MST Therapist

3 days ago

Brooklyn, New York, United States SCO Family of Services Full time

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION: 

The Juvenile Justice Initiative Program with SCO Family of Services consists of a small team of mental health professionals.  Our mission is focused on helping youth and their families gain the necessary tools and skills to reduce further court involvement while strengthening the family system.  This community-based clinician provides in home counseling to adjudicated youth and their families multiple times per week. The therapist uses evidenced based clinical practices  to empower youth and families by creating strength-based behavior change that will be sustained long after treatment ends. The MST team strives to keep youths out of the system and keep families together.  The ideal candidate for this position is a clinician grounded in strength-based practices and a social justice advocate.

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.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • 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.
  • Acceptable clearance checks for State Central Register, Driver license and fingerprinting as required by the program

EDUCATION

Master's degree required. MSW, MFT, MHC or related degree preferred.

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