Social Worker/MST Practitioner
Excellent opportunity to join a pioneer in community-based services that impact youth and families. Implement highly researched, intensive, in-home services that result in successful outcomes! Enjoy being on the road and not in an office all day!
- Location: Garden City/Dodge City, KS
- Annual Salary: $50-$55,000
- Schedule: Monday-Friday days (flexibility for early evenings as needed)
- On-call participation required
- Caseload: 5-6 families
- Frequency of family visits: 3-4 sessions per week
- Mileage reimbursement: $.72/mile
- iPhone and laptop provided
Program is targeted to help at-risk youth (ages of 12-17) become healthy and productive citizens. Multi-Systemic Therapy empowers families to function responsibly through an evidence-based model that focuses on building an effective support network of individuals.
Responsibilities include:
- Provide direct services using the MST treatment model and principles which leverage strengths and focus on the positive, understanding sequences of behavior, and increasing mature behavior.
- Conduct a thorough assessment of the client and family: gather information on behaviors of concern and strengths in the family.
- Continuously work to engage the primary caregiver, family members, supports, and community agency staff in change-oriented treatment.
- Dedicate time to weekly case planning and evaluation of case progress, with ongoing support from your supervisor and team members.
- Receive regular training, professional development, supervision, and consultation activities designed to help you acquire extensive clinical skills within the MST treatment model.
Requirements:
- Master's Degree or Bachelor’s Degree plus 2 years of experience serving youth and/or families.
- Degree in Human Service Field Preferred (Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Criminal Justice)
- Valid driver’s license/insurance and ability to travel up to 75% of the time.
Benefits include:
- Medical/Dental Eligibility 1st of month following completion of 60 days - CIGNA
- Time-off: 2 weeks vacation (3 weeks after 1 yr.), 12 holidays (4 floating), 7 sick days
- 401k with company match up to 4%
- Life Insurance ($40,000) and AD&D policy – fully paid by employer
- Tuition Reimbursement after 1 year of service
- Free Clinical Supervision
- Great opportunity to join organization with a strong environment for learning.
- Comprehensive training provided for continued professional development utilizing evidence-based therapy
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Education:
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: On the road
