Family Intervention Specialist - 1737

CENTRAL COUNTIES CENTER FOR MENTAL•Killeen, TX

9d•$24 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

MST is an intensive family- and community-based treatment program that addresses all environments that impact high risk youth - homes and families, schools and teachers, neighborhoods and friends. MST clinicians 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. MST clinicians maintain a caseload of 4-6 families. They engage the primary caregiver and other key participants in active change-oriented treatment by identifying and overcoming barriers to engagement. MST clinicians implement a problem conceptualization, treatment planning, intervention implementation, outcome review and strategy revision procedure using the MST Analytic Process. They maintain clear and concise documentation of treatment efforts that promote peer and supervisory review and feedback, and that demonstrate compliance with the nine MST Principles and the MST Analytic Process. MST clinicians provide direct clinical treatment using methods compatible with MST principles and practices and participate in all MST training, supervision, consultation, and MST Therapist development activities. All services are provided in a person-centered, trauma-informed manner.

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.
Must possess a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record to travel to client’s homes and possibly transport multiple clients at once.
Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods of time.
Ability to see, hear, and communicate effectively to perform job duties.
Ability to use a computer, telephone, and standard office equipment for prolonged periods.
Ability to perform repetitive tasks such as typing, filing, and data entry.
Ability to lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.
Ability to interact frequently with consumers, staff, and the public in a professional and customer focused manner.
Ability to respond appropriately to challenging or unpredictable situations, including safely de-escalating and managing interactions with individuals who may exhibit verbally or physically escalated behavior, in accordance with training and Center policies.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the position safely and effectively, including maintaining professionalism, sound judgment, appropriate interpersonal interactions, concentration, and the ability to respond appropriately in stressful or crisis situations, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to work in an environment with frequent interruptions and changing priorities.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Nice To Haves

Professional licensure – under clinical supervision - as an LPC-Associate/LMFT-Associate/LMSW
Professional licensure as an LP, LPC, LCSW, LMFT (LPHA)
Direct use of pragmatic (i.e., structural, strategic, and functional) family therapies
Therapy with children and adults using cognitive-behavioral techniques
Couples therapy using behaviorally-based approaches
Implementation of interventions within or between systems in the youth’s natural ecology (i.e., family, peer, school, and neighborhood)
Collaboration and partnership with community agencies
Previous work providing in-home or community-based therapy services
Bilingual Required: English and Spanish

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.
Maintain a caseload of 4-6 families.
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, 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 the nine MST Principles and the MST Analytic Process.
Provide direct clinical treatment using methods compatible with MST principles and practices.
Participate in all MST training, supervision, consultation, and MST Therapist development activities.
Provide clinical treatment to families using the MST treatment model and principles.
Conduct a thorough assessment of the client and family: gather information on behaviors of concern and strengths in the family and their ecology to inform conceptualization of the problem behaviors and interactions within the family’s ecological context.
Engage in weekly case planning and evaluation of case progress, with ongoing support from your supervisor and team members, including through group supervision.
Receive regular training, professional development, supervision, and consultation activities designed to help you acquire extensive clinical skills within the MST treatment model.
Work comfortably with a diverse community of clients.
Learn how to effectively connect with the families in the communities served by the team.
Continuously work to engage the primary caregiver, family members, supports, and community agency staff (school, probation, child welfare) in change-oriented treatment.
Be on-call during the week and on a rotating schedule for coverage during the weekends.
Develops and implements individualized program plans.
Maintains clients’ progress records.
Serves as liaison between clients and their families, judicial systems, and treatment providers.
Assists with (intra) and (inter) agency service coordination and referral concerns.
Work behavior must be compatible with Center value statement.
Demonstrate high ethical standards, trustworthiness, and personal integrity.
Regular attendance, dependability, and promptness are required for the work day or agreed upon hours 100% of the time, to ensure consistency and completeness of program’s processes.
Successfully complete training required to maintain skill competency and cross training to ensure consistency across program procedures.
Complete continuing education as required by professional standards and the Center.