MST Therapist (Multisystemic Therapy)
Listed compensation
$70k
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Job Description
Specific Responsibilities
- Provide in home family counseling, support and crisis intervention to a small case load of 5-6 families.
- Conduct MST assessments and adhere to evidenced based clinical counseling modalities.
- Design cognitive behavioral interventions for youth and families.
- Collaborate with stakeholders such as schools, DOP, ACS and pro-social programs.
- Advocate for families by attending court or probation meetings.
- Update stakeholders with treatment progress.
- Participate in weekly group supervision and consultation, as well as individual supervision.
- Complete all required documentation.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
- All sessions must be completed in the family’s home.
Experience Required
- 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.
Salary Range: $70,000 based on experience and licensure
Key Responsibilities
Provide in-home counseling, support, and crisis intervention to families, conduct MST assessments, and develop cognitive behavioral interventions for youth and families. Coordinate with schools and other stakeholders, advocate for families in court or probation meetings, report treatment progress, participate in supervision, and complete required documentation.
Requirements
A master’s degree is required, with an MSW, MFT, MHC, or related degree preferred. Candidates should have experience in family therapy or in-home counseling with youth and families, a flexible schedule, and the ability to manage a high workload and meet documentation deadlines; juvenile justice or preventive ACS experience is a plus.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% are remote, 28% have no call, 68% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$70k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $65k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $70k | Mental Health Therapy median $71k (middle half $67k–$83k)32 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$65k in purchasing power | New York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Mental Health Therapy listings in New York | 314 active | 7,860 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 38% remote · 28% no call · 68% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
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