MST Therapist

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POSITION SUMMARY/JOB PURPOSE:

The MST Therapist is responsible for providing evidence-based intensive family and community-based treatment for at-risk youth with intensive needs and their families.

MST intervention is a short-term (three to five months), intensive, and community-based clinical intervention aimed at promoting pro-social behavior and interrupting the child's involvement with the juvenile justice system.

MST is non-traditional as services are delivered in the child's community and home instead of in an office setting.

MST addresses the core causes of delinquent and antisocial conduct by identifying key drivers of the behaviors through an ecological assessment of the child.

This position works independently, under limited supervision, reporting major activities through periodic meetings.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:

·        Required: A master's degree in clinical or counseling Psychology, Social Work, or a related subject area.

·        Professional licensure as LPC-Associate, LMFT-Associate, or LMSW under clinical supervision, or full licensure as an LPC, LMFT, LCSW preferred.

·        Experience Required: At least 2 years of experience in the behavioral health field.

REGISTRATION, CERTIFICATION, LICENSURE OR OTHER QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

·        Must maintain a valid Texas Driver's license, auto liability insurance and a driving record acceptable to PermiaCare's insurance requirements.

·        Required to pass criminal history and background checks as well as pre-employment drug screen.

·        Bilingual (oral and written English/Spanish) preferred.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

·        Conduct MST assessments including review of referral information, identifying, and engaging key participants, identifying systemic strengths and weaknesses, and developing an analysis of the fit of problem behaviors within the ecological context.

·        Engage primary caregiver(s) and other key participants in active change-oriented treatment by identifying and overcoming barriers to engagement.

·        Implement a problem conceptualization, treatment planning, intervention implementation, outcomes review and strategy revision procedure using the MST Analytic Process.

·        Therapist will be expected to maintain a caseload of 4-6 cases.

·        Maintain clear and concise documentation of treatment efforts that promote peer and supervisory review and feedback, and that demonstrate compliance with the nine MST Principles and the MST Analytic Process.

·        Provide direct clinical treatment using methods compatible with MST principles and practices.

·        Participate in all MST training, supervision, consultation, and MST Therapist development activities.

·        Ensure fidelity to MST service models as promulgated by the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and MST Services, Inc.

·        Ensure achievement of productivity targets as set forth by PermiaCare leadership.

·        Meet unit performance measures or targets.

·        Ensure coordination of MST services to designated caseloads.

·        Enter accurate and appropriate documentation of services within the timeframe required.

·        Maintain confidentiality of sensitive records and treatment information, client files and protected health information in compliance with HIPAA, laws, rules and regulations, and established procedures.

·        Maintain regular and reliable physical on-site attendance. Regular attendance, dependability, and promptness are required for the scheduled workday 100% of the time, to ensure consistency and completeness of program's processes.

·        Comply with the Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation policy and reporting requirements.

·        Adhere to the Code of Conduct and Standards of Behavior policy requirements.

·        Establish and maintain effective work relationships with individuals served and their families, supervisors, co-workers, and visitors by demonstrating cooperative, courteous, and respectful behavior always.

·        Communicate regularly with supervisor.

·        Open and process mail/email in a timely manner.

·        Answer phone, collect phone messages and respond to requests timely and accurately.

·        Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations.

·        Perform all work functions and interactions using a trauma informed approach.

·        Display professionalism when representing PermiaCare and the program in the community.

·        Maintain compliance with legal requirements and company policies and procedures.

·        Maintain valid and current driver's license, auto insurance, acceptable driving record and reliable transportation at all times. Driving may be required for this position.

·        Complete all training as assigned prior to the due date.

·        Other duties as assigned.