Job Description

Salary: $109,000 - 149,000 per year Requirements:

• We require a masters degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or a related discipline, along with an active Mississippi license or certification to practice counseling.
• We strongly prefer prior experience in a mental health setting.
• We strongly prefer the ability to work independently and make sound decisions.
• We prefer visual and auditory acuity sufficient to assess client and staff needs.
• We prefer fine motor skills for producing clear, accurate reports, schedules, correspondence, and presentations.
• We require effective time management skills.
• We require a valid Mississippi drivers license, a personal vehicle, liability insurance, and an insurable driving record.
• We require an acceptable criminal background check.
• We require satisfactory CPR completion before starting work.
• We require satisfactory CPI completion within 30 days of hire.
• We require annual training completed in line with DMH standards.
• We require extensive travel throughout the region.

• We conduct all pre-evaluation screenings for Lafayette County, support other counties as needed, and attend civil commitment initial hearings.
• We serve as a liaison between the Chancery courts and Communicare.
• We complete intake assessments and support care coordination for individuals whose needs can be addressed through outpatient services.
• We keep agency staff informed about court and hearing dates.
• We complete the training needed to become a Certified Pre-Evaluation Commitment Screener through the Mississippi Department of Mental Health.
• We use DSM-5 criteria to evaluate client symptoms.
• We build strong rapport and therapeutic relationships with clients and caregivers while respecting cultural, ethnic, religious, and belief differences.
• We ensure compliance with CLAS standards in health and health care and demonstrate motivational leadership, teamwork, conflict resolution, and strengths-based management.
• We conduct outreach and engagement to connect individuals with the program and related community resources.
• We provide clinical therapeutic targeted case management and other clinical services when needed.
• We become familiar with intensive outpatient treatment modalities.
• We collect data and support reporting requirements for the Department of Mental Health.
• We collaborate with other agencies and supports on behalf of assigned individuals and their families.
• As part of a multidisciplinary team, we monitor treatment participation and progress, support service delivery aligned with treatment plans, and provide referrals when helpful.
• We accompany individuals to appointments when necessary, including travel throughout Region 2.
• We attend Chancery court hearings to discuss client treatment progress with the judge.
• We participate in the AMAP Team and other advisory councils as appropriate.
• We take part in all required training, consultation, and evaluation processes for the project and the Department of Mental Health.
• We complete all required documentation, progress monitoring, grant-related evaluations, and requested reports in a timely manner.
• We maintain positive working relationships with coworkers to support a respectful workplace.
• We protect client confidentiality at all times.
• We perform additional duties assigned by the supervisor.

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We offer flexible hours as needed, with primary working hours between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, including a one-hour lunch break. This role involves extensive travel throughout the region and works closely with courts, the Department of Mental Health, other agencies, and a multidisciplinary team to support individuals receiving outpatient and intensive services.

last updated 37 week of 2026

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