Instructor/ MST Expert

University of Colorado•Aurora, CO

9d•Remote

About The Position

The Rocky Mountain Multisystemic Therapy (MST) Network at the University of Colorado Anschutz Department of Pediatrics’ Kempe Center is seeking an MST Expert to support community-based MST programs in delivering high-quality, evidence-based services. The role provides specialized training, consultation, and guidance to MST therapists, supervisors, and agency leadership to strengthen clinical practice, improve outcomes, and support implementation and sustainability of the MST model. The MST Expert collaborates with an MST coach, MST Co-Director(s), the Network Partner Director, and community agencies to support approximately 8–10 programs through weekly consultation, ongoing training, and clinical and organizational guidance. The role is remote for employees located in the United States and includes travel as needed, approximately 35%–50% of work time. Partner sites may be in Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, Texas, and Washington.

Requirements

Master’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or a related field.
At least one year of professional experience serving as an MST supervisor and/or MST Expert.
Willingness and ability to pass a national criminal background check.
Clinical competence in family therapy, behavior therapy, and child development.
Ability to work with self-disciplined independence in an environment of ongoing accountability.
Strong leadership skills, integrity, and openness to continuous learning.
Demonstrated ability to engage individuals and families from varied cultural, socioeconomic, and geographic backgrounds.
Excellent interpersonal, verbal communication, and written communication skills.
Ability to thrive in a team-based environment.

Nice To Haves

Two years of professional experience as an MST supervisor and/or MST Expert.
One year of professional experience delivering trainings, workshops, or presentations to professional audiences.
Five years of experience providing home- and/or community-based clinical services using systemic approaches to treatment.
Familiarity with research literature on the causes, correlates, and treatments of delinquency is desirable.

Responsibilities

Provide weekly clinical consultation for up to 10 MST teams, supporting therapists and supervisors in implementing and maintaining fidelity to the MST treatment model.
Provide ongoing training, coaching, and professional development to MST therapists and supervisors, including facilitating portions of MST Orientation Trainings, Advanced Supervisor Workshops, and quarterly booster trainings.
Lead and participate in quality assurance and improvement activities, including Program Implementation Reviews (PIRs), and develop strategies to strengthen clinical outcomes and program effectiveness.
Collaborate with MST supervisors, agency leadership, and community stakeholders to identify and address organizational, clinical, and systems-level challenges affecting implementation and sustainability.
Assess MST teams’ training and development needs, develop and document individualized development plans, and provide resources and guidance on research-supported interventions.
Coordinate program support with the MST Coach, MST Co-Directors, Network Partner Director, and community agency partners, and provide consultation coverage for other MST Experts as needed.
Maintain expert knowledge of MST principles, practices, and quality standards through ongoing professional development and consultation.
Support MST programs through remote collaboration and travel approximately 35%–50% of work time, as required.