Therapist, MST

Community Solutions, Inc.; El Dorado (AR); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Two weeks vacation

Medical and dental plans

401(k) retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Community Solutions, Inc. in El Dorado, KS, is seeking an MST Therapist to provide intensive, home-based therapy to youth and families involved in juvenile justice or at risk of out-of-home placement.

You'll conduct assessments, develop plans, and deliver evidence-based interventions within a community-based setting, with up to 75% travel and collaboration with schools, courts, and social services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Services or related field is required; Master's degree preferred.
• Three years of work experience in social work or clinical treatment.
• Must possess a valid driver license and have reliable transportation to travel to clients' homes, potentially transporting multiple clients at once.
• Ability to travel up to 75% of the time.
• Must live within 30-45 minutes travel time from the designated service area.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of individuals and families to identify problems, strengths and systemic factors.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on Multisystemic Therapy principles and evidence-based interventions.
• Provide direct therapeutic interventions to at-risk youth and families and collaborate with other professionals.
• Implement crisis management strategies to address immediate safety concerns.
• Participate in supervision to enhance clinical skills and ensure fidelity to the MST model.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of client progress, including sessions notes and treatment plans.
• Collaborate with schools, social services, courts, mental health agencies and other stakeholders.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Services or related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: KS - El Dorado Office - El Dorado, KS 67042

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: Bachelors Degree

Travel Percentage: Up to 75%

Job Shift: Various Shift Hours

Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services

About the Role

Make a Real Impact in Your Community! Are you passionate about helping individuals overcome substance abuse and reclaim their lives? At Community Solutions, Inc. (CSI), we believe in second chances and providing the support people need to succeed. For over 60 years, we’ve been a pioneer in community-based services, transforming lives through innovative programs for individuals involved in the child welfare, juvenile justice, or criminal justice systems.

Join our mission-driven team as an MST Therapist at our CSI El Dorado Office in El Dorado, KS. You’ll play a key role providing evidence-based therapeutic interventions to youth, their families, communities, and other key members.

The MST Practitioner will provide intensive, home-based therapy to adolescents and their families who are involved in the juvenile justice system or at risk of out-of-home placement.

MST Practitioners can be required to drive within a 90-minute radius from the CSI El Dorado Office.

This role is community-based and requires travel to the following surrounding counties: Butler, Chase, Chautauqua, Coffey, Cowley, Elk, Greenwood, Lyon, Marion

What is Multisystemic Therapy (MST)?

Multisystemic Therapy (MST) typically targets chronic, violent, or substance-abusing juvenile offender ages 12 through 17. MST’s home-based therapy design helps overcome barriers to service, increases family retention in treatment, allows for the provision of the intensive services (i.e., therapists have a maximum of 6 cases), and enhances the maintenance of successful behavior change.

Why Work with Us?

• Life-Changing Work: Help individuals on parole rebuild their lives and contribute to their communities in meaningful ways.
• Trauma-Informed Approach: CSI is committed to understanding and addressing trauma. You'll receive ongoing training to ensure you can support clients with care and compassion.
• Collaborative Environment: Work closely with the Program Director, MST Experts, and external stakeholders in a supportive, team-oriented setting.
• Growth Opportunities: Expand your expertise with training, certification, and professional development options in a growing organization.

What You'll Do

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of individuals and families to identify presenting problems, strengths and systemic factors contributing to difficulties.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on the principles of Multisystemic Therapy, incorporating relevant evidence-based interventions and strategies.
• Provide direct therapeutic interventions to at-risk youth and their families, and collaborate with other key members.
• Implement crisis management strategies as needed to address immediate safety concerns for clients and their families.
• Participate in individual and group supervision training to enhance clinical skills and ensure fidelity to the MST model.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of client progress, including sessions notes, treatment plans, and outcome measures.
• Collaborate with other professionals and service providers involved in client’s ecosystem, including social services, schools, court, mental health agencies, etc.

Annual Salary

$50,000-55,000

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree required in Social Services or related field, Masters degree preferred.
• Three years of work experience in social work or clinical treatment
• Social Work or other clinical license is preferred.
• Must possess a Valid driver license and have reliable transportation to travel to client's homes an possibly transport multiple clients at once.
• Ability to travel up to 75% of the time.
• Must live within 30-45 minutes travel time from the designated service area.

Preferred Experience

• Professional licensure in social work or other clinical field preferred but not required.
• 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 youths 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

Benefits

• CSI offers great benefits which include:
• Two (2) weeks vacation accrued within the first year, bumped to three (3) weeks accrual after 1 year of service.
• Sick time (7 days accrual basis), floating holiday time (4 days/year).
• Medical and Dental plans.
• Voluntary plan options for: Vision, FSA, voluntary STD, Accident, Hospital, Life insurance and AD&D.
• 401(k) Retirement savings plan with automatic enrollment and a company match of 100% up to 4% of your contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement after 1 year service.
• Ongoing training.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

CSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.