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:

• Master’s Degree in social work, psychology, or a related human service field required, with at least two years of full-time experience providing direct mental health counseling and/or case management services Mississippi license strongly preferred (Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Psychologist)


• Minimum required certification/licensure as PCMHT/CMHT, LMFTA, P-LPC or


• Maintains active clinical license/certification, as applicable, per respective professional license


• Maintains active certification in specialized areas of practice and selected evidence-based treatment modalities.


• Demonstrated skills in assessment tools, therapy with youth and families, crisis intervention, team building and development.

Location(s):

Pearl River County                      Jones County    

Jackson County                            Harrison County

Covington County                      Forrest County

Marion County                           

Hancock County