Therapist II, MST

COMMUNITY SOLUTIONS INC • Wichita, KS

1d • $50,000 - $55,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Community Solutions, Inc. (CSI) is seeking an MST Practitioner for its Wichita, Kansas office. The role provides intensive, home-based Multisystemic Therapy (MST) to adolescents and their families who are involved in the juvenile justice system or at risk of out-of-home placement. MST typically serves youth ages 12 through 17 who engage in chronic, violent, or substance-abusing behavior. The work is community-based and involves travel to Sedgwick, Kingman, Harper, and Sumner counties; practitioners may need to drive within a 90-minute radius of the office and may transport multiple clients.

The practitioner provides evidence-based therapeutic interventions to youth, families, and other key members of their support systems. The MST model uses a limited caseload (maximum of six cases) to support intensive services and sustain behavior change. The role includes collaboration with the Program Director, MST Experts, and external stakeholders, as well as individual and group supervision and training.

Community Solutions, Inc. is a nonprofit organization that supports individuals and families involved in, or at risk of involvement in, child welfare, juvenile justice, or criminal justice systems. The organization has operated since 1962 and provides supervision, treatment, and individualized community-based services through approximately 60 programs and services in 11 states.

Requirements

• A master’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or a related field; a bachelor’s degree may be considered with experience.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for travel to clients’ homes and possible transportation of multiple clients at once.
• Must live within a 90-minute travel time of the designated service area.
• Ability to work independently and manage a caseload while meeting program requirements and deadlines.
• Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills, including the ability to develop 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 Multisystemic Therapy principles and relevant evidence-based interventions and strategies.
• Provide direct therapeutic interventions to at-risk youth and their families, collaborating with other key members.
• Implement crisis-management strategies as needed to address immediate safety concerns for clients and families.
• Participate in individual and group supervision and training to develop clinical skills and maintain fidelity to the MST model.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of client progress, including session notes, treatment plans, and outcome measures.
• Collaborate with professionals and service providers in clients’ ecosystems, including social services, schools, courts, and mental health agencies.

Benefits

• Two weeks of vacation in the first year, increasing to three weeks after one year.
• Seven days of sick time and four floating holidays.
• Medical, dental, and voluntary vision plans.
• Flexible spending account (FSA), short-term disability, accident insurance, hospital coverage, life insurance, and AD&D options.
• 401(k) plan with automatic enrollment and a 100% company match up to 4%.
• Tuition reimbursement after one year.
• Ongoing training and opportunities for certification.
• Mileage reimbursement for business-related travel at the current IRS rate.

What This Job Offers

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