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• Full time

  Multi-systemic Therapy Supervisor Life Changing Solutions LLC

  lifechangingsolutionsllc Washington, DC, USA

  MST Supervisor supervises a team of 4 MST Therapists. The supervisor conducts weekly clinical supervision and participates in weekly consultation. This position requires initial and on-going training in the Multi-systemic Therapy Model. A great candidate for this position, is an individual who learns quickly, favors CBT and believes in empowering families to take control of their situation. The ideal candidate will have experience working in the behavioral health field. This individual should be licensed at LICSW or LPC. Responsibilities: Supervise 4 therapists and conduct supervision and consultation. Ability to build relationships with referral sources and stakeholders. Ability to help market the MST program. Manage data collection for the MST program and report outcomes. Participate in convergence calls and booster trainings as needed. Conduct interviews and assist during the interviewing and hiring processes. Review progress notes, develop treatment plans and give clinical direction to therapist providing services. Serve as back-up to the therapists when needed and carry a caseload of 2 clients when necessary. Request authorizations when needed.

  Jul 19, 2019
• Full time

  MST Therapist

  Uplift Comprehensive Services Eastern North Carolina

  The MST Therapist will serve 100% of their time on the MST Team providing assistance to the individual's guardian and other key participants directly involved in the care and treatment of the individual to identify and overcome barriers to engagement. Staff to family ratio shall not exceed 1:5 for each team member. Implement problem identification, treatment planning and intervention implementation utilizing the MST process. To provide direct clinical treatment using methods compatible with MST principles and practices. In regards to  Multi-Systemic Therapy  this individual will serve as a team member with duties and responsibilities as follows: Participate in the 5-day MST Orientation, MST booster training, one (1) hour of supervision, and one (1) hour of consultation activities. Provide direct intervention, arranges, coordinates, and monitors services, that are provided in any location, on behalf of the recipient. Maintain clear and concise documentation of treatment efforts that includes a daily full service note that includes the purpose of contact, interventions provided, time spent performing the intervention, effectiveness, and signature of the person providing the service. Participate in on-call rotation and the First Responder crisis response 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year on an alternating schedule as outlined in the Policies and Procedures for First Responder/Crisis Policies and Procedures. Develop and maintain high familiarity with all MST participants to provide competent coverage. Flexible Work Hours: Must have flexibility in working non-traditional work hours in implementing MST. Therapist must work flexible schedules to be available at times that are convenient to their clients as a strategy to remove access as a barrier to engagement in treatment. Often families work during normal and atypical work hours, making full family participation difficult without a flexible schedule. A flexible schedule allows staff to adjust their work schedules to work with families in the evening or on the weekends. Therapists may alter their work schedule on a weekly basis to provide better access to their client’s with approval from their supervisor. Therapists will not be required to work within normal business hours but may do so if this does not present barriers to client access to services. Therapists may work in excess of normal number of work hours in a given day, but can flex their time the following days if needed. Therapists have limited in-office requirements and will not be required to perform duties in the organization outside those related to the MST program unless otherwise specified by their direct supervisor or clinical director. Therapists are expected to participate fully in weekly group supervision and consultation as a standard part of their weekly schedule. Additional Responsibilities: Communicate with community members, parents, and others in advance to promote collaboration the mission of the organization. Will assist with other duties as deemed necessary to MST for continued growth and development of the program and agency. Have flexibility to provide MST in various environments including but not limited to the home, schools, homeless shelters, street locations, and jails and detention centers for stated funded individuals. Take the lead in the development of the Person Centered Plan and be responsible for planning meetings, revisions, updates, and implementation of the Person Centered Plan. Please Note: This position requires frequent travel. This position provide services to the following counties (Northampton County, Halifax County and Hertford County). Uplift will make attempts to have an agency vehicle accessible to you. In the event that one is not available, you will be required to use your personal vehicle. In such cases, mileage reimbursement will be given. QUALIFICATIONS : Successful applicant must possess a Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or other related Human Services field and one year experience with troubled youth populations or with at risk youth  OR  a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or other related Human Services field with at least two years experience in the human service field and significant clinical experience in treating serious antisocial behavior in youth. Applicant must possess a Valid North Carolina Driver’s license. Strong written/verbal skills required. Employment is contingent upon a background check, approved driving record, employment physical and drug screen. Applicant must be a qualified professional as defined in 10A NCAC 276 .0104. EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE:  Preferred experience in child and adult individual therapy, marital therapy, behavioral therapy, and the implementation of interventions in various settings, including the home, school, and community. Or knowledge in various theories and applications including but not limited to Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Child Development, Behavioral Therapies, or social skills assessment and intervention.

