Community Based Therapist

SOUTHWEST KEY PROGRAMS•Georgetown, TX

1d•Remote

About The Position

The Community based therapist is responsible for providing Multi Systemic Therapy services per the model through ongoing support and training on the MST model. The MST Therapist must maintain a flexible work schedule that will include working primarily afternoons and evenings, some weekends and will be included in an on-call rotation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, or related field from a four-year college or university with minimum of two years of experience working in services for families and/or youth or Master’s Degree in clinical or counseling Psychology, Social Work, or a related subject area.
Professional licensure as LPC-Associate, LMFT-Associate, or LMSW under clinical supervision required, full licensure as an LPC, LMFT, LCSW preferred.
Ability and willingness to work with families in their own homes
Flexibility to work when families are available including evenings and weekends.
Excellent interpersonal communication skills
Strong clinical skills
Ability to adapt and individualize program interventions to utilize family strengths and skills.
Skill in handling multiple tasks and meeting multiple deadlines.
Valid Driver’s License, maintain current insurance and registration and clear driving record.
Clear result from a criminal background check.
Clear drug screen results from the organization’s designated medical facility.
Must be able to obtain First Aid Certification (CPR).
Must be able to drive and sit for extended periods of time.
Daily use of various office equipment.
Bending, stooping, climbing up stairs and lifting to 15 lbs. required to complete daily tasks.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
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 the treatment
Social skills assessment and intervention

Responsibilities

Provide direct clinical treatment using the MST treatment model and principles
Conduct assessments of the client and family informing the conceptualization of the behaviors to be addressed via a goal-oriented treatment plan
Will provide therapeutic services in a home and community-based environment
Actively participate as part of the therapy team.
Participate in ongoing MST training and consultation and case planning
Assist families by actively referring them to appropriate services and supports.
Assist families with both clinical and concrete services.
Perform data entry related to clients in a timely manner as directed by the MST supervisor
Perform basic accountability tasks related to the job, which include compiling and maintain all necessary records.
Regular and punctual attendance.
Collaborate with stakeholders, both external in the community (schools, Probation, service providers, etc.) and within the funding agency
Deliver MST services to a caseload of up to 6 families, as required to address program needs
Participate in a 24 hours on-call schedule alternating with other team members
Will work with a diverse population
Will work remotely most of the time except for team supervision and as needed due to program needs
Additional duties as assigned