MST Counselor

Description

About Tanager

Beginning in 1879, we are Linn County's First Children's Human Services agency. We're always evolving to serve the needs of our community. Our programs focus on prevention, treatment and outreach, and serve children and teens of all ages. As a non-profit organization, Tanager is proud to support more than 4,000 kids per year.

Why Tanager?

• We value our team members and offer an excellent benefits package which includes, medical, dental, vision, retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, EAP, employer paid life insurance and employer paid short and long term disability.
• Your wellness matters to us. We offer our team members 10 paid holidays and a generous PTO policy of up to 6 weeks per year, depending on experience.
• Weekly payroll and subscription to Headspace app.
• As an employee of Tanager, you may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. (PSLF)
• Tanager provides services for both private and public insurance programs.
• We offer an already established client base, no need to recruit families.
• Be part of an organization that inspires hope and improves the wellbeing of children in the community.
• We support your professional growth and promote opportunities for advancement.

Job Details

The MST Counselor will function as a member of a Multisystemic Therapy Treatment team providing behaviorally-based treatments for high-risk youth and their families.  Duties include in-home assessment, community-based treatment, documentation, and proactive collaboration with youth, families, community members, and stakeholders in the youth and family ecosystem in full fidelity to the MST model.

Qualifications

Qualified Candidates

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work or a related field (Master's preferred, but Bachelor's required)
• Direct use of pragmatic (i.e., structural, strategic and functional) family therapies
• Previous experience with individual therapeutic work with adolescents and adults using cognitive behavioral techniques
• Previous experience in the area of marital therapy using behaviorally-based approaches
• Previous experience with behavioral therapeutic work targeting school behavior and academic performance
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work

Required Special Qualifications:

• Must possess a valid Driver’s License and meet the agency's driving requirements

Tanager is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Salary : $44,000 - $48,000