Lead Clinical Therapist (MST)

Careers @Evidence-Based Associates; New York (NY); On-site; USD 53,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated professionals to join their team as MST Coaches. In this impactful role, you will receive ongoing training in the Multisystemic Therapy model, working closely with families and youth to address complex behavioral challenges. You will empower adolescents aged 12-21 to make transformative changes through intensive interventions and collaborative efforts. This position offers the unique opportunity to make a significant difference in the lives of at-risk youth while enjoying comprehensive benefits and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

403B Retirement Plan

FSA

Up to 3 weeks of paid vacation

Access to training institute

Qualifications

• MSW or MA degree in related fields with at least 1-year supervisory experience.
• Knowledge and experience of child welfare preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and oversees clinical and administrative services for MST Coaches.
• Engages in individual and group supervision with MST Coaches and support staff.
• Implements interventions within/between systems in the youth’s natural ecology.

Skills

Supervisory Experience

Child Welfare Knowledge

Cognitive-Behavioral Techniques

Family Therapy

Behavioral Therapy

Education

MSW or MA in Counseling, Human Services, or Psychology

Job description

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About the Position:

You will receive ongoing training in the Multisystemic Therapy (MST) model as you work with families, youth, their communities, and other key members of their ecology to implement MST as designed. Extensive research has proven the effectiveness of MST. MST Coaches do whatever it takes, via close collaboration with all involved, to address the needs of adolescents returning from residential placement for mental health, trauma, and, in some cases, substance abuse. You will empower families to address challenging and/or problematic behavior and to help youth aged 12 - 21 make life-transforming changes. Treatment progress is made through intensive interventions such as skill building, changing unhelpful family interactions, and increasing social support, to name a few.

Location

150 Beach 110 St, Rockaway Park, New York 11694

Duties & Responsibilities

• Demonstrates fidelity to the agency’s service values and organizational imperatives
• Attends all MST-related trainings as advised, including orientation, MST-FIT Model, MST Supervisory, and MST booster sessions
• Supervises and oversees clinical and administrative services for assigned MST Coaches/program
• Engages in individual and group supervision, at least weekly, with MST Coaches and other MST support staff to monitor model adherence and ensure monthly evaluations
• Attends any/all other agency/program training, as recommended/advised
• Responsible for review and feedback of weekly progress notes, ensuring compliance with OCFS/ACS/stakeholder mandates
• Assures availability 24/7 for support to clinical and administrative MST staff for instruction, guidance, and conflict resolution
• Engages in bi-weekly group supervision with Case Planner Supervisor/Case Planner to discuss permanency progression and reunification goals
• Promotes and educates staff/stakeholders regarding MST services via workshops/trainings with youth and their families
• Facilitates Family Team Conferences to monitor cases suitable for referral to MST-FIT Services
• Manages, assesses, and reports data on clinical outcomes and program service practices
• Implements interventions within/between systems in the youth’s natural ecology that influence behavior (family, peer, school, neighborhood)
• Attends monthly Apartment Business Meetings to assess/monitor MST-FIT readiness for residents concerning the Qualified Residential Treatment Program/other policies
• Assumes leadership responsibilities, including interviewing potential staff, completing performance evaluations, and holding staff accountable for performance and compliance
• Directly uses pragmatic family therapies, including individual therapy with adolescents/adults using cognitive-behavioral techniques, marital therapy with behaviorally-based approaches, and behavioral therapy targeting school behavior and academic performance
• Performs any other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• MSW or MA degree in related fields such as counseling, human services, or psychology, with at least 1-year supervisory experience
• Knowledge and experience of child welfare preferred. Experience with at-risk youth in residential or similar settings; ability to assess and engage youth and families is critical
• Significant clinical experience in treating serious antisocial behavior in youth preferred
• Willingness to travel throughout New York City required. Driver’s License with valid New York license required

Preferred Experience

• Direct use of pragmatic family therapies (structural, strategic, functional)
• Therapy with children and adults using cognitive-behavioral techniques
• Couples therapy using behaviorally-based approaches
• Implementation of interventions within or between systems in the youth’s natural ecology (family, peer, school, neighborhood)
• Collaboration with community agencies
• Previous work providing in-home or community-based therapy services

Salary

$53,000 - $59,000

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 403B Retirement Plan
• FSA
• Up to 3 weeks of paid vacation per year
• Access to our state-of-the-art training institute