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John Howard Society of Durham Region
| | Job Title: | MST Therapist | | Salary: | To be discussed | | Category: | Social Services | | Deadline: |
5/31/2013: Expired
| | Location: | Oshawa, Ontario |
Overview Summary Multisystemic Therapy (MST) is an intensive family and community-based treatment practice that addresses the multiple influences that contribute to serious anti-social or illegal behavior in youth. The MST approach views individuals as being part of, and influenced by, a complex network of interconnected systems that encompass individual, family, and extra familial (peer, school, neighbourhood) factors. To achieve successful outcomes with these youth, interventions are generally necessary within and among a combination of these systems. Please visit www.mstservices.com for more information about this treatment model.
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Responsibilities Preferred Qualities
Possess a strong desire to be part of an evidence based program, contributing to research and practices for families where the youth is exhibiting multiple antisocial behaviours
Ability to think critically and analytically
Able to support and give feedback to other team members and contribute to overall success of the team
Demonstrate an openness to regular feedback and ability to incorporate into clinical skills and client sessions
Open to continuous learning model
Demonstrate genuine warmth, empathy and a general curiosity towards clients and people in general
Experience working from a collaborative approach - eliciting and brainstorming ideas for interventions and strategies with parents, community partners and clinical team
Direct and open communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Strong organizational and time management skills
Knowledge of evidence-based treatment with youth and multi-needs families
Registered or eligible for registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers Job Duties
Conduct MST assessments including review of referral information, identifying and engaging key participants, identifying systemic strengths and weaknesses and developing an analysis of the fit of the problem behaviours within the ecological context
Engage primary caregivers and other key participants in treatment by identifying and overcoming barriers to engagement
Implement various interventions using the MST Analytic Process
Maintain clear and accurate 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
Collaborate with relevant systems and key participants within each system to ensure co-operation throughout MST treatment
Provide direct clinical treatment using methods compatible with MST Principles and practices
Participate in all MST training, supervision and consultation activities Work Conditions
Interacts with clients, caregivers, visitors and staff from community organizations in various environments which may include family homes, community agencies, restaurants, etc
Intermittent physical activity including walking, standing, sitting, lifting
Manual dexterity required to use computers and other office equipment
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Experience and Qualifications Requirements
Prefer MSW/BSW or related post secondary education with 3-5 years of experience with multi-needs families
Working knowledge of the CFSA and the YCJA
Experience with family and individual counseling utilizing strength-focused approaches
Knowledge of family therapies (structural, strategic and functional)
Experience working collaboratively with families and community partners (e.g.; schools, CAS, Probation)
Experience using cognitive behavioural approaches
Familiarity with child development and its application in treatment
Experience working collaboratively within or between systems in the youth's natural ecology (i.e. family, peer, school, and neighbourhood)
Ability to participate in regular supervision and demonstrate the ability to accept, process and implement ongoing and constructive feedback from supervisor and team
Obtain a criminal record check and vulnerable sector screen
Computer literacy
Reliable vehicle with minimum 1 million dollar liability insurance
Must be able to work a flexible, non-traditional work schedule
Able to attend 5 day training (GTA)
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