Therapist (MST for Emerging Adults)

MST-EA (Multisystemic Therapy for Emerging Adults), an adaptation of standard MST is an evidence-based treatment that addresses factors that are most likely causes of offending and behavioral health problems in emerging adults. MST-EA directly supports the developmentally appropriate life goals (e.g., education, employment, housing) of emerging adults and helps them build an effective social network, while retaining the underlying principles, processes, and service delivery model of standard MST. Treatment is initiated for the youth (and family if applicable) while the youth is still in placement. The MST-EA Therapist will provide services to eligible residents of our GSS Marian Hall Hard-to-Place program and work to stabilize these high-risk young adults as they transition to the community and into independent adulthood.

Title: MST-EA Therapist

Reports to: Supervisor of Multi Systemic Therapy for Emerging Adults (MST-EA)

Location: 337 East 17th Street, NY, NY 10003

Hours: 35 hours(Position requires to staff to be onsite)

Salary: MSW/MHC Salary -58K-65K

NYS LMSW & NYS LMHC Salary Range 61K-75K

Major Duties:

• Conduct biopsychosocial assessments on referred young adults
• Conduct mental status exams with clients (as needed)
• Develop trauma-informed, strength-based, and culturally-competent treatment plans in collaboration with the client and his/her social network
• Engage primary caregiver(s) and/or other key social network members in active change oriented treatment by identifying and overcoming barriers to engagement
• Facilitate home- and community-based treatment with clients 3-4 times per week as determined by the MST-EA Supervisor and Consultant
• Ensure client and social network safety by conducting regular safety assessments and developing comprehensive safety plans
• Oversee client progress and ensure proper discharge planning
• Maintain professional documentation of treatment that demonstrates adherence to the MST-EA model and the analytical process
• Maintain frequent communication with referral sources and provide monthly client progress reports as well as final discharge summaries
• Participate in all trainings, including the initial MST-EA training, bi-annual booster trainings, clinical in-services, and agency and funder required trainings
• Participate in consultation, group, and individual supervision meetings weekly
• Participate in the 24/7 on-call rotation as scheduled
• Maintain collaborative relationships with funders, referral sources, and community providers
• Participate in all meetings as required by the MST-EA program and agency
• Participate in weekly interdisciplinary Treatment team meetings, case conferences, department meetings and program events.
• Participate with Impact & Evaluation in fulfillment of the program evaluation processes, including documentation/collection, development and monitoring of program data in Connections and outcomes.
• Maintain mandated paperwork and recordkeeping in compliance with ACS, OCFS and GSS Impact & Evaluation Dept.
• Effectively use and practice the Sanctuary Model tools: safety plans, community meetings, psycho-education groups, team meetings, red flag reviews, treatment planning conferences (or similar), and self-care in the department/program to create a non-violent and trauma sensitive culture.
• Effectively promote and model GSS’ Trauma Informed Practices
• Perform all duties in accordance with the agency’s policies and procedures

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Social Work OR Mental Health Counseling Required. (NYS LMSW or LMHC required within 6 months of hire)
• Experience with adolescent, young adult population preferred
• Experience with Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy preferred
• Experience with Motivational Interviewing preferred
• Must have a valid driver’s license?
• Ability to be flexible to provide emergency coverage when needed (e.g., conduct home visits, attend court hearings, etc.)
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Must demonstrate competence in written, verbal, organizational, and prioritization skills.
• Must have the ability to work a flexible schedule when needed including some evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Must be able to use public transportation when attending various meetings or making home visits.
• Must have a commitment to work from a strength-based and/or youth development and trauma informed perspective.
• Must have a commitment to GSS models of practice including Trauma Informed Practice and ACS principles to promote permanency, safety, and well-being.