MST Family Therapist - Community Based Impact

MST Services, LLC.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Casa de Amparo is seeking an Associate Therapist for the MST Family Program in San Diego County, CA. The role involves delivering evidence-based MST therapy to youth and families in their homes and communities, collaborating with parents, teachers, and other supports to reduce risk and promote resilience.

The position requires a Master’s degree and California licensure eligibility, with a typical caseload of up to six families and a 3–5 month engagement per family.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy or counseling. Licensure or licensure-eligibility in California required.
• Minimum two years of therapy experience with adolescents/families; juvenile justice or child welfare exposure preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred; strong documentation and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of youth and family needs and develop MST treatment plans.
• Deliver evidence-based MST interventions in home or community settings several times per week.
• Maintain caseload of up to six families and document progress per agency standards.
• Coordinate with Probation, schools and community providers to support client goals.
• Participate in supervision, MST consultations, and trainings; participate in crisis response as needed.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Interpersonal skills

Documentation skills

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, Counseling

CA licensure eligibility/licensure

Job description

Casa de Amparo is seeking an Associate Therapist for the MST Family Program in San Diego County, CA. The role involves delivering evidence-based MST therapy to youth and families in their homes and communities, collaborating with parents, teachers, and other supports to reduce risk and promote resilience.

The position requires a Master’s degree and California licensure eligibility, with a typical caseload of up to six families and a 3–5 month engagement per family.