Bilingual Spanish MST Therapist (Multisystemic Therapy) - Qns

SCO Family of Services•New York, NY

About The Position

The Bilingual Spanish MST Therapist provides in-home family counseling, support, and crisis intervention to a caseload of 5–6 families. The therapist conducts Multisystemic Therapy (MST) assessments, uses evidence-based clinical counseling modalities, and designs cognitive behavioral interventions for youth and families. All sessions must take place in the family’s home. The role involves collaborating with schools, DOP, ACS, and pro-social programs; advocating for families at court or probation meetings; and updating stakeholders on treatment progress. The therapist participates in weekly group supervision and consultation, as well as individual supervision, and completes all required documentation. Other duties may be assigned. The therapist must be fluent in Spanish, including speaking and writing.

Requirements

Previous experience with family therapy or in-home counseling to youth and their families.
Fluency in spoken and written Spanish.
Ability to handle a high workload and meet program deadlines while producing high-quality written documentation.
Flexible work schedule; some evening and occasional weekend work is required.
Master’s degree required.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and experience in the Juvenile Justice System.
Experience in a preventive ACS program.
MSW, MFT, MHC, or related degree preferred.

Responsibilities

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