MST Family Counselor - Asheville, NC

YOUTH VILLAGES, INC.•Asheville, NC

2d•$62,000 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

Youth Villages is hiring an MST Family Counselor to provide intensive, in-home services to youth ages 12 to 17 and their families using Multisystemic Therapy (MST), an evidence-based model for adolescents involved in or at risk of involvement in the juvenile justice system. 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 focuses on helping caregivers manage challenging behaviors, reducing the risk of out-of-home placement, and supporting lasting improvements in school attendance and academic performance, substance use, prosocial connections, and family functioning. The counselor carries a caseload of 4 to 5 families and conducts individual and family sessions three times per week, scheduled around family availability. The schedule is flexible and non-traditional. The position includes three weekly meetings for individual, team, and clinical consultation, as well as ongoing professional development. Salary is $62,000 to $70,000, based on education and clinical license.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree applicants must hold a degree in a clinical field of study at the time of application and have two years of full-time clinical experience (4,000 hours) with the designated population.
Master’s degree applicants must hold a degree in a clinical field of study at the time of application and have one year of full-time clinical experience (2,000 hours) with the designated population.
Licensed applicants must hold one of the following North Carolina licenses: LCMHC-A, LMFT-A, LCSW-A, or LCAS-A.
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, including identifying and engaging key participants, identifying systemic strengths and weaknesses, and analyzing 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—to support professional development and enhance clinical skills.
Complete accurate and timely documentation in an electronic medical record system (EMR).
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 growth and development opportunities.
Clinical and administrative advancement opportunities.