MST Therapist - Psych (Multisystemic Therapy)

Purpose of the position

• The Juvenile Justice Initiative Program with SCO Family of Services consists of a small team of mental health professionals.
• Our mission is focused on helping youth and their families gain the necessary tools and skills to reduce further court involvement while strengthening the family system.
• This community-based clinician provides in home counseling to adjudicated youth and their families multiple times per week.
• The therapist uses evidenced based clinical practices to empower youth and families by creating strength-based behavior change that will be sustained long after treatment ends.
• The MST team strives to keep youths out of the system and keep families together.
• The ideal candidate for this position is a clinician grounded in strength-based practices and a social justice advocate.

• Specific responsibilities
• Provide in home family counseling, support and crisis intervention to a small case load of 5-6 families.
• Conduct MST assessments and adhere to evidenced based clinical counseling modalities.
• Design cognitive behavioral interventions for youth and families.
• Collaborate with stakeholders such as schools, DOP, ACS and pro-social programs.
• Advocate for families by attending court or probation meetings.
• Update stakeholders with treatment progress.
• Participate in weekly group supervision and consultation, as well as individual supervision.
• Complete all required documentation.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.
• All sessions must be completed in the family’s home.

Qualifications

• Previous experience with family therapy, or in home counseling, to youth and their families.
• Flexible work schedule. Some evening and occasional weekend work is required.
• Ability to handle a high work load and adhere to program deadlines with high quality written documentation.
• Knowledge and experience in the Juvenile Justice System a plus as well as experience in a preventive ACS program desired.