Family Therapist
Family Therapist: Multisystemic Therapist
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
The Juvenile Justice Initiative Psychiatric Program, with SCO Family of Services consists of a small team of mental health professionals. The MST-Psych team provides mental health treatment as well as family therapy to families and youth living in Brooklyn. Our mission is focused on helping youth and their families gain the necessary tools and skills to reduce hospitalizations and further court involvement while strengthening the family system. This community-based clinician provides in home counseling to adjudicated youth and their families multiple times per week. Youth referred to the program range from 9 to 17 years old, and have moderate to serious mental health challenges.
The therapist uses evidenced based clinical practices to empower youth and families by creating strength-based behavior change that will be sustained long after treatment ends. The MST team strives to keep youths out of the system and keep families together. The ideal candidate for this position is a clinician grounded in strength-based practices and a social justice advocate.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide in home family counseling, support and crisis intervention to a small case load of 4-5 families. Treatment is provided in-person while some program meetings are held virtually.
- Conduct MST assessments and adhere to evidenced based clinical counseling modalities.
- Design cognitive behavioral interventions for youth and families.
- Collaborate with stakeholders such as schools, DOP, and pro-social programs.
- Advocate for families by attending court or probation meetings.
- Update stakeholders with treatment progress.
- Participate in weekly group supervision and consultation, as well as individual supervision.
- Complete all required documentation.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
- Some remote flexibility, however sessions are held in person.
QUALIFICATIONS
Experience required:
- Previous experience with family therapy, or in home counseling, to youth and their families.
- Flexible work schedule. Some evening work is required.
- Ability to handle a high work load and adhere to program deadlines with high quality written documentation.
- Knowledge and experience in the Juvenile Justice System a plus as well as experience in a preventive ACS program desired.
- Acceptable clearance checks for State Central Register, Driver license and fingerprinting as required by the program.
Education:
Master’s degree required. MSW, MFT, MHC or related degree preferred.
Special Skills:
- Bilingual a plus.
In addition, employees need to possess the following characteristics:
- Be team players.
- Have a strong sensitivity to cultural differences present among staff and clients within our organization.
- Possess a strong belief in people’s ability to grow and change; forge a mutually respectful partnership with persons served and their families.
- Ability to set limits and maintain helping role of practitioner and to intervene appropriately.