BASIC FUNCTION:

The MST Therapist will provide intensive, in home counseling, support and crisis intervention to adjudicated youth and their families. The MST therapist uses evidenced based clinical practices in an intensive, clinical, in home setting. Field work comprises the majority of the therapist’s time but additional administrative requirements and supervision are an equally important component of the position.  MST therapists are clinically trained in MST and carry a small caseload of approximately five families.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide intensive in home counseling, support and crisis intervention to adjudicated youth and their families.
• Conduct MST assessments and adhere to an evidenced based clinical program protocol and complete required MST trainings.
• Complete all required ACS documentation.
• Design cognitive behavioral interventions for youth and families.
• Atetnd court appearances and work closely with Department of Probation to prevent probation violations.
• Prepare court reports and complete all required MST paperwork.
• Must possess a strong desire to work with families in the community and conduct family and caregiver sessions.
• Excellent writing, communication and organizational skills are essential and the capacity to work under program deadlines and demonstrate strong clinical practice and skills.
• Participate in approximately 4 hours of supervision on a weekly basis ( group supervision, individual and MST case consultation and trainings.)   

    QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s Degree, MSW preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree with extensive experience in Psychology or related field considered.)
• Bilingual Spanish required.
• Previous experience providing in home counseling and support to youth and their families.
• Flexible work schedule as 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 a plus.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Please send Cover Letter and Resume to Jan Hassan-Butera, Program Director:

Fax: 718.739.1663

Email: jbutera@sco.org