What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community-Based Clinician (Multisystemic Therapy) position at Compass Counseling Services Of Northern Virginia?
Compass Counseling Services of NOVA is seeking master’s level mental health therapist therapists to join our Multisystemic Therapy (MST) Program. Ideal candidates are motivated to provide high-quality, community-based services to youth and families and are committed to creating meaningful, lasting change through evidence-based, data-driven practices.
As one of Virginia’s largest behavioral health providers, Compass offers the stability of an established organization, a supportive team environment, and a culture focused on excellence, accountability, and continuous growth.
MST therapists receive ongoing training in the MST model and work closely with youth ages 11–17, their families, and their broader support networks. MST addresses serious behavioral concerns, criminal involvement, and substance use by empowering families and implementing intensive, research-supported interventions such as skill building, restructuring unhelpful interactions, and strengthening social supports. Learn more at mstservices.com.
- Provide direct clinical treatment following MST principles, emphasizing strengths, behavior patterns, and increased mature behavior
- Conduct thorough assessments of client and family strengths, concerns, and ecological factors to guide case conceptualization.
- Work effectively with a diverse population of clients and families.
- Continuously work to engage caregivers, family members, supports, schools, probation, and child welfare in change-focused treatment.
- Participate in weekly case planning and progress evaluation with team and supervisor support.
- Receive ongoing MST training, supervision, and professional development to build advanced clinical skills.
- Ensure clients have access to 24/7 crisis support in coordination with the clinical team.
- Supportive work environment with regular supervision and clinical skill development
- Extensive training and clinical skill development, including paid training and consultation in MST
- Free LPC/LCSW supervision
- Competitive pay with reimbursement for mileage, phone, and therapeutic supplies
- Company-issued iPad and laptop
- Flexible scheduling
- Advancement opportunities
- Full-Time benefits
- Starting salary - $55,000-$60,000 per year (75 billable hour requirement/month)
- $65/hour for any hours billed over monthly billing requirement (unlimited earning potential)
- Mileage, supplies, and cell phone reimbursement
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Apios Health subscription
- 401k & matching
- Health savings account with employer contribution
- Free Virginia licensure supervision (LPC, LCSW)
- Life insurance
- Long-term & short-term disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Paid time off
Education, Experience, & Other Requirements:
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Salary : $55,000 - $60,000