
• Create objectives clearly linked to identified goals.
• Plan evidence-based interventions best suited for the youth based on diagnosis and assessment.
• Write in a way that is understandable and not overwhelming to the youth and family.
• Create a holistic treatment plan that incorporates all interventions and supports available.

• Develop therapeutic rapport.
• Articulate therapy guided by the treatment plan.
• Utilize evidence-based treatment and interventions appropriately.
• Apply interventions based on youth and family background, diagnosis, age, developmental level, and safety plan.

• Conduct effective evidence-based group activities where applicable.

• Explain the purpose of collaborative documentation and apply it during sessions.
• Demonstrate accurate use of the GIRPP format when writing clinical notes.

• Understand when mandating reporting occurs and be able to verbalize the process.