HCBS Therapist, MST

SUN BEHAVIORAL HEALTH GROUP • Hopewell, VA

19h

About The Position

The Multisystemic Therapist (MST) provides intensive, home- and community-based therapy to youth with serious behavioral, emotional, and/or substance use challenges who are at risk of out-of-home placement. The MST Therapist works collaboratively with families, schools, probation, child welfare, and other community systems to reduce problem behaviors and improve family functioning. Services are delivered using the evidence-based Multisystemic Therapy model with a strong focus on accountability, outcomes, and fidelity to the MST approach.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related human services field required
• License eligible or actively pursuing clinical licensure preferred
• Experience working with at-risk youth and families preferred
• Strong crisis intervention and engagement skills
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required
• Ability to pass background checks and meet agency hiring standards
• Strong clinical assessment and intervention skills.
• Ability to engage resistant or high-risk families effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Cultural humility and commitment to equity and inclusion.
• Ability to work independently while remaining accountable to a team-based model.

Nice To Haves

• Full clinical licensure (LCSW, LPC, or equivalent).
• Prior experience with MST or other evidence-based family therapy models.
• Experience working with justice-involved youth or child welfare systems.

Responsibilities

• Deliver intensive, evidence-based MST interventions to youth and families in home, school, and community settings.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments addressing family, peer, school, and community systems.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans aligned with MST principles and program guidelines.
• Maintain a small caseload (typically 4–6 families) to ensure intensity and responsiveness of services.
• Provide crisis intervention and on-call support to families as required by MST program standards.
• Partner closely with caregivers to build strengths, improve parenting skills, and promote sustainable change.
• Collaborate with schools, juvenile justice, social services, and other stakeholders involved in the youth’s care.
• Advocate for youth and families while maintaining professional boundaries and ethical standards.
• Complete timely, accurate, and compliant clinical documentation in accordance with agency policies, MST standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in weekly individual supervision, group supervision, and MST consultation calls.
• Track outcomes and ensure fidelity to the MST model, including participation in quality assurance activities.
• Complete all required MST training and ongoing professional development activities.
• Stay current on evidence-based practices, trauma-informed care, and cultural responsiveness.
• Contribute to a positive, collaborative team environment.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Option for Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Opportunities for collaboration and mentoring with experienced Mental Health Professionals invested in your professional development.
• A #jobthatmatters improving the lives of people in your community.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level