Lead Outpatient Therapist - PMHC Gulfport, MS

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. Being an integral part of the Canopy team involves committing to the Core Values that drive our organization forward:

• The voice of our children and families always comes first
• Relationships matter and our differences make us stronger
• We take great joy in service to others
• Our families and our communities deserve our very best

Canopy has been recognized as a Great Place to Work® for the fifth consecutive year and is one of only nine companies in Mississippi to earn this certification for 2025–2026. At Canopy, employees are committed to fostering a healthy workplace culture built on trust and driven by a shared mission: helping children thrive and empowering families to overcome extraordinary challenges.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package for all eligible full-time employees.

Benefits include, but are not limited to:

• Competitive Compensation
• 403b Retirement Plan with Match
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• PTO/Vacation
• Employee Wellness Program and Counseling Services

Outpatient Lead Therapist - Position Overview

• The Outpatient Lead Therapist is responsible for providing clinical services to individuals enrolled in the Private Mental Health Center as well as supervising all clinical staff at the assigned PMHC site.
• He/she is responsible for providing the clinical support necessary for implementation of the therapeutic services through the establishment of a comprehensive therapeutic relationship with youth and families based on the provision of individual, family, and group therapy.
• The position assures that the program meets all state, federal and regulatory organization guidelines and regulations.

Job Responsibilities

Therapeutic Relationship

• Conduct individual therapy as needed
• Conduct family therapy as needed
• Conduct group sessions as needed
• Conduct tele-med assistance as an originating site as necessary.
• Act as a liaison between the guardians and/or families of the PMHC.
• Assist in the coordination of the aftercare plan with each youth.
• Assist in maintaining a resource book.
• Attend child and family team review sessions.

Administrative Support

• Completes the Initial Treatment Plan with each youth within 24 hours of admission.
• Document the results of all therapeutic sessions using collaborative documentation within 24 hours.
• Complete PWEBS search and track progress of youth via dashboards.
• Complete an aftercare plan with each OP youth seven days before discharge.
• Complete a Discharge Summary for each OP youth at discharge.
• Assumes Clinical On-Call responsibilities as scheduled.- PMHC
• Conduct Community outreach and at least 12 community events per year and ongoing as needed.
• Complete all reports related to OP youth participation.
• Complete all reports on statistical data for internal use and for external regulatory agencies.
• Conducts bi-weekly supervision with outpatient therapists.
• Available for case consultation as needed for the clinical staff.
• Approves time-sheets for clinical therapists.
• Works to ensure proper staffing and that all staff adhere to organization values and policy.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Professional Standards

• Perform monthly chart audits of peers as assigned.
• Attend bi-weekly supervisory sessions with the Site Manager.
• Maintain annual training requirements.
• Present proof of licensure renewal as appropriate.
• Participate in staff training and educational programs to maintain annual minimum requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a behavioral health field.
• Minimum of two years’ experience in outpatient or residential services preferred.
• Minimum of two-years of the experience must be in working with families and youth.
• Previous supervisory experience preferred.
• Mississippi professional license in mental health field is required (LPC or LCSW).