Community-Based Mental Health Professional at Evidence Based Associates

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Jun, 26

Salary

68000.0

Posted On

08 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Multisystemic Therapy (MST), Clinical Treatment, Assessment, Caseload Management, Client Engagement, Case Planning, Progress Evaluation, Paperwork Completion, Professional Development, 24/7 Support Coordination, Skill Building, Behavioral Conceptualization, Family Therapy, Cognitive-Behavioral Techniques, Spanish Speaking

Industry

Business Consulting and Services

Description

MST Therapist About the Position: You will receive ongoing training in the Multisystemic Therapy (MST) model as you work with families, youth, their communities, and other key members of their ecology to implement MST as designed. Extensive research has proven the effectiveness of MST. MST therapists do whatever it takes, via close collaboration with all involved, to address the needs of adolescents returning from residential placement for mental health, trauma and, in some cases, substance abuse. You will empower families to address challenging and/or problematic behavior and to help youth aged 12 – 17 ½ make life-transforming changes. Treatment progress is made through intensive interventions such as skill building, changing unhelpful family interactions, and increasing social support, to name a few. Location: Bronx, New York and Staten Island, NY Duties & 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. Maintain a caseload of 4 – 5 cases at any given time, meeting with each client twice a week at a minimum Comfort working with a diverse community of clients and traveling throughout New York to provide services in the home or community settings Knowledge of the types of families in the community Continuously work to engage the primary caregiver, family members, supports, and community agency staff (school, outpatient mental health providers, residential case planners and line staff, child welfare, community stakeholders) in change-oriented treatment. Dedicate time to weekly case planning and evaluation of case progress, with ongoing support from your supervisor and team members. Complete thorough paperwork in a timely manner including progress notes, weekly case summaries, and treatment plans 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. Qualifications Master’s degree in clinical or counseling Psychology, Social Work, or a related subject area required. Eligibility for Professional Licensure in a behavioral health field is required. New master’s degree candidates are welcome with a limited permit. Spanish speaking highly preferred. Willingness to travel throughout New York City required. Driver’s License preferred. Preferred Experience 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 Salary: $62,000-$68,000 Benefits: Medical Dental Vision 403B Retirement Plan Up to 3 weeks of paid vacation per year! Earn CEU with no cost to you! Access to our state-of-the-art training institute! #mst #mstjobs #fft #bsft #incredibleyears #pcit #therapy #therapist #clinician #socialservices #lpc-a #lpca #lcsw #lpc #lmsw #lsw #lcsw #lmft #lmhc #mentalhealthjobs #familytherapy #juvenile #evidencebased #cbt #dbt #multisystemictherapy #ebp #ebm #masterlevel #nowhiring #hiringnow #jobs #clinicaljobs #hiring #careers #childfirst #earlychildhood

Responsibilities

The therapist will implement the Multisystemic Therapy (MST) model by working intensively with families and youth (aged 12-17.5) returning from residential placement to address mental health, trauma, and substance abuse needs. Duties include providing direct clinical treatment, conducting thorough ecological assessments, and empowering families through interventions like skill building and changing unhelpful family interactions.