Position Description: 

The   Multisystemic Therapist conducts assessments and treatment with youth and   families involved in the Juvenile Justice Incentive Grant Program. Multisystemic Therapists engaged the   primary caregiver and other key participants in active change-oriented   treatment implement problem conceptualization, treatment planning,   intervention implementation, and outcome review and strategy revision   procedures. 

Multisystemic   Therapists maintain clear documentation and participate in supervisory review   and feedback and demonstrate compliance with the 9 MST Principles and the MST   Analytic Process. It is also important for the Multisystemic Therapy   Supervisor to build and maintain working relationships with referral sources,   other child-serving agencies and contract holders to assure approval for   services for youth and families served, as needed. 

Role and Responsibilities: 

The primary duties include but are not limited   to the following: 

• Conduct MST assessment including review of referral information,   identifying and engaging key participants, identifying systemic strengths and   weaknesses, and developing an analysis of the fit of problem behaviors within   the ecological context. 

• Engage primary caregiver and other key participants in active   change-oriented treatment by identifying and overcoming barriers to   engagement. 

• Implement a problem conceptualization, treatment planning,   intervention implementation, outcome review and strategy revision procedure   using the MST Analytic Process. 

• Maintain clear and concise documentation of treatment efforts that   promote peer and supervisory review and feedback, and that demonstrate   compliance with the 9 MST Principles and the MST Analytic Process. 

• Collaborate with all relevant systems and key participants within each   system to ensure their buy-in and cooperation throughout MST treatment. 

• Provide direct clinical treatment using methods compatible with MST   principles and practices. 

• Participate in all MST training, supervision and consultation   activities. 

• Maintain confidentiality of consumer information 

• Maintain appropriate professional boundaries 

• Works on other duties, tasks and projects as assigned. 

• Ensures agency compliance with National Council on Accreditation and   other mandatory regulations/standards. 

• Lives and works by the CHRIS 180 Values and Code of Ethics 

• Follow mandated reporting requirements of GA Code 

• Support and maintain an environment of emotional and physical safety   for consumers, staff and other stakeholders.

• Demonstrate customer service 

• Promote positive image of CHRIS 180 programs at all times 

• Work as a contributing and collaborative team member 

• Respond to consumer and peer needs in a timely fashion 

• Answer telephone calls and emails accordingly 

• Maintain Personal Information and Training 

• Attend and participate in staff meetings as scheduled 

• Attend and participate in required trainings as scheduled 

• Maintain required certifications 

• Review, understand and responsible to program policies 

Qualifications/Competencies: 

• Master’s degree in psychology, Social Work, Counseling or a related   subject area. Persons with a related   bachelor’s degree and significant clinical experience in treating serious   antisocial behavior in youth may also qualify at the discretion of the agency   

• Direct use of pragmatic (i.e., structural, strategic and functional)   family therapies 

• Individual therapy with children and adults using cognitive behavioral   techniques 

• Marital therapy using behaviorally based approaches 

• Behavioral therapy targeting school behavior and academic performance 

• Implementation of interventions within or between systems in the   youth’s natural ecology that affect or influence the behavior of youth (i.e.,   family, peer, school, and neighborhood) 

• Family systems theory and application 

• Social ecological theory and application 

• Behavioral therapies theory and application 

• Cognitive-behavioral therapy theory and application 

• Pragmatic family therapies theory and application 

• Child development research and its application in treatment 

• Social skills assessment and intervention 

• Strong organization skills 

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team 

• Ability to manage time wisely 

• Strong communication, listening, and interpersonal skills, including   public presentation 

• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Word and Excel) 

• Conflict resolution and negotiation abilities 

• Optimistic, creative, and open to new ideas strategies and concepts 

Other:

The ideal   candidate will possess the following: 

• Technical expertise that allows well informed decisions, usage of   available tools and resources and training to execute job responsibilities 

• Accountable for work being completed accurately and in a timely manner   as well as following up as needed 

• Ability to collaborate with other staff to ensure best practices and   sound decisions 

• Ability to communicate using appropriate tone when corresponding   verbally or written (as well as proper usage of grammar and spelling) 

• Ability to adapt and adjust to course and be open to new ideas 

• Ability to manage workload by having a clear understanding of   task/project and set realistic timelines and goals 

• Commitment to our vision and mission should be demonstrated in work 

Salary: 40K-47K depending on experience.

Total Rewards for working at CHRIS 180:

• Competitive Salary
• Competitive 403 (b) benefit defined contribution plan.
• Healthcare insurance options including HMO or PPO
• Dental and vision insurance options
• Short term disability paid by CHRIS 180
• Basic life insurance 1x times your salary
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending accounts
• 15 paid holidays
• PTO
• Discounted college tuition for select colleges and universities

Schedule 

This   is a full-time position and typically works Monday – Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm   but requires flexibility. 

Physical Demands 

The physical   demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an   employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.   Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities   to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job,   the employee is frequently required to sit, stand and reach with hands and   arms. The employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 20   pounds.