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SOUTHERN COLORADO COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY   JOB DESCRIPTION  JOB TITLE:                        Multisystemic (MST) Therapist REPORTS TO:                     MST Supervisor SUPERVISES:                     Not a supervisory position EMPLOYEE STATUS:         Regular/full-time/salaried/exempt     SUMMARY OF POSITION:   This is a professional level counseling/therapy position for treatment juvenile youth and their families using a multisystemic approach. MST training will be provided.   PERFORMANCE CRITERIA:  These are the most significant performance factors involved with this position and they will be the principal factors on which the employee will be evaluated: Conduct MST assessment to include, but not limited to: Review of referral information Identifying and engaging key participants Identifying systemic strengths and weaknesses 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, outcome review and strategy revision procedure using the MST Analytic Process Maintain clear and concise documentation of treatment efforts that promotes peer and supervisory review and feedback. While demonstrating compliance with the 9 MST Principles and the MST Analytic Process. Show ownership of and works with clinical team to ensure program is meeting targets as outlined by MST model and funding contracts. Collaborate with all relevant systems and key participants within each system to ensure their buy-in and cooperation throughout MST treatment Provide direct clinical treatment using methods compatible with MST principles and practices. Participates in all MST training, supervision and consultation activities in a manner that supports professional development and team growth. Represents Peaceful Spirit and SoCoCAA within our communities in such a way that reflect professionalism and commitment to quality. Supports the development of a positive culture for the MST team and Peaceful Spirit as a whole Perform other related duties as assigned by the MST Supervisor or Division Director. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Masters degree or within one year of finishing master’s degree in social work, counseling, or other behavioral health related field required. Relevant work experience may substitute for degree upon Division Director and Executive Director approval. MST training is provided and no previous MST experience needed.                  Preferred experience: Experience treating antisocial behavior in youth Direct use of pragmatic (i.e. structural, strategic and functional) family therapies. Individual therapy with children 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.) Working within the Colorado Department of Human Services systems.   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.  Must have demonstrated satisfactory record keeping skills.  Recovering substance abusers must have a minimum of three years of continuous sobriety. Must abide by SoCoCAA/Peaceful Spirit Alcohol Drug Free policy.  Must have demonstrated ability to handle confidential information in an appropriate manner.  References must show a strong history of working well in a team setting, with associates and the public; work references will be required.  Must pass the Criminal History and Child Abuse/Neglect background checks.  Must have a valid Colorado driver’s license, provide evidence of insurance, and be insurable under SoCoCAA. Must provide your own vehicle, reimbursement at SoCoCAA mileage rate. LANGUAGE SKILLS  Ability to communicate clearly and accurately, orally and in written form. Ability to accurately complete paperwork specific to MST reporting criteria. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide. REASONING ABILITY Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times as required by the program.  Ability to apply and work within MST Model. Ability to maintain personal safety while conducting home visits – access home environments. Ability to make determinations as to when to seek assistance in performance of duties.  PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Lifting a minimum of 20 pounds may be required. Position involves standing and sitting for long periods. WORK ENVIRONMENT Frequent trips requiring entry/exit from vehicle at client homes and when making community contacts. Frequent communication with employees, clients and others on a daily basis, including telephone as well as face-to-face interaction. Work requires employee to provide own vehicle.  Work is primarily out of the office and there is some exposure to stress.    ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS:  Time as needed to serve clients.

WE’RE HIRING. Change the lives of at-risk youth with a program that is proven effective through clinical trials.  The MST Therapist will develop best-in-class professional skills through training in Multi-Systemic Therapy (MST), an intervention for at-risk youth (ages 12-17) and their families. As an MST Therapist, you will interact with families, youth, community members, and schools.  You will be part of a diverse team of therapists and a supervisor, with whom you will participate in weekly group supervision and team consultation.  MST is an intensive intervention, and MST Therapists carry low caseloads so that they can focus 100% of their time on providing assistance to the youth’s guardian and other key participants directly involved in the care and treatment of the youth. Staff to family ratio shall not exceed 1:5 for each team member. The therapist will implement problem identification, treatment planning and intervention implementation utilizing the MST process and 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 will 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 minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Human Services field and two (2) years experience with troubled youth populations OR a Bachelor’s degree in a nonrelated field and four (4) years experience in the human service field OR Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or other related Human Services field and one (1) year of experience with at-risk youth OR a Professional Licensure in the state of North Carolina. 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.