LifePath Systems
Intensive Community Based Therapist- MST
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Job Responsibilities
Provide direct clinical treatment using methods compatible with Multisystemic Therapy (MST) principles and practices to youth and families through a homebased model of service delivery.
Implement interventions within or between systems in the youth’s natural ecology that affect or influence the behavior of the youth (e.g., family, peer, school, and neighborhood).
Conduct MST assessment including review of referral information, identifying and engaging key participants, identifying systemic strengths and weaknesses, and developing an analysis of the fit of problem behaviors within the ecological context. Maintain a caseload of 4-6 families.
Engage primary caregiver(s) and other key participants in active change-oriented treatment by identifying and overcoming barriers to engagement.
Implement a problem conceptualization, treatment planning, intervention implementation, outcomes review and strategy revision procedure using the MST Analytic Process.
Maintain clear and concise documentation of treatment efforts that promote peer and supervisory review and feedback, and demonstrate compliance with the nine MST Principles and the MST Analytic Process.
Engage and collaborate with all relevant systems and key participants within each system, maintaining alignment throughout MST treatment.
Participate in all MST training, weekly supervision, consultation, and MST Therapist development activities.
All services are provided in a person-centered, trauma-informed manner.
Additional Expectations
Service Excellence:
Exceptional services (individual, family, and group) as described in the MST service fidelity guidelines.
Stewardship of Resources:
Utilization of workforce time.
Creation of value as a mental health professional in knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Utilization of agency resources.
Leveraging internal and external resources.
Cost reduction in services.
Innovative practices that maximize resources.
Integrity:
Positive relationships within the agency, community, and individuals in service.
Meeting state standards, and LPS policy and procedures.
Ethical work practices.
Community:
Communication among staff peers and supervisors to build healthy relationships and morale within Lifepath Systems.
Individuals and families feel understood and supported by our team.
Continuous Improvement:
Build knowledge, skills, and abilities to continually grow as a resource to individuals in service and Lifepath Systems.
Innovate new ideas, techniques, and strategies forward-leaning to move LPS vision and values forward in all aspects of your role.
Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, or related field from a four-year college or university with minimum of three years of experience working in services for families and/or youth, or Master’s Degree in clinical or counseling psychology, social work, or a related subject area. Professional licensure as LPC-Associate, LMFT-Associate, or LMSW under clinical supervision required; full licensure as an LPC, LMFT, LCSW 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.
Behavioral therapy targeting school behavior and academic performance.
Implementation of interventions within or between systems in the youth’s natural ecology that affect or influence the behavior of the youth (i.e., family, peer, school, and neighborhood).
Collaboration and partnership with community agencies.
Previous work providing in-home or community-based therapy services.
Professional licensure in related field preferred but not required.
Work Experience at a CCBHC Experience at a Certified Community Based Health Center (CCBHC) is required.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Mental Health Care
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Job Responsibilities
Provide direct clinical treatment using methods compatible with Multisystemic Therapy (MST) principles and practices to youth and families through a homebased model of service delivery.
Implement interventions within or between systems in the youth’s natural ecology that affect or influence the behavior of the youth (e.g., family, peer, school, and neighborhood).
Conduct MST assessment including review of referral information, identifying and engaging key participants, identifying systemic strengths and weaknesses, and developing an analysis of the fit of problem behaviors within the ecological context. Maintain a caseload of 4-6 families.
Engage primary caregiver(s) and other key participants in active change-oriented treatment by identifying and overcoming barriers to engagement.
Implement a problem conceptualization, treatment planning, intervention implementation, outcomes review and strategy revision procedure using the MST Analytic Process.
Maintain clear and concise documentation of treatment efforts that promote peer and supervisory review and feedback, and demonstrate compliance with the nine MST Principles and the MST Analytic Process.
Engage and collaborate with all relevant systems and key participants within each system, maintaining alignment throughout MST treatment.
Participate in all MST training, weekly supervision, consultation, and MST Therapist development activities.
All services are provided in a person-centered, trauma-informed manner.
Additional Expectations
Service Excellence:
Exceptional services (individual, family, and group) as described in the MST service fidelity guidelines.
Stewardship of Resources:
Utilization of workforce time.
Creation of value as a mental health professional in knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Utilization of agency resources.
Leveraging internal and external resources.
Cost reduction in services.
Innovative practices that maximize resources.
Integrity:
Positive relationships within the agency, community, and individuals in service.
Meeting state standards, and LPS policy and procedures.
Ethical work practices.
Community:
Communication among staff peers and supervisors to build healthy relationships and morale within Lifepath Systems.
Individuals and families feel understood and supported by our team.
Continuous Improvement:
Build knowledge, skills, and abilities to continually grow as a resource to individuals in service and Lifepath Systems.
Innovate new ideas, techniques, and strategies forward-leaning to move LPS vision and values forward in all aspects of your role.
Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, or related field from a four-year college or university with minimum of three years of experience working in services for families and/or youth, or Master’s Degree in clinical or counseling psychology, social work, or a related subject area. Professional licensure as LPC-Associate, LMFT-Associate, or LMSW under clinical supervision required; full licensure as an LPC, LMFT, LCSW 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.
Behavioral therapy targeting school behavior and academic performance.
Implementation of interventions within or between systems in the youth’s natural ecology that affect or influence the behavior of the youth (i.e., family, peer, school, and neighborhood).
Collaboration and partnership with community agencies.
Previous work providing in-home or community-based therapy services.
Professional licensure in related field preferred but not required.
Work Experience at a CCBHC Experience at a Certified Community Based Health Center (CCBHC) is required.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Mental Health Care
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