  Jul 18, 2019
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  Full time

  MST Clinician

  Family Preservation Services of Virginia Harrisonburg, VA, USA

  Do you have the heart, desire and passion along with the knowledge, skills and abilities it takes to help children, families and individuals who are struggling with behavioral or mental health disorders? Are you a team player, understanding the holistic approach and the importance of communication and collaboration? Do you want to become part of an organization that cares about your personal and professional growth?   If you have answered YES to these three questions, then we should have a conversation! As a leader in the area of mental health and behavioral health services, Family Preservation Services of Virginia, with the support and collective expertise of our global parent company, Pathways, will continue our commitment to promoting positive change in the individuals, families and communities we impact each day. Summary: Multisystemic Therapy (MST) Clinician (www.mstservices.com) for Family Preservation Services, Inc.  Grow your career, be challenged and realize the potential in yourself and others around you!  If you are passionate about serving youth and families in their homes, have superior interpersonal, & open communication skills, desire to work in an environment with constructive oversight & focus on successful outcomes, we want you! If you are positive, vibrant, flexible, and compassionate, we want you! We are seeking an individual with mental health clinical training and experience to implement  Multisystemic Therapy (MST). MST  is a top researched community-based intervention model directed at families with youth ages 12 through 17 years old where there is involvement in the juvenile justice system. More information on this treatment model may be found here: www.mstservices.com . Duties include assessment, treatment, documentation, and collaboration with caregivers, families, youth, and community stakeholders. You will function as part of a  MST  team and will participate in weekly team supervision and consultation. Must be willing and able to work a flexible schedule based on families’ availability. Specific experience in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy including trauma treatment, Structural Family Therapy, Strategic Family Therapy, and behaviorally-based treatments preferred. Master's in mental health or related field required; This is a full-time position with competitive benefits, including opportunities for thorough training in this highly researched evidence-based model.    If you want to impact change and do it effectively, if you want excellent training, licensure opportunities, effective and meaningful supervision, to gain clinical experiences and skills, please apply! EXPECT TO BE CHALLENGED, DEVELOPED, AND EXCITED, BOTH PERSONALLY AND PROFESSIONALLY!   Education Requirement: Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling or a related subject area. Persons with a related bachelor’s degree and significant clinical experience in treating court-involved youth may also qualify at the discretion of the agency.   Preferred Experience: Direct use of pragmatic (i.e. structural, strategic and functional) family therapies Individual interventions with children and adults using cognitive behavioral techniques Marital interventions using behaviorally-based approaches Behavioral interventions targeting school behavior and academic performance Implementation of interventions within or between systems in the youth’s natural ecology that affect or influence the behavior of youth (i.e. family, peer, school, and neighborhood) Collaboration and partnership with community agencies Previous work providing in-home or community-based mental health services   Preferred Knowledge: Family systems theory and application Social ecological theory and application Behavioral therapies theory and application Cognitive-behavioral therapy theory and application Pragmatic family therapies theory and application Child development research and its application in treatment Social skills assessment and intervention   Job Responsibilities: Conduct MST assessment including review of referral information, identifying and engaging key participants, identifying systemic strengths and weaknesses, and developing an analysis of the fit of problem behaviors within the ecological context. Engage primary caregiver and other key participants in active change-oriented treatment by identifying and overcoming barriers to engagement. Implement a problem conceptualization, treatment planning, intervention implementation, case outcome review, and strategy revision procedure using the MST Analytic Process. Maintain clear and concise documentation of treatment efforts that promote peer and supervisory review and feedback, and that demonstrate compliance with the 9 MST Principles and the MST Analytic Process. Ability to engage and collaborate with all relevant systems and key participants within each system, to maintain alignment throughout MST treatment. Provide direct clinical treatment using methods compatible with MST principles and practices. Participate in all MST training, supervision and consultation activities.   Base salary range: $43,000-$48,000, commensurate with experience.   Since our inception in 1992, Family Preservation Services (FPS) of Virginia has been a leader and innovator in the development of community-based services here in the Commonwealth of Virginia. FPS of Virginia currently operates 30 office sites, each designed to meet the unique needs of each community through the integration and use of evidence based and trauma-informed practices. With more than 900 employees servicing more than 3,000 individuals and families each year, FPS is the largest private provider of community based services in Virginia. FPS is committed to creating the best possible work environment for our team members and offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, FSAs, vacation, sick, basic and optional life insurance, EAP, 401k Plan where the company matches 50% of the first 6% of eligible compensation up to an annual maximum of $750.  FPS is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or any other protected characteristic.

