MST Family Counselor - Asheville, NC

Youth Villages•Asheville, NC

20d•Onsite

About The Position

Youth Villages provides intensive in-home Multisystemic Therapy (MST®) to youth ages 12 to 17 who are adjudicated or at risk of involvement in the juvenile justice system and to their families. MST addresses the systems that influence a young person’s behavior, including family, peers, school, and community. Family Counselors work with youth and caregivers in home, school, and community settings and provide therapeutic and crisis support around the clock. The goal is to equip caregivers to manage challenging behaviors, reduce the risk of out-of-home placement, and support lasting positive change, including improved school attendance and academic performance, reduced substance use, stronger prosocial connections, and improved family functioning. The counselor carries a caseload of four to five families and typically meets with each family three times a week at times convenient for them. The schedule is flexible and non-traditional, based on the availability of the youth and families served. The role includes assessments and direct clinical treatment grounded in MST principles, caregiver engagement, on-call crisis support, regular consultation and professional development meetings, and timely documentation in an electronic medical record. A valid driver’s license, an automobile for work purposes, and proof of auto insurance are required. Applicable mileage is reimbursed for community-based staff. Salary is $62,000–$70,000, based on education and clinical license. Applicants must meet one of the specified education and experience pathways: a clinical-field bachelor’s degree and two years (4,000 hours) of full-time clinical experience with the designated population; a clinical-field master’s degree and one year (2,000 hours) of full-time clinical experience with the designated population; or an eligible North Carolina clinical associate license. All applicants must have strong organizational skills and attention to detail, strong written and verbal communication skills, the ability to manage multiple priorities, basic computer knowledge, and schedule flexibility.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a clinical field of study, held at the time of application, and two years of full-time clinical experience (4,000 hours) with the designated population; or
Master’s degree in a clinical field of study, held at the time of application, and one year of full-time clinical experience (2,000 hours) with the designated population; or
Current North Carolina license as an LCMHC-A, LMFT-A, LCSW-A, or LCAS-A.
Current, valid driver’s license, an automobile for work purposes, and proof of auto insurance.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Basic computer knowledge.
Ability to maintain a flexible schedule.

Responsibilities

Carry a caseload of four to five families.
Conduct individual and family sessions with each family three times a week, scheduled around family availability.
Conduct MST assessments, including identifying and engaging key participants, identifying systemic strengths and weaknesses, and analyzing problem behaviors in their ecological context.
Engage primary caregivers and other key participants in active, change-oriented treatment; identify and overcome barriers and maintain 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 to enhance clinical skills.
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 and opportunities for growth and development.
Clinical and administrative advancement opportunities.