Therapist-MST(Kaufman)

Job DetailsLevel

• ExperiencedJob
• Location:
• Kaufman,
• TX 75142Position
• Type:
• Full
• TimeEducation
• Level:
• Graduate
• DegreeSalary
• Range: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00
• SalaryTravel
• Percentage: Road WarriorA complete application is required for consideration. Incomplete applications may not be considered.
• Each position requires a separate completed application
• Job
• Title: MST Therapist – Kaufman County Do you have a passion for helping others and want a career where you can make a difference? Then join our NTBHA team. We have proved to be a strong, self-sufficient and enduring foundation within our community. We are committed to connecting and serving our clients where they live.
• Position’s
• Role
• Summary: North Texas Behavioral Health Authority (NTBHA), based in Dallas, is responsible for developing a collaborative system of care for children, adolescents, and adults with severe mental illness and other serious emotional disturbances, as well as those experiencing a substance use disorder. This position serves Kaufman County. This position’s actions and work must align with NTBHA’s values and goals, policies and procedures, and meet all documentation standards and regulatory requirements. Travel is required as part of this role’s duties (20%–100% per day) across Dallas, Ellis, Hunt, Kaufman, Navarro, and Rockwall Counties. Fleet or personal vehicles may be used for business needs; transport of individuals is only permitted with a company vehicle and management approval. This role may be required to use a fleet vehicle and/or a personal vehicle for business needs. This may include, but is not limited to field & home visits, offsite meetings, co-located sites and/or pick up items for business needs, etc. If your program requires transport of individuals, this would only be allowed with a company vehicle and approval from management. This position is classified as exempt and requires flexibility in scheduling to meet organizational needs, including adjusting work hours as necessary to ensure job responsibilities are completed.
• QualificationsQualifications
• Required: Master’s degree in clinical or counseling psychology, Social Work, or related field.
• Licensure required: LPC-Associate, LMFT-Associate, or LMSW under supervision; full licensure as LPC, LMFT, or LCSW.
• Job
• Duties,
• Responsibilities, and
• Skills: Conduct MST assessment 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. Maintains a caseload of 4-6 families. Engage primary caregivers 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. 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. Ability to engage and collaborate with all relevant systems and key participants within each system, to maintain alignment throughout MST treatment. Provide direct clinical treatment using methods compatible with MST principles and practices. Participates in MST training, supervision, consultation, and MST Therapist Development activities. All services are provided in a person centered, trauma informed manner (To learn more about MST, visit www.mstservices.com). Advanced Microsoft Office Suite skills - Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc., with an ability to become familiar with company-specific programs and software. Must be able to work on and have knowledge of a PC (personal computer). Duties and projects may be assigned or changed to meet business needs.
• Preferred
• Experience &
• Knowledge: Exceptional Services (individual, family, and groups) as described in the
• MST service fidelity guidelines
• Stewardship of
• Resources: Maximizes Resources and Impact. Utilization of Workforce Time Creating value as a mental health professional in knowledge, skills, and abilities. Utilization of agency resources. Leveraging internal and external resources. Cost reduction in services. Innovative practices that maximize resources. Positive relationships within the agency, community, and individuals in service Meeting state standards, and NTBHA policy and procedures Ethical work practices Communication amongst, staff peers, and supervisors is building healthy relationships and build morale within NTBHA. Individuals and families feel understood and supported by our team Coaching includes strategies for team members to promote healthy relationships, communication and promote morale within NTHBHA. Builds knowledge, skills, and abilities to continually grow as a resource to individuals in service and NTBHA in operations. An innovator of new ideas, techniques, and strategies to are forward leaning and move NTBHA vision and values forward in all aspects of your role. Family systems theory and application Social ecological theory and application Behavioral therapies theory and application Cognitive-behavioral therapy theory and application Pragmatic family therapies theory and application Child development research and its application in treatment Social Skills assessment and intervention Community Based Services Monday–Friday, with evenings/weekends as needed; 24/7 on-call rotation required. We are responsible for developing a collaborative system of care for individuals in crisis in the NTBHA service area. We are focused on trauma-informed, resilience-oriented care in all services provided.

Benefits

457(b) Paid time off Health, Dental and Vision insurance Health savings account Flexible spending account Tuition reimbursement