Community Based LPC/LPCA - MST Salary $51,614/Annually

JOB PURPOSE: This position is responsible for providing Multi Systematic Therapy services to families; ensuring services align with MST fidelity and evidence-based measures. The therapist supervisor will supervise a team of up to 4 therapists who provide community-based treatment for youth and family with complex clinical, social and educational problems. The Therapist Supervisor is responsible for providing clinical and administrative supervision and oversight of the program. Supervisor must maintain a flexible work schedule that may include working some evenings and weekends.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Master's Degree in clinical or counseling Psychology, Social Work, or a related subject area.

DEGREE AND/OR CERTIFICATION REQUIRED (IF APPLICABLE): Professional licensure in a related field required (LMSW, LPC-A, LMFT, LCSW, LPC)

DRIVING REQUIRED: Yes/No

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Good spelling and grammar skills.
• Ability to write progress notes according to standards, assessments, brief mental status exams, memos, letters, various complex reports and miscellaneous other documents with acceptable spelling and grammar.
• Computer - skilled in the use of technology with Microsoft Office and all Google applications.
• Ability to input data into computer, make calculations, complete paperwork, produce reports.
  
  

OTHER REQUIREMENTS OR CONDITIONS (specify)

• May be required to interact with other consumers, referral sources, outside agencies, and family members to determine needs and actions to be taken.
• Current State of Texas Driver License or if you live in another state, must be currently licensed in that state.
• Liability insurance required if employee will operate personal vehicle on Center property or for Center business. Must be insurable by Center's liability carrier if employee operates a Center vehicle or drives personal car on Center business.
• Must complete all training requirements in month in which they are due.
• May be required to provide on-call duties.
• Availability of a personal vehicle for business use may be required.
• Work will take place within office setting, community setting and within the homes of clients, which may include shelters and temporary housing.
• Must submit to and pass a pre-employment drug test
• Must successfully pass all background screens as required by the state
• Must be physically able to conduct home visits to include walking on uneven surfaces, climbing stairs, and standing for long periods of time if required.
  
  

Essential Tasks & Standards

• Ensure contractual requirements are met.
• Carry clinical and administrative supervisory responsibilities for 1 MST team of 2-4 therapists.
• Conduct weekly group supervision and training for MST team to assure adherence to MST principles and the MST analytic process, and to assure clinician competency in the implementation of interventions.
• Conduct individual supervision as needed to target clinician competency needs and to remove individual barriers to effective implementation of MST treatment.
• Assure availability of clinical and administrative support to clinicians 24 hours/day, 7 days/week.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, both external in the community and within the provider agency.
• Generate and manage case referrals and manage therapist caseloads.
• Collaborate actively with MST Expert related to the implementation of MST, and to ensure the continued development of own clinical skills and knowledge of relevant research.
• Manage and report data on clinical outcomes and program practices.
• Create and execute new policies, procedures, and practices to ensure top program performance.
  
  

Work Behaviors & Standards

• Attends work regularly and punctually in order to provide reliable and consistent coverage in area of responsibility. Arrives at designated time and departs according to schedule. Maintains a willingness to adjust schedule to meet the needs of the situation. Makes every attempt to pre-schedule absences and provide dependable coverage and service. Complies with Center policies regarding leave usage, absenteeism, and tardiness.
• Interacts with person served in an emotionally supportive and/or therapeutic manner in order to provide an environment of caring, dignity, and respect.
• Works harmoniously with fellow employees, supervisors, family, and friends of persons served, and the public in order to create an environment of caring, dignity and respect, and that allows for the accomplishment of the Center's mission.
• Utilizes work time effectively to insure that all assignments are completed in a thorough and timely manner.
• Abides by all Center policies and procedures regarding training objectives and requirements including those that relate to safety and infectious disease control. Will keep all Staff Development mandatory trainings current.
• Adheres to Center policies and procedures and all applicable requirements and regulations of HHSC, CMS, Texas Administrative Code, CARF, relevant contracts and all other applicable regulatory bodies.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding consumers, records, personnel, and other sensitive and confidential information in order to comply with Center, state, and federal policy.
• Conducts all aspects of employment in accordance with Center's Compliance Program.