LEAD MST-PSYCHIATRIC THERAPIST (Multisystemic Therapy)

Specific Responsibilities

• The Lead MST therapist position functions as back up to the clinical supervisor and carries supervisor responsibilities including reviewing case summaries, offering support to the MST therapist, and leading group supervision and consultation.
• The Lead MST therapist assists with training of new therapists, providing clinical and session support.
• The Lead MST therapist carries a small case load of 4-5 families, providing in-house family counseling, support and crisis intervention.
• Conduct MST assessments and adhere to evidence based clinical counseling modalities.
• Design cognitive behavioral interventions for youth and families.
• Collaborate with stakeholders such as psychiatrists, schools, clinics, DOP, and pro-social programs.
• Advocate for families by attending hospital, court or probation meetings.
• Participate in weekly group supervision and consultation, as well as individual supervision.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.
• Some remote flexibility

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience with an evidence-based treatment model, ideally with MST or an MST adaptation.
• Licensed mental health professional: LMSW, LMFT, MHC, or related.
• Previous experience with family therapy, or in home counseling, to youth and their families.
• Flexible work schedule. Some evening and occasional weekend work is required.
• Ability to handle a high work load and adhere to program deadlines with high quality written documentation.
• Knowledge and experience in the Juvenile Justice System a plus as well as experience in a preventive ACS program desired.

Education

• Master’s degree required. MSW, MFT, MHC or related degree preferred.

Special Skills

• Bilingual a plus.

Relationship with Others

• Externally: interacts with ACS, NYC Department of Correction, NYC Department of Education, and other community-based organizations

• Internally: interfaces with other service programs as well as business support services

In addition, employees need to possess the following characteristics:

• Be team players.
• Have a strong sensitivity to cultural differences present among staff and clients within our organization.
• Possess a strong belief in people’s ability to grow and change; forge a mutually respectful partnership with persons served and their families.
• Ability to set limits and maintain helping role of practitioner and to intervene appropriately.