MST Therapist

POSITION: Multi-Systemic Therapy (MST) Therapist

LOCATION/DEPARTMENT: Multi-Systemic Therapy
REPORTS TO: MST Supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS OR SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited University or College in the field of Psychology, Social Work, Counseling Education, or other Human Services Field (Master’s Degree Preferred)
• Two years experience in the human service field and significant clinical experience in treating serious antisocial behavior in youth.
• Valid North Carolina driver’s license

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Strong written/verbal skills
• Strong knowledge of common diagnoses and treatments
• Ability to complete person centered plans, treatment plan updates, authorization requests, and all medical records requirements
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Efficient in time management

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• MST Therapist will serve 100% of their time on the MST Team providing assistance to the individual, parent/guardian/caregiver of the individual, and other key participants
• Implement problem identification, treatment planning and intervention implementation utilizing the MST process
• To provide direct clinical treatment using methods compatible with MST principles and practices.
• Participate in the 5-day MST Orientation, MST booster training, one hour of supervision, and one hour of consultation activities.
• Provide direct intervention, arranges, coordinates, and monitors services that are provided in any location on behalf of the recipient.
• Participate in the First Responder Crisis response 24 hours day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year on an alternating schedule as outlined in the Policies and Procedures for First Responder/Crisis Policies and Procedures for First Responder/Crisis Policies and Procedures.
• Flexibility in working non-traditional work hours in implementing MST
• Furnishes required reports to Uplift, LME, DJJDP, and other involved agencies as necessary.

APPLICATION PERIOD: Open until filled

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INTERESTED APPLICANTS SHOULD FORWARD RESUME TO:
Name: Daphne Westmoreland
Phone: 252-551-5544
Fax: 252-551-5625
Email: employment@upliftnc.org
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