Multisystemic Therapy Counselor

Faith Works Counseling; Albuquerque (NM); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Faith Works Counseling in Albuquerque, NM is seeking compassionate Mental Health professionals to join the Multisystemic Therapy program. This role focuses on in-home treatment, empowering families and youth, with services delivered at home and via telehealth.

You will receive MST training and ongoing professional development to maintain fidelity to the model. Candidates must live in or relocate to Albuquerque and hold appropriate licensure.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in counseling with NM licensure in LMHC/LPC/LMSW/LCSW/LMFT.
• Bachelor’s degree in psychology encouraged, with 3 years’ related experience.
• Spanish language proficiency may be needed for client engagement.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-home MST services to up to 6 active clients.
• Lead family and youth counseling with a strengths-based approach.
• Participate in weekly case planning and supervision.
• Conduct assessments and treatment planning.
• Deliver services in person and via telehealth.
• Balance caseload with documentation duties.
• On-call rotation for weekends.

Education

Master’s degree in counseling

NM licensure eligibility

Bachelor’s degree in psychology

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for compassionate Mental Health professionals to join our team in Albuquerque, New Mexico and provide support through the Multisystemic Therapy program. With this role you will have the support of an agency with the autonomy of a private practice.

The Multisystemic Therapy (MST) role is focused on providing intensive in-home treatment services for up to 6 active clients, empowering parents, youth, and families. You'll work to create lasting, strength-based behavioral changes through individual and family counseling, case management, advocacy, and more, within the client's home and community environments.

We provide training upon joining the MST program, along with ongoing professional development to ensure adherence to the model.

Therapist Responsibilities

• Participate in weekly case planning and evaluations with support from supervisors and team members, including group supervision.
• Use MST principles to leverage family and client strengths, focus on positives, understand behavioral sequences, and promote appropriate behavior.
• Receive ongoing training and professional development in the MST model to build extensive clinical skills.
• Conduct thorough assessments of clients and families to inform treatment planning.
• Engage primary caregivers, family members, and community staff (schools, probation, child welfare) in change-oriented treatment.
• Balance caseloads, clinical contact, paperwork, and case management.
• Provide clinical evaluations and intake screenings to determine treatment needs.
• Offer services both in person and via telehealth, as needed.
• Be available to clients Monday through Friday, with on-call rotation for weekends.

Therapist Qualifications

• Location Requirement: Candidates must live in or be willing to relocate to Albuquerque, New Mexico or the surrounding areas.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport quickly in English and Spanish.
• Detail-oriented, compassionate, and empathetic.
• Ability to manage time and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Demonstrates a community-minded approach and actively contributes to building and maintaining a strong client base.

Education and Licensing Requirements

• Master’s degree in counseling or a related field with licensure as LAC, LMHC, LPC, LMSW, LCSW, LAMFT, or LMFT with the State of New Mexico.
• Bachelor's degree in psychology or related field encouraged to apply who have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in psychology or a related field (limited to 2 candidates per team of 4).