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Canopy Children's Solutions
Gulfport, Mississippi

Lead Therapist - HopePath for Families (in-CIRCLE) - Gulfport, MS

CounselorFull-Time
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About the Role

Lead therapist for in-CIRCLE program. 24/7 crisis intervention. Supervise staff. Gulfport, MS.

Join Canopy Children's Solutions as a Lead Therapist – HopePath for Families (in-CIRCLE) – Gulfport, MS in Gulfport, Mississippi, United States.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Great Place to Work certified
  • Mission-driven organization

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Canopy Children's Solutions as a Lead Therapist – HopePath for Families (in-CIRCLE) – Gulfport, MS.

Key Responsibilities

The Lead Therapist is responsible for delivering mental health services, overseeing clinical interventions, and managing the HopePath program team. They ensure compliance with state regulations, conduct clinical assessments, and provide supervision to staff members.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in a behavioral mental health field and possess at least two years of experience working with emotional disturbances. A professional license (LPC, LCSW, LMSW, LMFT, or LMFTA) is preferred, along with a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical SupervisionMental Health ServicesCrisis InterventionCase ManagementClinical AssessmentTreatment PlanningFamily TherapyStaff SupervisionRegulatory ComplianceDocumentationStrength-based PracticeFamily-centered CareSuicide Risk AssessmentQuality AssuranceCrisis Management

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 36% are remote, 28% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Mississippi is 87.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.9% of Mississippi clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

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About Canopy Children's Solutions

Individual and Family Services
Jackson, MS
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Great Place to Work certified
Mission-driven organization