1 MST Therapist Job in Covington, KY
CHNK Behavioral Health is Hiring a MST Therapist Near Covington, KY
You will empower families to address challenging and/or problematic behavior and to help youth aged 12 - 17 make life-transforming changes. Treatment progress is made through intensive interventions such as skill building, changing unhelpful family interactions, and increasing social support, to name a few.
You will receive training in the Multisystemic Therapy (MST) model as you begin working with families, youth, their communities, and other key members of their ecology to implement MST as designed. Extensive research has proven the effectiveness of MST. MST therapists do whatever it takes, via close collaboration with all involved, to address the needs of juveniles with serious criminal offenses and, in some cases, substance abuse.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Master of Social Work (MSW) (or closely related degree/LPCA/LMFT).
- Must have a Kentucky license. LCSW/LPCC/LMFT preferred.
- Two years' experience in behavioral health preferred
- Knowledge and experience in providing individual and family therapy utilizing evidence-based treatment models.
- Must be Medicaid/MCO billable or have ability to become eligible.
- Demonstrates ability to work as an effective member of a multi-disciplined team.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule.
- Must have a current driver's license and insurance.
- Demonstrate proven sensitivity to the various cultural and socioeconomic characteristics of Children's Home clients and staff, including a commitment to use of the Sanctuary Model and to the philosophy of All Children, All Families framework of cultural competencies.
- Working a flexible schedule, you will provide direct clinical treatment using the MST treatment model and principles. Some principles include leveraging strengths and focusing on the positive, understanding sequences of behavior, and increasing mature behavior.
- Conduct a thorough assessment of the client and family: gather information on behaviors of concern and strengths in the family and their ecology to inform conceptualization of the problem behaviors and interactions within the family's ecological context.
- Continuously work to engage the primary caregiver, family members, supports, and community agency staff (school, probation, child welfare) in change-oriented treatment.
- Dedicate time to weekly case planning and evaluation of case progress, with ongoing support from your supervisor and team members.
- Receive regular training, professional development, supervision, and consultation activities designed to help you acquire extensive clinical skills within the MST treatment model.
- Assure, along with fellow clinicians, that clients have access to 24 hours/day, 7 days/week support as needed, through participation in on-call rotation.
- 20 days of Paid Time Off
- 13 vacation days
- Additional 6 days off per year that can be banked for Long Term Illness or other extended leave covered by FMLA.
- 4 weeks of paid parental or family care leave
- Choice of 2 medical insurance plans, one with a zero deductible.
- Dental, Vision, Life, Short Term and Long-Term Disability plan
- Retirement plan with up to 6% employer match after one year
- Student Loan Repayment Assistance of up to $200 per month
- Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000 per year after 1 year of employment
- Employer paid clinical supervision required towards license
- Supervision hours required for advanced licensure provided
Job Summary
Full Time
$60k-75k (estimate)
06/02/2024
06/15/2024
chnk.org
BURLINGTON, KY
50 - 100
1882
KATHRYN STEPHENS
$5M - $10M
Skilled Nursing Services & Residential Care
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About CHNK Behavioral Health
Childrens Home of Northern Kentucky, also known as CHNK Behavioral Health, provides behavioral health and addiction treatment services to children, adolescents, adults, and families. Last year alone, CHNK impacted nearly 4,000 individuals through both outpatient and residential treatment services. CHNK operates three locations; its main campus is located in Covington's Devou Park, a residential treatment campus is located in Burlington, and the CHNK Outpatient Services team is headquartered at the Fifth Street Center in downtown Covington. CHNK is nationally accredited by the Council on Accred...itation (COA). CHNKs team of 100 healthcare professionals is dedicated to creating holistic partnerships for health and wellness that are inclusive, innovative, and inspiring. In this regard, CHNK serves as a leader in the behavioral healthcare arena: * CHNK is the only provider in Kentucky to achieve certification in the internationally recognized Sanctuary Model for Trauma-Informed Care. CHNKs culture promotes the Seven Commitments that are associated with such care: non-violence, democracy, social learning, open communication, emotional intelligence, growth and change, and social responsibility. * CHNK is the only provider in Kentucky to earn the highest level of certification offered by the national Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation for organizations that provide culturally competent care of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer youth and families. * CHNK has been identified as one of the top ten behavioral healthcare providers in Kentucky, earning a Qualified Residential Treatment Program (QRTP) designation aligned with the national Family First Prevention Services Act (FFPSA). * CHNK has been awarded a Queen City Certified Leader in Gender Equity designation, publicly identifying CHNK as having a diverse workforce representative of the region, strong gender balance at all levels, fair pay practices, and an inclusive, supportive work culture.
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