Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources has an opening for a Children's Clinician to work with youth and families in Lamar County. Position is based in Purvis, MS. Work hours are M-F 8a-5p. 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, Franklin, Forrest, Hancock, Harrison, Jones, Lamar, Lawrence, Covington, Greene, Jeff Davis, Marion, Pearl River, Perry, Pike, Stone, Walthall, Wayne Counties.

Requirements:

Education/License:

Master's degree in behavioral health field required Professional license preferred Must possess valid driver's license with satisfactory driving record Reliable transportation required to provide services in the community

Work Experience/Skills:

Behavioral health internship required Behavioral health experience preferred Independent work ability required

Responsibilities:

Provides clinical therapy services and emergency services to consumers and their families. Documents each session using Electronic Medical Records (EMR). Develops treatment plans for each consumer and is able to make referrals to other programs as needed. Participates in team staffings and functions as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team Uses information obtained in clinical observations to suggest diagnosis and estimates severity of condition