MST Family Counselor - Greenville, NC

YOUTH VILLAGES, INC.•Greenville, NC

21h•$58,000 - $66,000•Onsite

About The Position

Youth Villages seeks an MST Family Counselor to provide intensive, in-home Multisystemic Therapy (MST) services to youth ages 12 to 17 and their families. MST is an evidence-based model for adolescents involved in or at risk of involvement in the juvenile justice system. Treatment addresses the systems affecting a young person’s behavior, including family, peers, school, and community. The counselor works with youth and caregivers in home, school, and community settings and provides therapeutic and crisis support, including on-call availability. The role aims to equip caregivers to manage challenging behaviors, reduce the risk of out-of-home placement, and support lasting positive change. Treatment objectives include improved school attendance and academic performance, reduced substance use, stronger prosocial connections, and improved family functioning. The counselor carries a caseload of 4 to 5 families, conducts sessions three times weekly at times convenient for each family, and participates in individual, team, and clinical consultation meetings. The schedule is flexible and non-traditional, based on the availability of youth and families. Community-based staff are reimbursed for applicable mileage. Salary is $58,000–$66,000, based on education and clinical license. Applicants must have a current, valid driver’s license, an automobile for work purposes, and proof of auto insurance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree applicants must have the degree at the time of application, in a clinical field of study, and two years of full-time clinical experience (4,000 hours) with the designated population.
Master’s degree applicants must have the degree at the time of application, in a clinical field of study, and one year of full-time clinical experience (2,000 hours) with the designated population.
Licensed applicants must hold a North Carolina LCMHC-A, LMFT-A, LCSW-A, or LCAS-A license.
Experience with at-risk youth, including experience with one or more behaviors such as truancy, alcohol or substance abuse, homicidal or suicidal ideations, problem sexual behavior, verbal or physical aggression, runaway behavior, or antisocial behaviors.
Experience with clinical case management or therapeutic interventions.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent written, verbal, and oral communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Basic computer knowledge.
Ability to maintain a flexible schedule.
Current, valid driver’s license, an automobile for work purposes, and proof of auto insurance.

Responsibilities

Carry a caseload of 4 to 5 families.
Hold individual and family sessions with each family three times a week, scheduled at the families’ convenience.
Conduct MST assessments by identifying and engaging key participants, identifying systemic strengths and weaknesses, and analyzing the fit of problem behaviors within their ecological context.
Engage primary caregivers and other key participants in active, change-oriented treatment by identifying and overcoming barriers and maintaining alignment during services.
Provide direct clinical treatment using methods compatible with MST principles and practices.
Provide on-call crisis support to youth and families; schedules vary by location.
Attend three weekly meetings—individual, team, and clinical consultation—for professional development and clinical skill enhancement.
Complete accurate and timely documentation in an electronic medical record system.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, prescription drug, and vision coverage.
401(k).
Two weeks of paid vacation for full-time employees; one week for part-time employees.
12 paid sick days per year.
11 paid holidays.
Paid parental leave.
Mileage and cell phone reimbursement, when applicable.
Tuition reimbursement and licensure supervision.
Continuous training for growth and development.
Clinical and administrative advancement opportunities.