Instructor/ MST Expert

University of Colorado•Aurora, CO

10d•$75,000 - $85,000•Remote

About The Position

The Rocky Mountain Multisystemic Therapy (MST) Network at the 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 program outcomes, and support successful implementation and sustainability of the MST model. The MST Expert will collaborate with an MST coach, MST Co-Director(s), and other MST professionals to support approximately 8–10 community-based MST programs through weekly consultation, ongoing training, and clinical and organizational guidance. The position partners with community agencies to address organizational and systems-level challenges and strengthen program effectiveness. Work is remote from within the United States, with travel as needed to partner sites; the posting estimates travel at approximately 35%–50% of work time. Potential partner states named in the posting include Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, Texas, and Washington. The role requires a master's degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or a related field and at least one year of professional experience as an MST supervisor and/or MST Expert. The employee must be willing and able to pass a national criminal background check. The position is not eligible for overtime compensation unless it is non-exempt. The anticipated hiring range is $75,000–$85,000. The University of Colorado offers benefits including medical, dental, disability, life and vision insurance; an employer contribution to a 401(a) retirement plan; paid vacation, sick leave and holidays; tuition benefits; and a reduced-rate ECO Pass for RTD bus and light rail service.

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.
Must be willing and able 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 effectively engage individuals and families from varied cultural, socioeconomic, and geographic backgrounds.
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, 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, correlations, 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, to assess program performance, identify improvement areas, 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 MST implementation and sustainability.
Assess MST teams’ ongoing training and development needs, develop and document individualized development plans, and provide resources and guidance on research-supported interventions.
Coordinate program support and share expertise with the MST Coach, MST Co-Directors, Network Partner Director, and community agency partners; 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 as required, estimated at approximately 35%–50% of work time.