Youth Behavioral Health Therapist (MST-PSB)

SUBSIDIARY : Joseph J. Peters Institute (JJPI)

PROGRAM : MST-PSB (Multisystemic Therapy for Youth with Problem Sexual Behavior)

ROLE TYPE : Full-Time

JOB OVERVIEW :

Joseph J. Peters Institute is a behavioral health provider serving children, adolescents, and adult survivors of trauma as well as perpetrators of sexual abuse and relational violence. The MST-PSB Therapist is responsible for providing intensive, in-home assessment, treatment, case management, crisis intervention, and advocacy to adolescents and families referred for the treatment of sexually abusive behaviors. The Therapist is responsible for maintaining fidelity to the MST-PSB model and coordinating with all members of the treatment team to achieve targeted outcomes.

WORKING AT JJPI :

As part of the PHMC family of companies, JJPI offers a comprehensive benefits package, including excellent healthcare options, all of which include dental and vision coverage. JJPI also provides access to an employee assistance program (EAP), contributions towards bachelor’s and master's degree programs, and the opportunity to participate in PHMC-sponsored master's degree programs, which include MPH and MBA options. In addition, we offer a generous paid time off package, including vacation, personal, sick, and 10 agency-recognized holidays. JJPI also offers a competitive 401k plan with an employee match. For our clinical employees, JJPI provides ample opportunity for clinical supervision and consultation and JJPI supervisors may be able to provide supervision towards LPC, LCSW, and psychology licensure. JJPI also supports our staff to be trained in evidence-based practices.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Provide MST-PSB services to a caseload of 3-5 individuals and families in community settings, including clients’ homes, schools, and neighborhoods.
• Actively work to ensure client, victim, and community safety through the development, implementation, monitoring, and ongoing revision of a comprehensive individualized safety plan for each client / family served.
• Engage the primary caregiver and other key participants in active change-oriented treatment by identifying and overcoming barriers to engagement.
• Actively provide family therapy, parent training, cognitive behavioral therapy, skills building, school and other community system interventions, and clarification work to each client / family served with a high degree of intensity and frequency ( often three or more sessions per week).
• Implement a problem conceptualization, treatment planning, intervention implementation, outcome review, and strategy revision procedure using the MST Analytic Process.
• Conduct MST assessment including review of referral information, identifying and engaging key participants, identifying systemic strengths and weaknesses, and developing an analysis of the fit of problem behaviors within the ecological context.
• Be available to provide services at times convenient to the family, including evenings and weekends.
• Maintain fidelity to MST-PSB guiding principles and fidelity standards.
• Actively participate in weekly group supervision and weekly phone consultation; participate in individual supervision as directed / requested.
• Be available to provide 24 / 7 crisis response services as directed.
• Actively coordinate services with all team members (including representatives from Juvenile Probation, Department of Human Services, Family Court, victim’s therapist / advocate, other providers, and community programs) to ensure their buy-in and cooperation throughout MST treatment.
• Appear / testify in court as directed for each client served.
• Participate in all model fidelity measures and practices as directed.
• Record video of family therapy sessions for model adherence and professional development as directed.
• Maintain clear and concise documentation of treatment efforts that promote peer and supervisory review and feedback, and that demonstrate compliance with the nine MST Principles and the MST Analytic Process. Complete and submit all paperwork, forms, reports, etc. within program-identified timeframes and according to professional standards.

Partnerships & Collaborative Relationships

Contributing to the MST Team

Exhibiting Trauma-Informed Values

Administrative Activities

SKILLS :

QUALIFICATIONS : Required

Preferred

CLEARANCES : Valid child abuse, PA criminal record check, FBI, and medical clearances, as well as any other clearances required by contract or agency policy

SALARY GRADE : 18

PHMC is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.