MH MST Community Therapist FT Q7

Kids for the Future; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 51,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

HSA employer contribution

Life insurance

Hospital indemnity plan

Retirement plan with 12% match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Sabbatical leave

Longevity augmentations

Employee referrals

Job summary

StarCare Specialty Health System in Lubbock, TX is seeking a qualified Community-Based Therapist to join the Multisystemic Therapy (MST) Division and deliver in-home or community-based treatment under the MST model.

The role focuses on strengths-based assessment, case planning, and collaboration with families and community partners. You will participate in regular supervision, training, and a schedule that supports work/life balance in a full-time Monday–Friday framework.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited program in clinical or counseling psychology, social work, or related field.
• Preferred licensure in Texas (LPC, LMFT, LCSW, LMSW) or provisional license with supervision.
• Must pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen; valid Texas driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Engage in weekly case planning and evaluation with supervision and team support.
• Provide clinical treatment to families using MST principles and strengths-based strategies.
• Conduct thorough assessments to inform problem behavior conceptualization within the family ecology.
• Collaborate with diverse families and community agencies to support change-oriented treatment.
• Maintain work-life balance within a supportive MST team structure.

Education

Master's Degree

Job description

• Location 904 AVENUE O,Lubbock, TX, 79401,United States
• Base Pay $24.44 - $28.26 / Hour
• Job Category Employee
• Employee Type Non-Exempt FT
• Required Degree Masters

Contact information

Description

The Multisystemic Therapy (MST) Division of StarCare is seeking a qualified, compassionate Community-Based Therapist who wants to make a difference in people's lives.

Core Responsibilities:

Engage in weekly case planning and evaluation of case progress, with ongoing support from your supervisor and team members, including through group supervision.

While only one therapist works with a particular family, the MST team facilitates a supportive work environment to cover each other’s clients for vacation/time off and support each other to maintain a work/life balance.

Receive regular training, professional development, supervision, and consultation activities designed to help you acquire extensive clinical skills within the MST treatment model.

Provide clinical treatment to families using the MST treatment model and principles. Some principles include leveraging strengths and focusing on the positive, understanding sequences of behavior, and increasing mature behavior.

Conduct a thorough assessment of the client and family: gather information on behaviors of concern and strengths in the family and their ecology to inform conceptualization of the problem behaviors and interactions within the family’s ecological context.

Work comfortably with a diverse community of clients

Learn how to effectively connect with the families in the communities served by the team

Continuously work to engage the primary caregiver, family members, supports, and community agency staff in change-oriented treatment.

Schedule:

Full-time (40 hours per week) non-exempt position scheduled Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm with flexibility to meet the needs of the program.

StarCare offers an expansive benefit package including but not limited to: Company-paid medical coverage, fully funded employer contribution to HSA, company-paid life insurance, company paid hospital indemnity plan, retirement plan with up to 12% employer match, front loaded paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, sabbatical leave, longevity augmentations, and employee referral augmentations.

Qualifications:

Educational Requirements:

• Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in clinical or counseling Psychology, Social Work, or a related subject area.
• Professional licensure ( preferred ):
  • Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
  • Licensed Masters Social Worker (LMSW) under supervision of LCSW and working towards LCSW
  • Or provisional license with 2 years of full-time experience in related field

Additional Requirements:

• Must pass a pre-employment criminal background check and drug screen.
• Must also have a current Texas driver's license, liability auto insurance, and be insurable under the agency's insurance.
• Must have knowledge and skill in operating standard office equipment including a personal computer with Microsoft Office products.

Preferred Experience:

• Direct use of pragmatic (i.e., structural, strategic, and functional) family therapies
• 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 (i.e., family, peer, school, and neighborhood)
• Collaboration and partnership with community agencies
• Previous work providing in-home or community-based therapy services

Summary

WHY CHOOSE STARCARE?

Welcome to StarCare Specialty Health System, where your passion for making a difference thrives! At StarCare, we imagine a community where all people have hope and the opportunity to achieve their full potential for health and wellbeing. Here's why you should choose StarCare:

• Impactful Purpose: Contribute to meaningful change as the state-designated Local Authority for mental health, intellectual disabilities, and substance use disorders. Be a catalyst for positive empowerment.
• Comprehensive Care: StarCare offers a broad array of specialty healthcare services that support and empower people as valued members of the community.
• Collaborative Environment: StarCare is proud to work with a network of community stakeholders to ensure all people have access to the healthcare they need.
• Professional Growth: StarCare offers many different opportunities for growth in the fields of mental health, substance use disorders, aging, intellectual & developmental disabilities, veterans, and healthcare administration. Come grow your career with us!
• Legacy of Service: Since 1967, StarCare has provided hope and health to Lubbock, Hockley, Lynn, Crosby, and Cochran counties.

At StarCare Specialty Health System , your work is not a job. It's a fulfilling journey of providing hope and supporting and empowering people as valued members of the community. Ready to get started? We’ve been waiting for you!

EEO Statement:

StarCare Specialty Health System provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.