In-Home Adolescent Therapist: Multi-Systemic Therapy- 6941

About the program:

Multisystemic Therapy (MST)

Strengthens the relationships of teens and their families and promotes long-term change.

Works with the teen’s entire social support system (individual, family, peer, school, community) to improve behaviors and strengthen family relationships.

Good fit for therapists who:

• Make a difference in the lives of teens and their families
• Have a flexible work schedule
• Travel and be out in the community
• Work with small client caseloads and frequent client contact
• Seek on-going professional growth and a strong supportive team
• Enjoy an intensive family therapy approach
• Work with and empower parents and caregivers
• Work as a team, give and receive feedback, and case consultation

Duties & Responsibilities:

Provides assessment and treatment interventions consistent with the program model.

Conducts clinical and risk assessments.

Collaborates with individuals to create individualized, person-centered treatment plans.

Demonstrates competency in age-related or specialty issues and developmental needs for each population served.

Works with clients to develop appropriate discharge plans utilizing natural support.

Maintains collaborative relationships with family members and other service providers.

Provides crisis assessment and intervention to monitor status of clients in crisis.

Makes care in office, home, residential, and/or community-based settings based on program model and setting.

Maintains client and staff records according to agency policy.

Provides coverage for team members during periods of absence.

Participates in weekly supervision, consultations, and meetings.

Transports clients using agency vehicles and/or personal vehicles based on program model and setting.

Participates in all required CHR training and obtains and/or maintains certification in an EBP if applicable.

In residential programs, therapists prioritize safety and physical presence, participating as full members of the milieu.

Qualifications:

• Education: Master’s Degree or higher in related field.
• Experience: Experience working with trauma, mental illness and/or serious emotional disorders and/or substance use disorders preferred.
• Licensure/Certification/Registration: LMSW, LPC-A, LMFT-A required. LCSW, LMFT, LPC, Licensed Psychologist preferred. LADC may be substituted for LCSW, LMFT, LPC or Licensed Psychologist in some programs. Other training may be required based on program.
• Valid Driver’s License for programs where transportation is required.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred.

Pay:

Starting at $61,252.26/yr minimum, and up commensurate upon experience. Actual rates are determined at the time of offer and are based off of relevant experience, as well as adherence to our internal equity policy. Many of our positions offer program/location differentials and/or sign-on incentives.