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ID #1374876
State Mississippi
City Jackson
Full-time
Salary USD TBD TBD
Source Mississippi
Showed 2018-11-18
Date 2018-11-12
Deadline 2019-01-11
Category Nonprofit
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Therapist-MST Family Counselor (Memphis)

Mississippi, Jackson 00000 Jackson USA

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This position will be located in Memphis, TN

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Youth Villages has been a national leader in the implementation of research-based treatment philosophies in the field of children's mental and behavioral health. Our commitment to helping troubled children and their families find success spans 30+ years and includes a comprehensive array of programs and services.

If you are looking for a positive career move where you are meeting the challenges of life and striving to make a positive difference, then Youth Villages is the place for you. We are looking for people with a strong sense of purpose and focus to continually build confidence in yourself and our organization.

Program Overview

This position is responsible for providing Multisystemic Therapy (MST) to emerging adults ages 17 to 26 who have been involved in the justice system, aging out of foster care, prison re-entry, and also those who have been in supported housing programs. Our MST program is built on the principle that the serious behavior problems of an individual typically stem from a combination of influences including family factors, deviant peer group, problems in school or the community, and individual characteristics. The MST model calls for simultaneously addressing all of those inter-related areas.

Position Overview

Carries a caseload of 4-5 emerging adults. Intensive treatment requires counselor to meet with each client at least three times per week.

Develops individualized treatment plans for each case. Ongoing assessments and reviews of treatment progress are performed on a regular basis

Documents all sessions within a pre-established cycle time. Documentation is web-based and most locations provide voice-recognition technology.

Maintains on-call availability to clients during the week. Counselors rotate on-call availability.

Drive up to 60-80 miles to meet with emerging adults in the home.

Counselors provide treatment in individual emerging adults' homes in a wide array of settings and communities

Works closely with multiple types of clinical supervision provided in individual and group settings led by trained and licensed MST professionals. Review of progress generally occurs at frequent intervals.

Develops strong community relationships and resources to better support emerging adults as part of treatment.

Additional Information

Schedule is flexible and non-traditional; based around the availability of youth and families served.

Applicants must have a valid driver's license, a personal vehicle to use for work purposes and auto insurance.

Community Based staff will be reimbursed for applicable mileage.

Requirements

Master's degree in a behavioral health or related field is required.

License or license-eligibility preferred.

Experience with population preferred.

Experience with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy required.

Experience with Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing preferred.

High energy level and superior interpersonal and communication skills.

Must have valid driver's license and be able to provide transportation.

Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Experience growth and development through our continuous training, as well as tuition and licensure reimbursement, or pursue opportunities to advance both clinically and administratively with Youth Villages.

Additional Benefits

Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug Coverage and Vision

Retirement Savings Pension Plan

403 (b)

2 weeks paid vacation

12 paid sick days per year

Paid Parental Leave

10 paid holidays

Mileage & Cell Phone Reimbursement (when applicable)

EOE

Please apply at: https://careers-youthvillages.icims.com/jobs/3083/therapist-%28mst-emerging-adults%29-now-offering-hiring-incentives%21/job?mode=view

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