Multisystemic Therapist

1 month ago


Fort Collins, Colorado, United States Savio Full time

Multisystemic Therapy (MST) is a scientifically proven treatment model that targets youth 12-17 who are exhibiting delinquent type behaviors such as running away, substance use, defiance, aggression, and truancy. As a MST Therapist at Savio, you will work closely with parents and caregivers to leverage change by working in families' homes and in the community. This position provides in-home services for Fort Collins and the surrounding areas.

**What does an MST Therapist do?**

* Prevent out of home placement/incarceration
* Break cycle of system involvement
* Empower families to create lasting change
* Engage primary caregiver and other key participants in active change-oriented treatment
* Identify and overcome barriers
* Conduct therapy in the community, in family's homes
* Use behavioral, CBT, Motivational interviewing
* Maintain small, intensive caseload of 4-6 families
* Meet weekly for group supervision and expert consultation

**What makes a good fit for MST?**

* Are flexible and self-motivated
* Gravitate towards action-oriented and solution focused therapy
* Recognize how social systems/ecology impact youth behavior
* Have a passion for engaging parents struggling with teens' behavioral issues
* Are comfortable with in-home therapy
* Enjoy a non-traditional work schedule

**What do actual MST Therapists say they love about doing MST at Savio?**

* Flexible schedule allows employees to take care of themselves
* Positive and supportive team environment
* Supporting and advocating for people that no one else advocates for

**Perks:**

* Supervision towards licensure
* Savio pays for all MST training
* PTO is allowed to be cashed out to pay for licensure tests
* Mileage Reimbursements for personal vehicle
* Company issued cell phone and laptop
* Eligible for student loan forgiveness through the Public Service Federal Loan Forgiveness Program

**Salary:**

* Starting with candidacy (LPCC, SWC, MFTC): $57,000
* Starting Licensed (LCSW, LPC, LMFT): $60,000
* Starting MA Bilingual: $62,000

**Benefits:**

* 10 paid holidays
* Vacation time + Sick time

**Medical:**

* Low employee cost medical coverage
* Dental, Vision, Life, Critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity
* HSA, FSA accounts
* Employee Assistance Program
* Pet Insurance

**Retirement:**

* 403b account
* Employer Funded Retirement Plan

**Requirements:**

* Minimum Qualifications:

* Master's in counseling, social work, marriage and family therapy or related field
* Bachelors with extensive experience considered on a case-by-case basis
* DORA registration to provide therapy such as LPCC, MFTC, SWC