Family Preservation Practitioner (MST)-Social Services

The MST Family Preservation Practitioner is responsible for providing MST interventions to youth at risk for out-of-home placement and their families. Services are primarily community-based, and participating youth are typically involved in the child welfare and/or juvenile justice systems. The MST Practitioner delivers family interventions and monitors client/family progress from the point of intake/referral, through treatment, to discharge and aftercare. The Practitioner also works with the MST Case Manager to coordinate identified client/family needs for additional services, education and support. The Practitioner coordinates the flow of information across agencies and providers while protecting the confidentiality of individuals served.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Can articulate the mission, vision and values of Choices and the practice of MST with the target population. 
• Attends or facilitates client staffings/treatment team meetings and documents outcomes. 
• Meets regularly with the MST Expert and MST Clinical Supervisor for clinical supervision and seeks further supervision when appropriate and necessary. 
• Self-monitors billing and productivity levels and gives feedback to supervisor regarding workflow and/or billing concerns. 
• Communicates timely with the MST Clinical Supervisor, Case Manager and other members of the clinical team to coordinate services to youth and families. 
• Willingly completes other duties as assigned to advance the mission of Choices. 

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in social work, psychology, or a related human service field required, with at least two years of full-time experience providing direct mental health and/or case  management services preferred. Indiana license preferred (Licensed Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Psychologist, Licensed Independent Practice School Psychologist).

• If licensed, maintains active clinical license, as applicable, per respective professional license board.
• Completes all required MST training prior to providing family preservation interventions. 
• Dedicated to exclusively serving MST referrals and adhere to the established MST Quality Assurance Program (on-going weekly supervision, expert-based weekly consultation, quarterly Booster training for the clinicians and supervisor, team support requirements, and data collection that includes clinician and supervisor adherence measures).
• Maintains active knowledge of MST intervention strategies by participating in ongoing booster sessions and required supervision.
• Demonstrates skills in MST assessment tools, interventions with youth and families, crisis intervention, team building and development.
• Strong communication and writing skills. Bi-lingual skills (Spanish) a plus. 
• Highly organized, and effectively manages multiple priorities simultaneously. 
• Professionally articulate in communicating (oral and written) system development, change and outcomes.
• Demonstrated professionalism working in teams with internal colleagues and external audiences both in person and through various electronic media.
• Enthusiastic about advancing system change within the community. 
• Must possess a valid driver's license in state of residence and auto insurance. 

Salary: $55,000

Benefits Include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Employer Paid Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability
• 401k Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Parental Leave
• Generous PTO plan
• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program