MST Psych Crisis Counselor

MHY Family Services•Butler, PA

1d•$45,500 - $59,440•Hybrid

About The Position

MHY Family Services is launching a new Multisystemic (MST) Adaptation Program in Butler County, PA, and is seeking a passionate Crisis Counselor to join their team. MHY Family Services is an established non-profit organization with over 140 years of history, providing support and services through residential, educational, and community-based programming across Pennsylvania, primarily in Western PA. The organization focuses on meeting the evolving needs of at-risk youth and their families through a practical and holistic treatment approach, equipping them with skills to manage trauma-based issues and reintegrate into their homes, schools, and communities. The MST Psych Crisis Counselor will serve youth aged 9-18 and their families within the MST Psychiatric model, offering in-home counseling and case management to those involved in the juvenile justice system to prevent out-of-home placement. This role requires close collaboration with therapists, treatment team members, courts, judges, schools, probation, children and youth services, hospitals, and other providers to achieve evidence-based outcomes aligned with MHY's goals.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Childhood Education or related area required.
Minimum of one year prior experience working with families in community settings.
Current PA state driver’s license with an insurable driving record required.
Must possess demonstrated PC skills including common MS Office applications.
Additional training or licensing as required by regulations, or as deemed necessary by the Executive Director or Director.

Nice To Haves

Experience within the child protection or court systems strongly preferred.
Participation in interventions including community support systems and experience.

Responsibilities

Serves youth between the ages of 9-18 and their families with treatment and resources as set forth in the MST Psychiatric model.
Affords in-home counseling and case management to youth and families involved in the juvenile justice system with the goals of preventing out of home placement.
Collaborates closely with Therapists and other treatment team members.
Works closely with the courts, judges, schools, probation, children and youth services, hospitals and other providers in collaboration with evidence-based outcomes; all in alignment with MHY goals and strategies.
Assists Therapists in proactively collecting information and resources in anticipation of clients’ needs.
Engages primary caregivers and other key participants in active, change-oriented treatment by identifying and overcoming barriers to participation.
Assists Therapists in the problem conceptualization, treatment planning, intervention implementation, outcome review and strategy revision procedures using the MST Analytic Process.
Maintains timely, clear and concise documentation of treatment that supports peer and supervisory review and feedback, and in compliance with MST processes.
Performs safety checks at the direction of the Supervisor or Therapist, responds to emergencies, and implements crisis plans as necessary.
Obtains drug screens and/or breathalyzers for parents or youth who are abusing substances.
Participates in MST-Psychiatric training, supervision and consultation activities as required.
Develops and maintains positive relationships with community stakeholders (i.e., child protection services, Guardians ad Litem, judges, schools, etc.) to support cooperation among service providers.
Assists clients in practical needs such as housing, budgeting, job attainment, and prosocial recreational activities.
Assists the clinical team and parents with children’s school adjustments.
Develops and maintains a resource book for the team of activities and services available in the community that support clinical interventions.
Assists in MST TAM-R data collection by connecting families with the interviewer.
Collaborate as needed with Therapists and other team members to support them in their work with families.
Assists the team in on-call rotation (if qualified to do so).