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MST Supervisor

Home of the Innocents Home of the Innocents, East Market Street, Louisville, KY, USA

The primary purpose of your job is to lead a team of 3-4 therapists in implementing Multisystemic Therapy (MST). MST is a well-researched community-based treatment model directed at youth involved in criminal activity and their family. You will provide overall leadership and direction to the program to ensure that best practice standards are developed, refined, evaluated and maintained. Duties & Responsibilities Carry clinical and administrative supervisory responsibilities for 1-2 MST teams of 2-4 therapists each Conduct weekly group supervision and training for MST team to assure adherence to MST principles and the MST analytic process, and to assure clinician competency in implementation of interventions Conduct individual supervision as needed to target clinician competency needs and to remove individual barriers to effective implementation of MST treatment Assure availability of clinical and administrative support to clinicians 24 hours/day, 7 days/week Collaborate with stakeholders, both external in the community and within the agency Promote and educate about MST with both internal and external stakeholders Generate and manage case referrals and manage clinician caseloads Collaborate actively with MST Expert around implementation of MST by the program, and to ensure continued development of own clinical skills and knowledge of relevant research Manage and report data on clinical outcomes and program practices Deliver MST to a caseload of 1-2 families as outlined in MST Therapist job description, as required to address program needs Qualifications Master’s degree in clinical or counseling Psychology, Social Work, or a related subject area required. Independent licensure as an LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, etc. in the state of KY preferred. Must possess a valid driver’s license and have reliable transportation to transport multiple clients at once. Two years of clinical supervisory-level experience preferred. Must live within a reasonable distance to designated service area. Preferred Experience: Significant clinical experience in treating serious antisocial behavior in youth Direct use of pragmatic (i.e., structural, strategic and functional) family therapies Individual therapy with adolescents and adults using cognitive behavioral techniques Marital therapy using behaviorally-based approaches Behavioral therapy 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) Provision of group and individual clinical supervision Leadership role including hiring, performance evaluation, and holding supervisees accountable for performance Training and collaboration with outside agencies 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 Working conditions Works in office area(s) as well as in other community settings (e.g., social services agencies, DCBS offices, courts, client homes). Requires extensive travel to client homes and throughout the community. Moves intermittently during working hours. Is subject to frequent interruptions. Is involved with clients, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc. under all conditions and circumstances. Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset clients, family members, personnel, and visitors. Communicates with other departmental supervisors. Works beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays, when necessary. Is involved in community/civic health matters/projects, as appropriate. Physical requirements Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday. Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position. Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to ensure that the requirements of this position can be fully met. Must function independently, and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with clients, personnel, and support agencies. Must be able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, emotionally upset, and at times, hostile people within the facility. May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of clients during emergency situations. Direct reports MST Therapists

Dec 31, 2019

Full time

MST Supervisor: Eastern New Mexico

Mental Health Resources, Inc. Clovis, NM, USA

Summary of Duties: Multi-Systemic Therapy Supervisor manages, coordinates and provides clinical oversight to the agency’s MST program. Director carries out supervisory responsibilities following the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Examples of ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Responsible for interviewing, recommend hiring and training employees Planning, assigning and directing work Assign caseloads and related duties Coordinates activities of staff in providing MST counseling services to assist the client with problems of emergency or crisis nature Assures MST staff accessibility to clients when needed at time most likely to promote engagement Responsible for intake, triage and initial/psychosocial assessment of all MST referrals in close consultation with the clinical director Keep a log of client intakes and demographics Representation of agency within respective communities in a professional manner Regular engagement with stakeholders and referral sources within the agency and community to provide education about the benefit of MST and ensure new and continued referrals to the MST program. Maintains a commitment to positive teamwork Participate in management meetings, develops and tracks program CQI initiatives as indicated. Conducts weekly supervision for MST staff to assure adherence to MST principals. Maintain HIPPA and client confidentiality at all times Regular and consistent attendance for the assigned work schedule is essential. Supervising of any additional MST staff. Typical Decisions : Determination of the appropriateness of referred client fit for MST program based on assessment. Corrections and edits to be made to MST therapists’ weekly treatment plans. Knowledge of : MST principals and standards, CYFD, and Medicaid policies Skill in: Supervising, delegation, multitasking, problem solving, decision making, listening, adaptable to changes, c ommunicating clearly both verbally and in writing, operating a personal computer and standard software, and typing. Education: Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling Experience: At least three years’ experience in working with youth with antisocial acting out behaviors.(Preferred) At least 3 years’ experience in providing clinical supervision. (Preferred) Licenses and Certifications: Must have a valid New Mexico Driver’s License and be independently licensed as an LPCC, LISW, LCSW with the NM Counseling and Therapy Board or the NM Social Work Board. Benefits: Competitive Pay 3 weeks PTO the first year License renewal coverage $600.00 a year training allowance Student Loan Repayment eligibility Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance 401K

Dec 19, 2019

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