  Jul 18, 2019
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  Full time

  MST Family Counselor

  Youth Villages Greensboro, NC, USA

  Company Overview Youth Villages has been a national leader in the implementation of research-based treatment philosophies in the field of children's mental and behavioral health. Our commitment to helping troubled children and their families find success spans 30+ years and includes a comprehensive array of programs and services.    If you are looking for a positive career move where you are meeting the challenges of life and striving to make a positive difference, then Youth Villages is the place for you. We are looking for people with a strong sense of purpose and focus to continually build confidence in yourself and our organization.   Position Overview Carries a caseload of 4-5 families.  Intensive treatment requires counselor to meet with each family at least three times per week.  Develops individualized treatment plans for each case.  Ongoing assessments and reviews of treatment progress are performed on a regular basis Documents all sessions within a pre-established cycle time.  Documentation is web-based and most locations provide voice-recognition technology. Maintains on-call availability to clients during the week.  Counselors rotate on-call availability on weekends, requiring approximately one on-call weekend per month. Drive up to 60-80 miles to meet with families in the home Counselors provide treatment in individual families' homes in a wide array of settings and communities Works closely with multiple types of clinical supervision provided in individual and group settings led by trained and licensed MST professionals.  Review of progress generally occurs at frequent intervals. Develops strong community relationships and resources with which to provide families as part of treatment.   Additional Information Schedule is flexible and non-traditional; based around the availability of youth and families served. Applicants must have a valid driver’s license, a personal vehicle to use for work purposes and auto insurance. Community Based staff will be reimbursed for applicable mileage   Qualifications for Family Counselors It is Youth Villages’ policy to hire only counselors that meet the Qualified Professional standard in the state of North Carolina. Please refer to the requirements below to ensure that your education and experience qualify you for the position to which you are applying.   Master’s Degree Applicants: Must possess degree at time of application Degree must be in a related field of study (refer to list below) Must have one year, post-graduation, full-time experience (2,000 hours) with designated population (refer to list below)   Bachelor’s Degree Applicants: Must possess degree at time of application Degree must be in a related field of study (refer to list below) Must have two years, post-graduation, full-time experience (4,000 hours) with designated population (refer to list below) Licensed Applicants: Must hold one of the following licenses in the state of North Carolina: LPCA, LMFTA, LCSWA, LPA, or LCSASA   Degrees Accepted: Social Work Counseling Psychology Criminal Justice Marriage and Family Therapy Exceptions may be made for other degrees in a behavioral science that includes a minimum of 30 semester hours in human development, human behavior, child development, family intervention technique, diagnostic measures, or therapeutic techniques.   Experience Accepted: Experience must be with at-risk youth, i.e., youth with one or more of the following behaviors: Truancy, Alcohol/Substance Abuse, Homicidal/Suicidal Ideations, Problem Sexual Behavior, Verbal/Physical Aggression, Runaway, Antisocial Behaviors Experience should include clinical case management or practice of therapeutic interventions Other Skills Required: Excellent written, verbal, and oral skills Exceptional time-management skills Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously Strong organizational skills and attention to detail Experience doing family therapy or providing MST services is a plus   Experience growth and development through our continuous training, as well as tuition and licensure reimbursement, or pursue opportunities to advance both clinically and administratively with Youth Villages.   Additional Benefits   Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug Coverage and Vision Retirement Savings Pension Plan 403 (b) 2 weeks paid vacation 12 paid sick days per year 10 paid holidays Paid Parental Leave Mileage & Cell Phone Reimbursement (when applicable)   EOE

  Jul 17, 2019