MST Family Therapist

Youth Outreach Services; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

403(b) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Mileage Reimbursement

Job summary

Youth Outreach Services in Chicago, IL seeks a MST Family Therapist to deliver evidence-based Multi-Systemic Therapy for youth aged 11–17 and their families. You’ll provide intensive family therapy (2–3 sessions weekly) in the client’s home, school, or other community locations to build strength-based, sustainable change.

This full-time role covers Cook County with a small caseload (4–6 families). Some in-office time and afternoon/evening hours are required; occasional weekend hours may be

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or Marriage/Family Therapy is required.
• Valid driver’s license and daily access to own vehicle required.
• Willingness to conduct sessions in clients’ homes/community locations.
• Ability to respond to after-hours emergencies as needed.
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide intensive family therapy (2–3 sessions per week) in client homes, schools, or community locations.
• Use MST framework to reduce aggression, delinquency and behavioral issues.
• Collaborate with teachers, DCFS, juvenile justice and other systems for continuity of services.
• Maintain small caseloads (4–6 families) to ensure individualized attention.

Skills

Driver's license

Willingness to conduct sessions in the

Bilingual in Spanish

Education

Master’s degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or Marriage/Family Therapy

Job description

Position title: MST Family Therapist

Department: Counseling

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Address: 3445 N. Central Ave, Chicago, IL 60634

Schedule: Schedule varies based on client needs; primarily afternoon/evening hours; some weekend hours may be needed. This is a community-based position with some in-office time.

Salary: $55,000-58,000 (based on experience & qualifications) | Full-time

Position Overview

The MST Family Therapist works with families to create strength-based, sustainable behavioral change. Multi-Systemic Therapy (MST) is specifically designed to treat youth aged 11-17 and their caregivers to alleviate serious behavior issues such as aggression, poor academic performance, delinquency involvement, and problematic sexual behavior (with additional training). Therapists provide intensive family therapy (2-3 sessions per week) in the client’s home, school, or other community locations. This program serves the entire Cook County area. Therapists carry small caseloads (4-6 families) so they have sufficient time to dedicate to each family’s needs. Due to the nature of this role, employees must be able to dedicate their full time and attention to the position. Outside employment/schooling that could interfere with job performance or availability for clients is not permitted.

MST incorporates treatment interventions that are evidence-based and places a high premium on approaching each client/family as unique. Treatment progress is made through intensive interventions such as skill-building, changing negative family interactions, and increasing social support. Therapists also work with collaterals such as teachers, DCFS, juvenile justice, and other systems that the youth is involved in to ensure continuity of services.

Position Opportunities

• Full paid training in the MST standard model and problematic sexual behavior adaptation
• Weekly consultation with MST expert regarding case issues
• Weekly individual and group supervision
• Written feedback and professional development plans from the MST consulting expert
• Ongoing booster trainings on a quarterly basis
• Excellent opportunity for newer clinicians who are looking to develop their clinical skills
• Quarterly staff appreciation outings and wellness events provided by agency

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or Marriage/Family Therapy required.
• A valid driver’s license and daily access to own vehicle required
• Willingness to conduct sessions in clients’ homes/community locations throughout the Cook County area required
• Ability to respond to after-hours emergencies as needed required
• Some experience/internship working with at-risk youth and/or families preferred, particularly in juvenile justice, child welfare, residential, or psychiatric settings
• Bilingual in Spanish a plus

What We Offer

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Short/Long-Term Disability options.
• Retirement Plan: 403(b) with eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Generous accruals to support work-life balance.
• Additional Perks: Mileage reimbursement (specific to this position).

YOS is an E-Verify participating employer.

At Youth Outreach Services, we’re committed to equity and inclusion. We proudly serve diverse communities and welcome professionals who reflect the youth we support.

Youth Outreach Services is a drug-free workplace and compliance with this policy is a condition of employment and continued employment.