Therapist – Multisystemic Therapy (MST)

Community Re-Entry Program of SUN Behavioral Health is dedicated to providing evidence-based, family-focused behavioral health services that create lasting change. Our mission is to help youth and families thrive through compassionate care and innovative treatment approaches.

Position Summary:

The MST Therapist delivers intensive, evidence-based treatment to youth and families in their homes and communities. This role focuses on addressing behavioral challenges, improving family functioning, and reducing out-of-home placements through the Multisystemic Therapy model.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide MST services to youth and families in home and community settings
• Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop individualized treatment plans
• Collaborate with families, schools, and community partners to support treatment goals
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with MST standards
• Participate in weekly supervision and ongoing training to maintain model fidelity
• Be available for crisis support as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or related field (required)
• Licensure or license-eligible in Louisiana (LPC, LCSW, LMFT preferred)
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends as needed

Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Comprehensive training in the MST model
• Flexible scheduling

• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
• Health, dental, vision, and retirement benefits for full-time employees

About Community Re-Entry Program:

Community Re-Entry Program is part of SUN Behavioral Health, a national behavioral healthcare company committed to solving unmet needs in the communities we serve. Our values—chosen by our employees—reflect what matters most: safety, teamwork, integrity, and compassion. We foster workplaces where behavioral health professionals feel valued, supported, and proud of the impact they make every day.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Community Re-Entry Program of SUN Behavioral Health is committed to the principle of Equal Employment Opportunity for all employees and applicants. It is our policy to ensure that both current and prospective employees are afforded equal employment opportunity without consideration of race, religious creed, color, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, or disability in accordance with local, state and federal laws.

Americans with Disabilities Act

Applicants as well as employees who are or become disabled must be able to perform the essential job functions either unaided or with reasonable accommodation. The organization shall determine reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.

•    Bachelor’s Degree in a human services field with 2 years of full-time post-graduate experience OR a substance abuse professional with a bachelor’s degree and 2 years of full-time post graduate accumulated supervised experience in alcoholism and drug abuse counseling;
•    or a Bachelor’s Degree in a non-human services field with 4 years of full-time post-graduate experience OR  a substance abuse professional with a bachelor’s degree in a nonhuman services field  and 4 years of full-time post graduate accumulated supervised experience in alcoholism and drug abuse counseling;
•    or a Master’s Degree in a human service field with at least 1 year of full-time post graduate experience with the population served OR a substance abuse professional with 1 year of full-time post graduate accumulated supervised experience in alcoholism and drug abuse counseling;
•    or an individual who holds a license, provisional license, registration, or permit issued by the governing board regulating a human service profession (LCSW, LCSWA, LCMHC, LCMHCA).