Therapist, MST

About the role

Community Solutions, Inc. (CSI) is a mission‑driven nonprofit with over 60 years of experience providing community‑based services for individuals involved in child welfare, juvenile justice, or criminal justice systems. As an MST Therapist at the CSI Kansas City Office in Overland Park, KS, you will deliver evidence‑based Multisystemic Therapy to youth and families involved in the juvenile justice system or at risk of out‑of‑home placement, providing intensive home‑based therapy within a 90‑minute radius covering Wyandotte, Doniphan, Atchison, Leavenworth, Douglas, Johnson, and Miami counties.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of individuals and families to identify presenting problems, strengths and systemic factors contributing to difficulties.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on the principles of Multisystemic Therapy, incorporating relevant evidence‑based interventions and strategies.
• Provide direct therapeutic interventions to at‑risk youth and their families, and collaborate with other key members.
• Implement crisis management strategies as needed to address immediate safety concerns for clients and their families.
• Participate in individual and group supervision training to enhance clinical skills and ensure fidelity to the MST model.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of client progress, including session notes, treatment plans, and outcome measures.
• Collaborate with other professionals and service providers involved in the client’s ecosystem, including social services, schools, court, mental health agencies, etc.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related field (Bachelor’s degree considered with relevant experience).
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to travel to clients’ homes and possibly transport multiple clients.
• Ability to live within a 90‑minute travel time from the designated service area.
• Ability to work independently and manage a caseload while adhering to program requirements and deadlines.
• Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills, with the ability to formulate comprehensive treatment plans.
• Demonstrated commitment to cultural competence and trauma‑informed practice.

Benefits

• Generous Time Off: 2 weeks of vacation first year (increasing to 3 weeks after 1 year), 7 days of sick time, and 4 floating holidays.
• Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, and voluntary vision plans, plus FSA, short‑term disability, accident insurance, hospital coverage, life insurance, and AD&D options.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan: Automatic enrollment with a 100% company match up to 4%.
• Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement after 1 year, plus ongoing training and opportunities for certification.
• Mileage Reimbursement: Reimbursement for business‑related travel at the current IRS rate.

Pay

Annual Salary: $50,000‑$55,000