Family Counselor (MST)

Overview

• Carries a caseload of 4-5 families. Intensive treatment requires counselor to meet with each family at least three times per week.
• Develops individualized treatment plans for each case. Ongoing assessments and reviews of treatment progress are performed on a regular basis
• Documents all sessions within a pre-established cycle time. Documentation is web-based and most locations provide voice-recognition technology.
• Providing after hours support to youth and families utilizing a rotating on-call schedule
• Drive up to 60-80 miles to meet with families in the home
• Counselors provide treatment in individual families' homes in a wide array of settings and communities
• Works closely with multiple types of clinical supervision provided in individual and group settings led by trained and licensed MST professionals.

Review of progress generally occurs at frequent intervals.

Develops strong community relationships and resources with which to provide families as part of treatment.

Additional Information

Schedule is flexible and non-traditional; based around the availability of youth and families served.

Applicants must have a valid driver’s license, a personal vehicle to use for work purposes and auto insurance.

Community Based staff will be reimbursed for applicable mileage

Salary

$50000 - $58000 / year based on education and clinical license

Qualifications

Requirements

Master’s degree in social services field is preferred. Bachelor's degree in a social services field is required. Degrees that can be considered include : social work, drug and alcohol education or counseling, psychology, criminal justice, guidance counseling, or marriage and family therapy.

Other degrees will have to be evaluated further to determine if they meet the qualifications.

Experience working with at-risk youth and / or families in a volunteer, internship, or paid position; clinical experience is preferred

Willingness / desire to maintain an untraditional schedule

Strong writing skills and experience with electronic documentation

Acceptable driving record - Three or fewer moving violations within the past 36 months

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug Coverage and Vision

401(k)

2 weeks paid vacation

12 paid sick days per year

11 paid holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Mileage & Cell Phone Reimbursement (when applicable)

Tuition reimbursement and licensure supervision

Growth & development through continuous training

Clinical and administrative advancement opportunities