Therapist, MST

COMMUNITY SOLUTIONS INC • Pittsburg, KS

1d • $50,000 - $55,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Community Solutions, Inc. (CSI) is hiring a full-time MST Practitioner to provide intensive, home-based Multisystemic Therapy 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 have chronic, violent, or substance-abusing behavior. The home-based model is designed to reduce barriers to service, support family engagement, and provide intensive treatment; practitioners carry a maximum of six cases.

This community-based role is based at CSI’s Pittsburg, Kansas office and serves clients across Allen, Anderson, Bourbon, Cherokee, Crawford, Labette, Linn, Montgomery, Neosho, Wilson, and Woodson counties. Practitioners may need to drive up to 90 minutes from the office and travel up to 75%. The position pays an annual salary of $50,000–$55,000. CSI describes its work as supporting individuals and families involved, or at risk of involvement, in child welfare, juvenile justice, or criminal justice systems through supervision, treatment, and individualized community-based services.

Requirements

• 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.
• Must live within a 90-minute travel time from the designated service area.
• Ability to work independently, manage a caseload, and adhere to program requirements and deadlines.
• Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills, including the ability to formulate 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 enhance clinical skills and ensure fidelity to the MST model.
• Maintain accurate and timely client documentation, 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 during 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