Multisystemic Therapist
Company: Integrated Services of Kalamazoo
Location: Kalamazoo
Posted on: January 25, 2023
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Job Description:
Do you have a passion for improving the health of individuals
receiving behavioral health services? Would you like to be a
valuable member of a diversity driven, mission-minded team that
impacts our community? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for
you to work as Multisystemic Therapist focused on Problem Sexual
Behavior (MST/PSB) as we expand services in our Youth and Family
department. Why This Job Is AwesomeYou will master your clinical
skills in the MST model and family/child therapyYou work with a
great team of co-workers with lots of support and clinical
supervisionYou have flexibility with your schedule to make life
work for you and your clientsYou have generous PTO, holidays,
benefits, and the best retirement plansThis position qualifies for
the Public Service Loan Forgiveness ProgramWhat You Will Be
DoingMultisystemic 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. MST/PSB has been proven effective at
decreasing problem sexual and other antisocial behaviors and
out-of-home placements. Multisystemic therapy is an intensive,
ecological intervention that is directed at youth and their
families, with the collaboration of community-based resources such
as caseworkers, probation/parole officers, and school
professionals.Working as an MST/PSB Therapist you will provide
model adherent intensive in-home clinical treatment to a diverse
population of adolescents with problem sexual behavior and
delinquent behaviors and their families. You will provide
confidential culturally responsive mental health and substance use
therapy to diverse youth ages 12-17 who are diagnosed with severe
emotional disturbance. You will demonstrate passion and cultural
competence working with racially marginalized families, diverse
communities, and LGBTQ youth. In this position, you will develop
and document, clear clinical formulations and treatment plans that
are individualized and measurable, developed in collaboration with
the client/family and others involved on the care team. You must
maintain high accessibility to clients and commit to a
non-traditional, but flexible schedule that is based on families'
availability. Additionally, you will be part of a rotation of
on-call shifts and be available after-hours; when on call, you must
be able to go to families' homes quickly after hours as needed.
What We RequireMST Therapist requires a Master's degree in Social
Work, Psychology, Counseling or related field.Licensed Master
Social Worker (LLMSW/LMSW) preferred; Limited License Psychologist
(LLP); Licensed Professional Counselor (LLPC/LPC) and valid
Michigan Driver's license. Clinicians with limited licenses will be
considered.A minimum of one-year experience in clinical settings
working with youth.You will have knowledge of the DSM V,
co-occurring disorders, substance use disorders, culturally
responsive interventions, evidence-based and promising practice
interventions. You will be familiar with psychotropic medications
and the ability to work in a fast-paced, ever changing work
environment. The ideal candidate will be flexible and adaptive to
changes in policies and procedures, assist in meeting outcome
measures and provide excellent clinical service to consumers.
Priority consideration will be given to qualified candidates who
are fluent in English and Spanish.Who We AreIntegrated Services of
Kalamazoo (ISK) has been delivering quality services and programs
to improve the lives of those we serve for over 30 years. ISK works
with youth, families, and adults with mental illnesses,
intellectual and developmental disabilities, and substance use
disorders to help them succeed. We provide welcoming and diverse
community partnerships which collaborate and share resources to
support individuals and families to be successful and achieve their
goals in a trauma-informed environment.Why Work For ISKBecause we
make a difference in the lives of the individuals we serve in the
Kalamazoo community every day. You will have the opportunity to
work with amazing co-workers in an environment that values
diversity, inclusion, work/life balance and encourages ongoing
education for professional development. We also offer a competitive
compensation and benefits package, with some of the best retirement
plans in southwest Michigan. You will also enjoy 12 paid holidays,
23 days of PTO and the opportunity to earn additional PTO hours for
participating in our wellness program! Kalamazoo is the home of the
Kalamazoo Promise!Come Join Us!Individuals of diverse racial,
ethnic, and cultural backgrounds along with bilingual candidates
are invited to apply. ISK is an equal opportunity employer that
encourages diversity and inclusion among its workforce. ISK fomenta
la diversidad y la inclusi--n.We look forward to meeting
you!Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:Physical Efforts - Job
demands include prolonged sitting and standing as appropriate. May
occasionally require light lifting up to 25 pounds, stooping,
kneeling, crouching, or bending as appropriate. Requires
coordination of hands and/or eye/hand/foot.Working Conditions -
Office environment with noise from computers, copy machine, and
telephones. Use of computer screen for periods in excess of 30
minutes at a time. Possible eyestrain from extended periods of
viewing computer screen. May be exposed to bloodborne pathogens,
infectious diseases, and parasites. Travel throughout the Kalamazoo
area is required.Location: Integrated Services of Kalamazoo - SED
Home Based ServicesSchedule: Full Time, Day Shift
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