MST Therapist

Youth Villages•Waynesville, NC

67d

About The Position

This position is responsible for providing Multisystemic Therapy (MST) to youth ages 12 to 17 that display serious antisocial behaviors and are at-risk of placement out of the home due to their behaviors. Our MST program is built on the principle that the serious behavior problems of a child typically stem from a combination of influences including family factors, deviant peer group, problems in school or the community, and individual characteristics. The MST model calls for simultaneously addressing all of those inter-related areas. Carries a caseload of 4-5 families. MST model requires counselor to meet with each family at least three times per week. Develops individualized treatment plans for each case. Conduct ongoing assessments and reviews of treatment progress are performed on a weekly and monthly basisDocuments all sessions within a pre-established cycle time. Documentation is web-based and most locations provide voice-recognition technology.Maintains on-call availability to clients during the week. Counselors rotate on-call availability on weekends, requiring approximately one on-call weekend per month.Drive up to 60-80 miles to meet with families in the homeCounselors provide treatment in individual families' homes in a wide array of settings and communitiesWorks closely with multiple types of clinical supervision provided in individual and group settings led by trained and licensed MST professionals.Develops strong community relationships and resources with which to provide families as part of treatment. Schedule is flexible and non-traditional; based around the availability of youth and families served. Applicants must have a valid driver's license, a personal vehicle to use for work purposes and auto insurance. Community Based staff will be reimbursed for applicable mileage

Requirements

It is Youth Villages' policy to hire only counselors that meet the Qualified Professional standard in the state of North Carolina.
Master's Degree Applicants:Must possess degree at time of applicationDegree must be in a related field of study (refer to list below)Must have one year, pre- OR post-graduation, full-time experience (2,000 hours) with designated population (refer to list below)
Bachelor's Degree Applicants:Must possess degree at time of applicationDegree must be in a related field of study (refer to list below)Must have two years, pre- OR post-graduation, full-time experience (4,000 hours) with designated population (refer to list below)
Licensed Applicants:Must hold one of the following licenses in the state of North Carolina: LCMHCA, LMFTA, LCSWA, LPA, or LCSASA
Degrees Accepted:Social WorkCounselingPsychologyCriminal JusticeMarriage and Family TherapyExceptions may be made for other degrees in a behavioral science that includes a minimum of 30 semester hours in human development, human behavior, child development, family intervention technique, diagnostic measures, or therapeutic techniques.
Experience Accepted:Experience must be with at-risk youth, i.e., youth with one or more of the following behaviors: Truancy, Alcohol/Substance Abuse, Homicidal/Suicidal Ideations, Problem Sexual Behavior, Verbal/Physical Aggression, Runaway, Antisocial BehaviorsExperience should include clinical case management or practice of therapeutic interventions
Excellent written, verbal, and oral skills
Exceptional time-management skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Applicants must have a valid driver's license, a personal vehicle to use for work purposes and auto insurance.

Nice To Haves

Experience doing family therapy or providing MST services is a plus

Responsibilities

Carries a caseload of 4-5 families.
MST model requires counselor to meet with each family at least three times per week.
Develops individualized treatment plans for each case.
Conduct ongoing assessments and reviews of treatment progress are performed on a weekly and monthly basisDocuments all sessions within a pre-established cycle time.
Maintains on-call availability to clients during the week.
Counselors rotate on-call availability on weekends, requiring approximately one on-call weekend per month.
Drive up to 60-80 miles to meet with families in the homeCounselors provide treatment in individual families' homes in a wide array of settings and communities
Works closely with multiple types of clinical supervision provided in individual and group settings led by trained and licensed MST professionals.
Develops strong community relationships and resources with which to provide families as part of treatment.