Multisystemic Therapy Caseworker I

The Children's Village • New York, NY

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About The Position

MST (Multisystemic Therapy) is an adaption of standard MST that provides intensive family and community-based treatment that addresses the multiple behavioral and psychological determinants of serious antisocial behavior in juvenile delinquents and offenders across the key settings, or systems, within which youth are embedded (e.g. family, peers, school, neighborhood). MST strives to promote behavior change in the youth’s natural environment, using the strengths of each system to facilitate change. The Caseworker is a huge support to the family and team and responsible for assisting with basic needs and linkages that connect families to resources will make transformational change. The MST model fits well with the Children’s Village mission statement, current focus towards community-based services and family reunification and with CV values. The MST model promotes personal responsibility, education, work ethic, community responsibility and an intolerance of violence and prejudice.

Requirements

• Bachelors’ Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Childhood Education, or a related subject area of direct clinical experience in treating adolescents or family systems.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level