Multi Systemic Program Therapist

GENERAL FUNCTION

MST Program Therapists deliver intensive, home-based family therapy to adolescents (ages 12–17) and their families referred by the County Probation Department or CFWB. Therapists conduct assessments, develop treatment plans with families, implement interventions addressing risk factors across family, peer, school, and community contexts, and maintain fidelity to the MST model. Therapists participate in weekly supervision, carry a caseload of no more than six families, and provide 24/7 on-call support on a rotating basis.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must successfully complete background checks including Department of Justice (DOJ)/Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) fingerprint clearance and Child Abuse Central Index (CACI) screening.

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling or related field leading to licensure as LCSW, LMFT or LPCC in California required.

• Must be licensed or license eligible with current California license or registration.

• Minimum two years experience providing therapy to adolescents and families, preferably with youth involved in juvenile justice or child welfare.

• Experience with cognitive-behavioral therapy, pragmatic family therapy and behavioral interventions required.

• Knowledge of adolescent development and the ecological factors influencing behavior; ability to engage resistant youth and families.

• Strong interpersonal, time-management, organizational and documentation skills; intermediate computer literacy.

• Physical ability to conduct home visits, including climbing stairs and lifting up to 50 pounds; ability to participate in crisis interventions.

• Valid California driver’s license, clear DMV record and ability to drive agency vehicles and possess current CPR/Pediatric First Aid certification.

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) capability preferred.

EFFECT ON END RESULT

This position ensures that MST families receive high-quality, culturally responsive therapy that reduces delinquency, improves family functioning, and promotes sustainable change.