Multisystemic Therapist - Faith Works Counseling : Job Details

At Faith Works Counseling, we cultivate wellbeing by inspiring those around us to empower one another by embodying Strength through Love. Our goal is to allow individuals, couples, and families to be their best selves through systemic therapy, rooted in the belief that there is always a crisis before we can truly see the change we seek.

We support every client in unveiling their strength by gaining knowledge from each experience they face, allowing these experiences to be perfected through the realization that what hurts us doesn't have to break us; it can be the catalyst for growth.

We are seeking dedicated MST professionals to join our team serving Farmington, New Mexico. The Multisystemic Therapy (MST) role is focused on providing intensive in-home treatment services for up to 6 active clients, empowering parents, youth, and families. You'll work to create lasting, strength-based behavioral changes through individual and family counseling, case management, advocacy, and more, within the client's home and community environments.

Therapist Responsibilities:

• Participate in weekly case planning and evaluations with support from supervisors and team members, including group supervision.
• Use MST principles to leverage family and client strengths, focus on positives, understand behavioral sequences, and promote appropriate behavior.
• Receive ongoing training and professional development in the MST model to build extensive clinical skills.
• Conduct thorough assessments of clients and families to inform treatment planning.
• Engage primary caregivers, family members, and community staff (schools, probation, child welfare) in change-oriented treatment.
• Balance caseloads, clinical contact, paperwork, and case management.
• Provide clinical evaluations and intake screenings to determine treatment needs.
• Offer services both in person and via telehealth, as needed.
• Be available to clients Monday through Friday, with on-call rotation for weekends.

Therapist Qualifications:

• Location Requirement: Candidates must live in or be willing to relocate to Farmington, New Mexico or the surrounding areas.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport quickly.
• Detail-oriented, compassionate, and empathetic.
• Ability to manage time and prioritize tasks effectively.

Education and Licensing Requirements:

• Master's degree in counseling or a related field with licensure as LAC, LMHC, LPC, LMSW, LCSW, LAMFT, or LMFT with the State of New Mexico.
• Bachelor's degree in psychology or related field encouraged to apply who have a minimum of 3 years' experience in psychology or a related field (limited to 2 candidates per team of 4).
• Therapists undergo intensive training upon joining the MST program and participate in ongoing professional development to maintain fidelity to the model.