MST Psych Therapist

MHY Family Services•New Castle, PA

12d•$51,000 - $75,000•Hybrid

About The Position

MHY Family Services offers a Multisystemic (MST) Adaptation Program. We are looking for passionate therapists to join our team and become a part of a supportive and dynamic culture. This opportunity allows therapists to have a hybrid work schedule, with the flexibility to complete paperwork from home, while also offering office space. We emphasize small teams and small caseloads to ensure quality work. MHY is a non-profit agency with a family-oriented culture where employees are valued. We provide free licensure supervision, growth opportunities with expanding community teams, leadership coaching, professional development, and a tuition reimbursement program.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work or related field of study.
Demonstrated success in the clinical treatment of youth with serious antisocial behavior.
Must be 21 years of age.
Must have current FBI, Act 33 and Act 34 Clearances.
Current PA state driver’s license with evidence of an insurable driving record.
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

Entrepreneurial and proactive spirit.
Clinicians invested in evidence-based practices.
Individuals with a strong work ethic and initiative.
Innovators in the mental health field invested in creating systemic change.
Prior experience in family and youth therapies using cognitive and behavioral approaches.
Prior experience in social skills assessment and intervention and child development approaches.

Responsibilities

Provides in-home therapeutic clinical services to families and youth involved with the juvenile justice system with the goal of preventing out-of-home placement.
Works closely with the courts, judges, schools, probation, children and youth services, hospitals, and other providers in collaboration with evidence-based outcomes, in alignment with MHY goals and strategies.
Conducts MST Psych assessments in alignment with established protocols and policies, including review of referral information, identifying and engaging key participants, identifying systemic strengths and weaknesses, and analysis of the fit of problem behaviors within the environment.
Engages primary caregivers and other key participants in the MST Psych therapeutic process and ensures that barriers are identified and overcome.
Implements problem conceptualization, treatment planning, intervention implementation, outcome review, and strategy revision procedures using the MST Analytic Process.
Maintains clear and concise treatment documentation in alignment with MST principles and its Analytic Process, promoting peer and supervisory review and feedback.
Collaborates with all relevant systems and key participants within each to ensure buy-in and cooperation throughout MST Psych treatment, and in support of outcomes and objectives set forth by MHY.
Provides direct clinical treatment using methods compatible with MST Psych principles and practices.
Collaborates with the team Psychiatrist and Nurse Practitioner on psychiatric and medical issues pertaining to youth and their family members.
Participates in all MST training, supervision, and consultation activities and attends group and team meetings as required.