Family Therapist - MST (6260)

One Hope United

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Mount Vernon, Illinois

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The therapist will conduct MST assessments and provide family therapy services to address severe behavioral issues in youth within their natural home environment. They are responsible for maintaining clear documentation, collaborating with relevant systems, and providing 24/7 availability to families.

Qualifications

We are seeking a Family Therapist to work with families and adolescents (ages 12-17.5) in their homes, addressing severe behavioral issues. A Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or a related field is required; a Bachelor's degree with substantial social service experience will also be considered. The position also requires a car for transportation to meetings and the ability to be available to families via phone 24/7.

Job Description

  Family Therapist - MST     We are seeking a therapist with a systemic perspective and a desire to work with families and their adolescents (ages 12-17.5) in their natural home environment. The therapist will be responsible for providing family therapy services that address severe behavioral issues for referred youth.

Qualifications

Education
  • Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or a related subject area
  • Bachelor's degree with substantial social service experience working with families and youth 
Job Responsibilities
  • Conduct MST assessment, including review of referral information, identifying and engaging key participants, identifying systemic strengths and weaknesses, and developing interventions to address the referral behaviors
  • Engage primary caregiver and other key participants in active change-oriented solutions
  • Conduct sessions/meetings in the youth's natural environment (homes, schools, attends court dates, community). Must have a car to get to all these meetings.
  • Maintain clear, concise documentation of treatment efforts that facilitate peer and supervisory review and feedback and demonstrate compliance with the 9 MST Principles and the MST Analytic Process.
  • Ability to engage and collaborate with all relevant systems and key participants within each system, to maintain alignment throughout MST treatment.
  • Participate in all MST training, supervision, and consultation activities.
  • Maintain caseloads of 5 families at a time.
  • Staff are available to families via phone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, with exceptions to vacations and personal time off
  • Must be able to work independently and be flexible
  • Must have a car
  • This staff member will receive MST certification through a five-day training on the MST model and will receive additional training as required
We Invest in You!  
  • Tuition assistance up to $2500 per year
  • Up to 4 weeks paid Vacation Days, up to 6 paid Personal Days, up to 5 paid Sick days annually, and a Mental Health Day. 
  • Medical, dental, vision, 403b Retirement, flexible spending accounts, and health savings account.
  • Agency paid life and ADD up to $50K based on salary
  • Multiple Voluntary Supplemental plans for Employee, Spouse, and Child(ren)
  • Voluntary Legal Plans and Pet Insurance.
  • The agency paid long-term disability and short-term disability.
  • Career ladders, professional development, and promotion opportunities
  A Different Kind Of Employer One Hope United is strong and ready to grow. Are you ready to grow with us?
  • 800+ talented professionals strong, serving 10,000 children and families in Illinois and Florida
  • Fiscally stable, $70 Million agency- strong since 1895
  • Energetic leadership and a rich community of support
One Hope United does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. One Hope United is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. OHU participates in E-Verify.  

One Hope United

One Hope United (OHU) is a nonprofit providing early childhood education, child and family services, clinical services, and residential programs for 130 years. We’re proud to serve over 10,000 children and families each year across Illinois and Florida. Through our evidence-based and trauma-informed practices, we empower children and families to see and create a future where, regardless of their past, they can reach their full potential. Our Mission One Hope United serves and advocates for the thriving of children, youth, and families through quality early childhood education, residential care, child welfare, and mental health services. Our Vision One Hope United seeks to advance child and family services through effective evidence-based practices, policy that focuses on nurturing healthy families, and partnerships that extend its reach.
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