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  Full time

  MST Therapist

  Denver Area Youth Services Denver, CO, USA

  DAYS mission:             To provide a continuum of human services for all children, youth, and families. Position Summary:    To provide intensive, in-home and community-based MST therapy services to children and their families throughout Denver, Douglas, Adams, and Weld Counties. Multisystemic Therapy (MST) is an intensive family- and community-based treatment program that focuses on addressing all environmental systems that impact chronic juvenile offenders -- their homes and families, schools and teachers, neighborhoods and friends. MST recognizes that each system plays a critical role in a youth's world and each system requires attention when effective change is needed to improve the quality of life for youth and their families. MST has been proven effective at decreasing antisocial behaviors, arrest rates and out-of-home placements, while improving family relations and functioning. MST therapists concentrate on empowering parents and improving their effectiveness by identifying strengths and developing natural support systems and removing barriers. In the family-therapist collaboration, the family takes the lead in setting treatment goals and the therapist helps them to accomplish their goals. The qualified, selected applicant will carry a very small caseload, and work intensively with referred youth, their caregivers, juvenile court and other involved community resources. The position offers excellent professional development opportunities including extensive initial and ongoing training and expert team consultation in the MST model, family therapy, and other evidence-based interventions that support the attainment of treatment goals. Primary 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 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. Minimum Qualifications and Requirements: 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 youth may also qualify at the discretion of the agency. 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 Competent in computer skills required. Must have own car and clean driving record, significant driving is required.

  Feb 14, 2019
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  Full time

  MST Family Counselor

  Youth Villages Greenville, 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

  Feb 14, 2019
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  Full time

  MST Supervisor

  Vera French Community Mental Health Center Davenport, IA, USA

  Vera French is bringing highly acclaimed Multisystemic Therapy (MST) to Iowa and you can be a part of this ground-breaking, best-in-class treatment solution for at-risk youth and their families! Summary of Position:   Provide overall MST Team leadership, including planning, directing, organizing and supporting four MST therapists in providing outcome-driven MST with fidelity to the MST model Network with state, regional and community officials to cultivate appropriate referrals of youth and families to MST Conduct weekly individual and group supervision and participate in weekly consultation with MST expert consultants Provide 24-7 crisis support to MST therapists as needed and rotating on-call coverage for youth and their families Manage, track, and report MST outcome data to local, state and national auditors Qualifications/Requirements: Minimum of a Master's degree or Doctoral degree in Marriage & Family Therapy, Psychology, Social Work, or Counseling Clinically licensed in the State of Iowa, three years post licensure 2-5 years prior experience developing and managing clinical programs essential Previous experience working with at-risk youth and their families Experience with family therapy or providing MST services a plus Advanced technology skills: Microsoft Office Applications, spreadsheet skills (Excel), word processing (Word), PowerPoint, Electronic Medical Records, etc. JOIN OUR TEAM!   We offer a competitive salary, on-call pay & a sign-on bonus! Paid Holiday, Vacation & Sick Leave Group Health, Dental and Vision Insurance 401(k) with employer contribution & matching Tuition & Loan Reimbursement Program Life Insurance, AD&D, LTD & AFLAC Opportunities for CEU's To learn more about Vera French Community Mental Health Center  click here!

  Feb 11, 2019
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  Full time

  MST Therapist

  Homes for Kids of Ohio Inc. Youngstown, OH, USA

  Homes For Kids of Ohio Inc. has an immediate opening for a Licensed Clinician to provide intensive home based programming to juvenile justice/child welfare involved youth. Multisystemic Therapy (MST) is an evidence based, intensive, family and community treatment model that focuses on addressing all environmental systems that impact chronic juvenile offenders, their homes and families, schools and teachers, neighborhoods and friends. MST services would be provided in Ashtabula, Mahoning and Trumbull counties. The ideal candidate for this position possess the desire and ability to work with families and youth in a non-traditional therapeutic setting (home and community based) and within the context of a flexible schedule (whatever it takes to meet a family's needs). Eligible candidates must possess a Masters Degree and be licensed by the State of Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, Marriage & Family Therapist Board. Homes For Kids offers: A Creative and Strength Based Work Environment A Competitive Salary Excellent Fringe Benefits (including paid time off, insurance) Performance Bonus Opportunities Excellent Clinical Development A Flexible Work Schedule Student Loan Repayment (for eligible employees)

  Feb 07, 2019