County: Forrest

City: Hattiesburg

FT/PT Status: Regular Full Time

Education: Master's Degree

   

 

Summary:

Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources is actively seeking a motivated and caring MYPAC Clinician. The MYPAC Clinician position will be based in Hattiesburg, MS.  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 50 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 eighteen-county service area includes Amite, Covington, Forrest, Franklin, Greene, Hancock, Harrison, Jeff Davis, Jones, Lamar, Lawrence, Marion, Pear River, Perry, Pike, Stone, Walthall and Wayne

 

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 community

 

Responsibilities:

Provides clinical therapy support services and emergency services to consumers 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 consumer served.

Provides written record of youth’s progress through the therapeutic process. 

Provides community education services as needed.