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Child Guidance Resource
Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

MST Therapist

CounselorFull-Time

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Job Description

The MST (Multi-systemic Therapy) Mental Health Professional provides intensive home and community based therapy to families whose adolescents are displaying social, emotional and/or behavioral disorders. Clinicians work with caregivers to change how youth function in their natural setting while following a specific model that promotes positive social behavior and decreases anti-social behavior.

Responsibilities

  • Complete all training and actively participates in required supervision and consultation in accordance with program and agency guidelines.
  • Handle all administrative duties such as chart documentation, billing requirements and other necessary paperwork consistent with licensure, accreditation, funding sources and CGRC technology reporting requirements.
  • Conduct all assessments including biopsychosocials utilizing program principals in order to assess client and family dynamics.
  • Provide therapy services to promote exploration and understanding of personal and interpersonal dynamics.
  • Develop effective and timely treatment goals with measurable objectives that are sustainable for families.
  • Record all case progress notes for both MST and CGRC in order to maintain accurate history of treatment events and client progress.
  • Meet program expectations regarding authorizations and productivity.
  • Available to immediately intervene in crisis situations.
  • Work collaboratively with stakeholders both internally and externally.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or Master's Degree in counseling, psychology, or social work.
  • Minimum one (1) year experience working with child and families in a mental health, education, child welfare or juvenile justice system / secure juvenile setting.
  • Broad clinical practice experience in family, child, behavior, individual therapies, group counseling and crisis intervention/stabilization.

Who is CGRC? We are a premier children’s provider that embraces our clinicians as partners in our organization’s strategic plan.

What can CGRC do for you? Do YOU want to be a Change Agent? If so, we want you to be a part of the Child Guidance partnership. Working here means being open to new clinical experiences both as an individual and as part of a team.

We offer reimbursed comprehensive clinical supervision and training with the opportunity to develop your leadership competencies and career interests on a personal level. Join any of our organizational committees, task forces, or work groups. If you are furthering your education, we want to be your partner.

We are offering flexibility for classes, internship possibilities within our organization, and the availability for licensure supervision. It is important to us that you enjoy a healthy work-life balance and we will encourage you to have personal goals that focus on self-care.

At CGRC, you can enjoy a relaxed working environment with flexible work schedules that allow for a healthy work-life balance. We encourage and support career development and there are always opportunities for you to learn and grow within the organization.

We have a competitive compensation package and generous time off and benefits for eligible employees. You and your family can also enjoy discounts and offers through our Tickets at Work Program. CGRC is an eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Apply Now to Join Our Team!

Child Guidance Resource Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Family TherapyChild TherapyBehavioral TherapyIndividual TherapyCrisis StabilizationBiopsychosocial AssessmentTreatment PlanningClinical DocumentationCaregiver CollaborationStakeholder Collaboration

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 32% are remote, 22% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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About Child Guidance Resource

Mental Health Care
Havertown, PA
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive compensation package
Generous time off
Reimbursed clinical supervision and training
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligible
Tickets at Work discounts