Bilingual MST Therapist — Youth & Family Counselor (NJ)

Community Solutions; Secaucus (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Time Off

Health & Wellness

401(k) Match

Professional Development

Mileage Reimbursement

Job summary

Community Solutions, Inc. (CSI) seeks a bilingual MST Therapist for the Secaucus, NJ area to deliver intensive, home-based therapy to adolescents and families involved with juvenile justice or at risk of placement.

You will conduct assessments, develop individualized treatment plans, and collaborate with schools, social services, and courts. Travel up to 90 minutes from Secaucus is required, and you’ll join a mission-driven organization with strong trauma-informed practices.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field.
• Must be bilingual (English/Spanish).
• Must possess a valid driver's license and have reliable transportation to travel to clients' homes.
• Must live within a 90-minute travel time from the designated service area.
• Ability to work independently and manage a caseload while adhering to program requirements and deadlines.
• Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills, with 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 the principles of Multisystemic Therapy, incorporating relevant evidence-based interventions and strategies.
• Provide direct therapeutic interventions to at-risk youth and their families and collaborate with other key members.
• Implement crisis management strategies as needed to address immediate safety concerns for clients and their families.
• Participate in individual and group supervision training to enhance clinical skills and ensure fidelity to the MST model.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of client progress, including sessions notes, treatment plans, and outcome measures.
• Collaborate with other professionals and service providers involved in client’s ecosystem, including social services, schools, court, mental health agencies, etc.

Skills

Bilingual EN/ES

Driver's license

Independent caseload management

Education

Master's Degree or higher

Job description

Community Solutions, Inc. (CSI) seeks a bilingual MST Therapist for the Secaucus, NJ area to deliver intensive, home-based therapy to adolescents and families involved with juvenile justice or at risk of placement.

You will conduct assessments, develop individualized treatment plans, and collaborate with schools, social services, and courts. Travel up to 90 minutes from Secaucus is required, and you’ll join a mission-driven organization with strong trauma-informed practices.