MST Therapist

Description

At Hill Country Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Center our vision is to empower people, foster hope,
support choice, and celebrate success.
 

**Hill Country MHDD Centers is offering a $2,000 sign on bonus for all full-time, new hire employees**

Help us help others:

This position is responsible for providing Multi Systematic Therapy services to families; ensuring services align with MST fidelity and evidence-based measures. The therapist will provide services to a small caseload of 5-6 families. This position is a remote position working from home for the administrative duties and working in the homes and community of Uvalde, TX for the delivery of services.

You will get to:

• Provide direct clinical treatment using the MST treatment model and principles.
• Conduct assessments of the client and family informing the conceptualization of the behaviors to be addressed via a goal-oriented treatment plan.
• Will provide therapeutic services in a home and community-based environment.
• Actively participate as part of the therapy team.
• Participate in on going MST training and consultation and case planning.
• Assist families by actively referring them to appropriate services and support.
• Assist families with both clinical and concrete services.
• Perform data entry related to clients in a timely manner as directed by the MST supervisor.
• Perform basic accountability tasks related to the job, which include compiling and maintaining all necessary records.
• Regular and punctual attendance.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, both external in the community (schools. Probation, service providers, etc.) and within the funding agency
• Deliver MST to a caseload of up to 5 families, as required to address program needs.
• Participate in a 24 hour on-call schedule.
• Will work with a diverse population.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

You’ll definitely need:

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, or a related field from a four-year college or university with a minimum of three years experience working in services for families and/or youth required 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)

We’ll also want you to:

• Employ excellent verbal and written communication skills to engage and report effectively.
• Maintain a well-organized schedule while allowing room for flexibility and adjustments.
• Maintain accurate and timely collaborative documentation.
• Sustain a calm demeanor when under pressure to meet deadlines and handle sometimes difficult situations.
• Provide exemplary customer service and care to individuals with their best interest at heart.
• Work autonomously to complete assignments within company and state parameters with a high level of quality. 
• Complete and maintain both CPR certification and Prevention and Management of Aggressive Behavior training.
• Have a valid Texas State Driver’s License.
• Have current automobile insurance and the ability to travel to individuals when necessary.

We’re excited to provide:

• PPO health insurance plan with option to add dependents.
• PPO dental plan and vision insurance options for healthy teeth and eyes.
• Employer paid life insurance.
• 401(a) plan, employer matches your contributions dollar for dollar up to 8% of your salary. You are 100% vested after 3 years of service.
• 457/403(b) plan, employees are immediately eligible to contribute pre-tax earnings to plan for retirement.
• Generous paid time off for fun and vacations and paid sick time for when you’re under the weather.
• Authentic and caring environment where folks care about each other.

We can pay you:

$­22.48 - $31.37 annually and benefits eligibility plus good karma for doing good in the world