Therapist (MST for Emerging Adults)

Good Shepherd Services•New York, NY

5d•Onsite

About The Position

MST-EA (Multisystemic Therapy for Emerging Adults) is an evidence-based adaptation of standard MST that addresses factors contributing to offending and behavioral health problems among emerging adults. It supports developmentally appropriate goals such as education, employment, and housing, and helps participants build effective social networks while retaining standard MST principles and service delivery. Treatment begins while the young adult is still in placement. The therapist serves eligible residents of the GSS Marian Hall Hard-to-Place program, helping stabilize high-risk young adults as they transition to the community and independent adulthood. The position is based at 337 East 17th Street, New York, NY 10003, and requires onsite work for 35 hours. The therapist provides home- and community-based services, participates in a weekly 24/7 on-call rotation as scheduled, and may need to work a flexible schedule, including some evenings, weekends, and holidays. Salary is listed as $58,000–$65,000 for MSW/MHC and $61,000–$75,000 for NYS LMSW/LMHC.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling.
NYS LMSW or LMHC required within six months of hire.
Competence in written, verbal, organizational, and prioritization skills.
Ability to work a flexible schedule when needed, including some evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to use public transportation for meetings and home visits.
Commitment to strength-based and/or youth-development and trauma-informed practice.
Commitment to GSS practice models, including Trauma Informed Practice and ACS principles promoting permanency, safety, and well-being.

Nice To Haves

Experience with adolescent and young adult populations.
Experience with Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy.
Experience with Motivational Interviewing.
Bilingual English/Spanish ability.
Valid driver’s license (the posting phrases this as a question).

Responsibilities

Conduct biopsychosocial assessments and mental status examinations as needed.
Develop trauma-informed, strength-based, culturally competent treatment plans with clients and their social networks.
Engage primary caregivers and other key social network members in active, change-oriented treatment and address barriers to engagement.
Provide home- and community-based treatment 3–4 times per week, as determined by the MST-EA Supervisor and Consultant.
Conduct regular safety assessments and develop comprehensive safety plans.
Monitor client progress and ensure appropriate discharge planning.
Maintain professional treatment documentation demonstrating adherence to the MST-EA model and analytical process.
Communicate frequently with referral sources and provide monthly progress reports and final discharge summaries.
Participate in initial and booster MST-EA training, clinical in-services, and agency- and funder-required trainings.
Participate in weekly consultation, group and individual supervision, and the scheduled 24/7 on-call rotation.
Maintain collaborative relationships with funders, referral sources, and community providers.
Attend required program and agency meetings, including weekly interdisciplinary treatment team meetings, case conferences, department meetings, and program events.
Work with Impact & Evaluation on program evaluation, including documentation and collection, development, and monitoring of program data in Connections and outcomes.
Maintain mandated paperwork and records in compliance with ACS, OCFS, and the GSS Impact & Evaluation Department.
Use Sanctuary Model tools, including safety plans, community meetings, psycho-education groups, team meetings, red flag reviews, treatment planning conferences or similar processes, and self-care practices.
Promote and model GSS Trauma Informed Practices.
Perform duties in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
Provide emergency coverage when needed, which may include home visits or court hearings.
Use public transportation when attending meetings or making home visits.