Therapist, MST

COMMUNITY SOLUTIONS INC•Hays, KS

8d•$50,000 - $55,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Community Solutions, Inc. (CSI) is seeking a mission-driven MST Practitioner for its CSI Hays Office in Hays, KS. This full-time role involves providing evidence-based therapeutic interventions to youth, their families, communities, and other key members, focusing on adolescents and their families involved in the juvenile justice system or at risk of out-of-home placement. The MST Practitioner will deliver intensive, home-based therapy and may be required to drive within a 90-minute radius from the office to serve surrounding counties. Multisystemic Therapy (MST) is designed for chronic, violent, or substance-abusing juvenile offenders aged 12-17, aiming to overcome service barriers, increase family retention, provide intensive services (maximum of 6 cases per therapist), and enhance behavior change maintenance.

Requirements

Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field. Bachelor's Degree considered with experience.
Must possess a valid driver's license and have reliable transportation to travel to clients' homes and possibly transport multiple clients at once.
Must live within a 30-45 minute travel time from the designated service area.
Ability to work independently and manage a caseload while adhering to program requirements and deadlines.
Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills, with the ability to formulate comprehensive treatment plans.
Demonstrated commitment to cultural competence and trauma-informed practice.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive assessments of individuals and families to identify presenting problems, strengths, and systemic factors contributing to difficulties.
Develop individualized treatment plans based on the principles of Multisystemic Therapy, incorporating relevant evidence-based interventions and strategies.
Provide direct therapeutic interventions to at-risk youth and their families and collaborate with other key members.
Implement crisis management strategies as needed to address immediate safety concerns for clients and their families.
Participate in individual and group supervision training to enhance clinical skills and ensure fidelity to the MST model.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation of client progress, including sessions notes, treatment plans, and outcome measures.
Collaborate with other professionals and service providers involved in client’s ecosystem, including social services, schools, court, mental health agencies, etc.