Multi-Systemic; MST) Therapist – Problem Sexual Behaviors Team Lead

At Applewood, we prioritize our employees and their wellbeing. We provide competitive benefit options to our employees and their families, including domestic partners.

Our offerings include:

• Health & Care: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, low-cost plan options & 24/7 EAP
• Family First: Paid parental leave (birth & adoption), fertility/IVF support & pet insurance
• Career Growth: 50% CWRU MSW tuition discount & free supervision for licensed roles
• Financial Protection: 403(b) with employer match + 100% employer-paid life & LTD insurance
• Time Off: Generous PTO and paid organizational holidays

• Education:
  
  Master’s degree in social work, counseling, marriage and family therapy or psychology or enrollment in a Master's degree program for social work, counseling, marriage and family therapy or psychology required. Bachelor’s degree with valid Ohio LSW is acceptable.
• Licensure:
  Valid Ohio LSW, LPC, or MFT required.
• Competency/Skills
  • Core Expertise:
    Possesses skill, knowledge and abilities to perform the essential duties of their role; keeps knowledge up to date.
  • Independent Judgment:
    Ability to perform job responsibilities with a high degree of initiative and independent judgment.
  • Leadership:
    Proven effective leadership skills to ensure departmental engagement and success.
  • Cultural
    
    Competency:
    
    Demonstrates awareness, sensitivity and skills in working professionally with diverse individuals, groups and communities who represent various cultural and personal background and characteristics.
  • Interpersonal Communication:
    Communicates clearly using verbal, nonverbal, and written skills in a professional context; demonstrates clear understanding and use of professional language.
  • Professional & Ethical Conduct:
    Adheres to professional values such as honesty, personal responsibility, and accountability;
    Applies ethical concepts within scope of work and adheres to Agency policies and procedures.
  • Collaboration and Teamwork:
    Functions effectively as a member of a professional team that includes employees, clients and family members.
  • Problem Solving & Decision Making:
    Recognizes problems and responds appropriately; gathers information and sorts through it to identify and address root cause issues; makes timely decisions.
• Experience:
  
  Bachelor’s level licensed mental health treatment experience with children and their families or experience working with children and families as part of a master’s degree internship program.
• Other:
  Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and driving record that meets the underwriting criteria of the Agency’s insurance company. Must be approved by Applewood to transport clients in own vehicle.

Multisystemic Therapy for Problem Sexual Behavior (MST/PSB) is a clinical adaptation of Multisystemic Therapy that is targeted to adolescents who have committed sexual offenses and demonstrated other problem behaviors. Under the general direction of the Clinical Supervisor or MST Program Manager, the MST/PSB Therapist Team Lead provides intensive therapeutic services for difficult delinquent youth. The MST/PSB Therapist Team Lead works with clients and their caregivers at home, school, and in the community.

In addition, as a Team Lead, the therapist will provide backup duties for Clinical Supervisor or Program Manager as needed.

• Provide high-quality MST PSB Therapy based on all MST PSB Principles and their measures.
• Meet or exceed productivity targets as well as MST PSB "Ultimate Outcomes" at case discharge.
• Obtain and maintain annual Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS) certification to be able to provide CANS assessment with all referrals as…