Therapist - MST
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Job Description
Job Details:
Job Location: 1760 Country Club Rd - Gastonia, NC, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Join Our Team as a MST Therapist Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children? Do you thrive in a supportive and inclusive work environment? If so, we want you to be part of our team.
Get to know Alexander Alexander Youth Network is passionate about helping children overcome their mental health challenges. Our teams are committed to creating an environment that empowers every individual to thrive and make a difference.
We offer career development opportunities, mentorship and coaching, and pathways for advancement. Our teammates enjoy amazing benefits including tuition reimbursement, tuition assistance, 401K, paid time off, and a comprehensive health plan that prioritizes your well-being.
What You'll Do: The Multi-Systemic Therapist provides comprehensive services to adolescents and their families.
Completes functional assessments of the adolescent in the context of the family, school and community, focusing on helping parents build supportive social networks, empowering parents to address the needs of the adolescent more effectively, teaching the adolescent new coping skills and emphasizing long-term change that families can maintain after the program has been completed. A full job description can be provided to interested/qualified candidates.
Qualifications
Education and Experience Bachelor's degree in Human Service and 2 years of experience QMHP required. It is preferred that the individual will have experience in working with antisocial behaviors in adolescents. The individual should have a strong understanding of family systems and social ecology theories.
It will be important to have an understanding of the MST philosophy and practices. It is preferred that the individual be licensed as a Licensed Professional Counselor or a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, or be in pursuit of licensure. Valid NC Driver's License
Key Responsibilities
The Multi-Systemic Therapist provides comprehensive services to adolescents and their families by conducting functional assessments across home, school, and community settings. They focus on empowering parents, teaching adolescents new coping skills, and fostering long-term behavioral change.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Human Services and possess at least 2 years of experience, with QMHP status required. A valid NC Driver's License is mandatory, and preference is given to those with licensure as an LPC or LCSW.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 42% are remote, 30% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Mental Health Therapy median $55k (middle half $54k–$55k)13 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | North Carolina index 94.3 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Mental Health Therapy listings in North Carolina | 280 active | 7,906 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 42% remote · 30% no call · 70% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | North Carolina Counselor listings: 15% state a sign-on bonus (median $4k) · 14% offer loan repayment497 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Mental Health Therapy pay trend | +2.0% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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