Family Therapist - MST (6080)

One Hope United•St. Charles, IL

About The Position

One Hope United is seeking a therapist with a systemic perspective to work with families and adolescents ages 12–17.5 in their natural home environment. The therapist provides family therapy services addressing severe behavioral issues among referred youth. The role maintains a caseload of five families at a time and includes availability to families by phone 24 hours a day, seven days a week, except during vacations and personal time off. The therapist works independently and flexibly, travels to meetings, and receives MST certification through five-day training, with additional training as required.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or a related subject area; alternatively, a bachelor’s degree with substantial social service experience working with families and youth.
Must have a car to travel to meetings.
Ability to work independently and flexibly.

Responsibilities

Conduct MST assessments by reviewing referral information, identifying and engaging key participants, identifying systemic strengths and weaknesses, and developing interventions for referral behaviors.
Engage primary caregivers and other key participants in active, change-oriented solutions.
Conduct sessions and meetings in youths’ natural environments, including homes, schools, court dates, and community settings.
Maintain clear, concise documentation that facilitates peer and supervisory review and feedback and demonstrates compliance with the 9 MST Principles and the MST Analytic Process.
Engage and collaborate with relevant systems and key participants to maintain alignment throughout MST treatment.
Participate in MST training, supervision, and consultation activities.
Maintain a caseload of five families at a time.
Be available to families by phone 24 hours a day, seven days a week, except during vacations and personal time off.
Work independently and flexibly.
Travel to meetings using a car.
Complete five-day training on the MST model and additional training as required.

Benefits

Tuition assistance up to $2,500 per year.
Up to four weeks of paid vacation days, up to six paid personal days, up to five paid sick days annually, and a mental health day.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
403(b) retirement plan.
Flexible spending accounts and health savings account.
Agency-paid life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage up to $50,000, based on salary.
Voluntary supplemental plans for employees, spouses, and children.
Voluntary legal plans and pet insurance.
Agency-paid long-term and short-term disability.
Career ladders, professional development, and promotion opportunities.
Free LCSW and LCPC supervision hours available in some locations.