Multisystemic Therapy; MST Therapist

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Do you have a passion for working with children and families?
Vera French Community Mental Health Center is seeking compassionate, dedicated professionals who are committed to empowering youth and families through strengths-based behavior change that lasts well beyond treatment.

As an MST Therapist
, you will work closely with youth ages 12–17
, their families, and key members of their community to implement the Multisystemic Therapy (MST) model with fidelity. MST therapists do whatever it takes - through collaboration, creativity, and evidence-based practice - to address the complex needs of juveniles with serious criminal offenses, often alongside substance use challenges.

You will help families build skills to address challenging behaviors and support youth in making meaningful, life-transforming changes.

• Provide direct clinical treatment using the MST treatment model and principles
  , including leveraging strengths, understanding behavior patterns, and promoting positive, mature behavior.

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of clients and families by identifying behaviors of concern, strengths, and ecological factors impacting treatment.

• Develop clear clinical conceptualizations of problem behaviors within the family and community context.

• Actively engage caregivers, family members, natural supports, and community partners in change-oriented treatment.

• Participate in weekly case planning and ongoing evaluation of progress with support from supervisors and team members.

• Engage in regular training, supervision, and consultation to build advanced clinical skills within the MST model.

• Collaborate with fellow clinicians to ensure 24/7 on-call support for clients as needed.

• Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or a related field

• Clinical licensure in the State of Iowa

• Experience using pragmatic family therapy approaches (e.g., structural, strategic, functional)

• Prior experience working with at-risk youth and families

• Ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule based on family availability

We offer extensive in-house training opportunities, including CPR, Medication Management, and other professional development through our learning management system. Employees are also eligible for Tuition Reimbursement and Loan Repayment after one year of employment.

• Competitive Starting Salary
  • $56,000 – $65,000 annually depending on licensure and experience
  • Excellent Individual and Team Incentive Bonus based on performance, starting when billed services are at least 17 hours per week.
• Group Health Insurance (UMR/United Healthcare)
• Delta Dental and Dental Vision Insurance
• Employer-paid Life Insurance, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability through Mutual of Omaha
• Supplemental Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability options
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Employer contribution of 3% of annual salary
    , vested day one
  • Employer matching 25% of employee contributions, up to 6%
• Tuition Reimbursement & Loan Repayment Program
• Supplemental Critical Illness and Accident Coverage through Mutual of Omaha
• Paid Time Off
  • Nine paid holidays per year
  • Nine paid sick days per year (accrued per payroll)
  • Two weeks of vacation (accrued per payroll)
  • One Vera French Day (one paid day per year)