Careers @Evidence-Based Associates · 1 week ago
Clinical Therapist, MST
Evidence-Based Associates is seeking a Clinical Therapist to work within the Multisystemic Therapy (MST) Model. The role involves providing direct clinical treatment, conducting thorough assessments, and engaging families to implement effective behavior change strategies for youth aged 12–17 with criminal offenses and other challenges.
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Responsibilities
Provide direct clinical treatment 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
Comfortable working with a diverse community of clients
Knowledge of the types of families in the community
Continuously work to engage the primary caregiver, family members, supports, and community agency staff (school, probation, child welfare) in change-oriented treatment
Dedicate time to weekly case planning and evaluation of case progress, with ongoing support from your supervisor and team members
Receive regular training, professional development, supervision, and consultation activities designed to help you acquire extensive clinical skills within the MST treatment model
Assure, along with fellow clinicians, that clients have access to 24 hours/day, 7 days/week support as needed
Qualification
Required
A master's degree in clinical or counseling psychology, social work, or a related subject area is required
Must possess a valid driver's license and have reliable transportation to travel to client's homes and possibly transport multiple clients at once
Professional licensure in a related field required (LMSW, LPC-A, LMFT, LCSW, LPC)
Preferred
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
Benefits
PPO health insurance plan with option to add dependents.
PPO dental plan and vision insurance options for healthy teeth and eyes.
Employer paid life insurance.
403(b) and 457 retirement plan options with company matching.
Generous paid time off, fun, vacations, and paid sick time.
Authentic and caring environment where folks care about each other.