[Hiring] MST Therapist @Thompson Child & Family Focus

Role Description

As an MST Therapist in the Multi-Systemic Therapy department, you will provide intensive in-home service to youth 12-17 and their families using the evidence-based Multisystemic Therapy (MST) model. This role is critical in addressing complex behavioral challenges and empowering families to create sustainable, positive change.

• Work collaboratively with families, community partners, and support systems to reduce risk factors and improve outcomes.
• A typical day will include:
  • Community visits with clients to develop, implement, and monitor goals.
  • Crisis intervention as needed.
  • Group supervision and consultation.
• Collaborate with families, schools, and community systems to address the root causes of behavioral issues and foster long-term positive outcomes.
• Flexible schedule to meet the needs of families with a low caseload of only 5 cases.
• Availability during afternoons and weekends may be required.
• Ability to work in a community-based or fully remote setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related field is required.
• Minimum of 2 years working with at-risk youth and families, preferably in a home or community-based setting.
• Licensed or license-eligible in South Carolina (e.g., LCSW, LMSW, LPC, LMFT) preferred.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License and meet any credentialing, licensing, and privileging standards as it pertains to the department.
• Reliable transportation.
• Flexibility to work non-traditional hours, including evenings and on-call rotation.
• Vehicle insurance in the amounts of $100,000 for bodily injury per person, $300,000 for bodily injury per accident, and $100,000 for property damage is required before starting employment.

Requirements

• Pass a drug screening test.
• Extensive background check is required.

Benefits

• Starting Pay Range: $48k-$54k annually.
• 3 weeks paid time off (PTO) first year plus 10 paid holidays.
• Health, Dental, Vision, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability and Life insurance options.
• 401K Match.
• Education Reimbursement.
• Referral Bonus.
• Clinical Supervision Reimbursement of $60 for eligible candidates obtaining licensure.
• Eligibility to apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through FAFSA after 10 years of service.
• Eligibility to apply for the state loan repayment program that repays up to $50,000 of student loans.
• Paid time off for volunteering in the community.
• Free EAP services.
• Mileage Reimbursement.
• iPhone and Laptop provided for eligible roles.
• Multiple opportunities for growth.