Multisystemic Therapist-KONA;

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Full Time Kealakekua, HI, US

12 days ago Requisition

Established in 1899, Child & Family Service (CFS) is a community-based organization with a mission of strengthening families and fostering the healthy development of children. CFS has been a fierce advocate for children and families in the midst of social injustices and inequalities. Our statewide support, counseling, and therapeutic programs help individuals and families heal from trauma, prevent abuse and neglect, and can break the cycle of generational poverty.

MISSION STATEMENT

Strengthening families and fostering the healthy development of children.

OUR VISION

Healthy, thriving individuals and families building strong, multicultural communities across generations.

OUR VALUES

HOPE values:
Humility, Ownership, Perseverance, Engagement

We offer an extensive array of benefits for our employee including paid time off, preventative health care paid time off, birthday floating holiday, volunteer floating holiday, 16 Paid Holidays in a Year (17 in an Election Year), Medical/Dental/Vision/RX plans, Out-out incentive, 401(k), flexible spending plans, & more.

Come join Child & Family Service and help us serve thousands in our communities!

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

The Multisystemic Therapy (MST) Therapist provides services for individuals and their families in the home, school, and community that are designed to: (1) ensure safety and stability of the child and family to promote successful functioning in home, school, and community; (2) avert treatment in a residential or inpatient setting; (3) facilitate an earlier return of individuals to the home environment who receive inpatient or residential care;

(4) strengthen family functioning; and (5) assist students in achieving optimal benefits from their education. This role serves both East and West Hawaii communities.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

• Masters' Degree in Human Services, Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Behavioral Health, or a closely related field from a school accredited by a recognized accrediting agency. Requires knowledge of an advanced type

Multisystemic Therapy Therapists

• Hawaii licensed mental health professional meeting CAMHD QMHP requirements;
• Graduate level mental health professional meeting CAMHD MHP requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Behavioral Health, or a closely related field, with (5) years’ experience working with troubled youth and families

EXPERIENCE

• Over one year, up to and including two years.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience working directly with at-risk youth when presenting Bachelors only

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Ability to work with people of multi-cultural and different levels of education and socioeconomic status.
• Knowledge of community resources.
• Ability to organize large amounts of information.
• Ability to document work in a clear, concise, timely, and goal-oriented manner.
• Ability to work and communicate positively with collaterals involved with the participant/family.
• Knowledge of child, adolescent, and family mental health and developmentally appropriate dynamics.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to incorporate therapy directives of Supervisor and MST Expert.
• Must attend the initial 5‑day MST training and all quarterly booster trainings.

OTHER POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• This job requires a valid Hawaii driver's license, a clear driver's abstract, and use of personal vehicle to transport participants, as needed, as well as a willingness to travel in personal vehicle on an as‑needed basis throughout the island.
• The…