Position: Multi-Systemic Therapist

Reports To: MST Supervisor Pay Range: $49,920.00 - $55,250.00    

*About DABSJ: *

D.A. Blodgett -- St. John's is a private non-sectarian agency that serves vulnerable children and families from the entire community. Our core objectives are to strengthen families, help children heal from abuse and neglect, provide homes and help kids thrive. 

*About this Opportunity: *

The Multi-Systemic Therapist (MST) provides multi-systemic therapy to youth who exhibit frequent delinquent behaviors or substance abuse and are at high risk of out-of-home placement.  Services are provided to both the child and the family in a home-based setting at times that are convenient to the family.  MST is an intensive family and community-based treatment that addresses the multiple determinants of serious delinquent behavior in juvenile offenders.  The worker utilizes a system of intervention which requires complex networking with interconnected systems that encompass individual, family and extrafamilial (peer, schools, neighborhood, court) factors. Interventions may be necessary in any one or any combination of these systems.  Emergency services are provided 24 hours per day 7 days per week.  The MST Program provides services to families in Kent County referred from Kent County Circuit Court, Kent County Department of Health and Human Services or Network 180. The MST Therapist reports directly to the MST Supervisor.

Would you like to help us accomplish our mission as a MST Therapist? Our ideal candidate will have e

xperience conducting therapy in a home-based setting

, experience in the child welfare system, the Community Mental Health system, Juvenile Court system, and family crisis intervention as well as a Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Marriage & Family Therapy or similar field, as well as proper licensure within the State of Michigan. A valid driver's license. 

*Offered benefits and more: *

• Medical, Dental, Vision. Life Insurance.
• Paid Holidays Off, Paid Time Off.
• Hiring Bonus
• 403B Retirement Opportunity. 
• Flexible Scheduling
• Opportunity to learn and grow from working with a diverse population of children and families. 
• Access to a robust training system.
• DABSJ is able to provide CEUs for onsite trainings. 
• Reimbursement for trainings.
• Support from our robust EAP (emotional, organization skills, financial planning, etc.).
• Work within an environment of creative problem solvers.
• Regular supervision. 
• Able to work in a variety of home-based, case management and outpatient services. 
• Working within a collaborative division with a wide variety of experience and knowledge. 
• Work within a trauma informed environment supported by the Sanctuary Model (trauma informed organizational change model).
• Careers at DABSJ now take place at our brand new Dean Lake campus featuring: modern workspaces filled with natural light, intentionally designed for DABSJ services, purposeful spaces for collaboration as well as independent work, a variety of meeting rooms equipped with interactive technology and, amenities including kitchens, wellness rooms, fitness area, and locker room. 

DABSJ strives to be a fully inclusive organization as we support a diverse group of children and families. We are building a diverse team that represents our customers and our community, and recognize that each of us brings a unique perspective to the organization. We welcome differing thoughts, faiths, beliefs, groups, and lived experiences. The diversity and differences of each team member, foster parent, a