MST Therapist

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Thompson was founded in 1886 as an orphanage and has grown into an organization operating across the Carolinas, Florida, Tennessee, and Kentucky. Thompson’s continuum of care encompasses three domains: prevention, mental health services, and foster care. All Thompson programs are trauma‑informed and evidence‑based/evidence‑informed with the intention of building resilience in our clients (ages 0‑18) and their families, both virtually and in person.

Our values are Excellence, Innovation, Commitment, Caring and Integrity.

• Provide intensive in‑home service to youth 12‑17 and their families using the evidence‑based Multisystemic Therapy (MST) model.
• Collaborate with families, community partners, and support systems to reduce risk factors and improve outcomes.
• Conduct community visits with clients to develop, implement, and monitor goals; deliver crisis intervention as needed; participate in group supervision and consultation.
• Maintain a flexible schedule and a low caseload of only five cases; availability during afternoons, weekends, and in community‑based or fully remote settings may be required.

• Starting Pay Range: $48k–$54k annually
• Fantastic full‑time benefits
• 3 weeks paid time off (PTO) in the first year plus 10 paid holidays
• Health, Dental, Vision, Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability and Life insurance options
• 401(k) match
• Education reimbursement
• Referral bonus
• Clinical supervision reimbursement of $60 for eligible candidates obtaining licensure
• Eligibility to apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through FAFSA after 10 years of service
• Eligibility to apply for the state loan repayment program up to $50,000 of student loans
• Paid time off for volunteering in the community
• Free EAP services
• Mileage reimbursement
• iPhone and laptop provided for eligible roles
• Multiple opportunities for growth

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related field is required.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience working with at‑risk youth and families, preferably in a home or community‑based setting.
• Licensed or license‑eligible in South Carolina (e.g., LCSW, LMSW, LPC, LMFT) preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and meet all credentialing, licensing, and privileging standards for the department.
• Must pass a drug screening test and an extensive background check.
• Reliable transportation.
• Flexibility to work non‑traditional hours, including evenings and on‑call rotation.

• You have a passion for working with youth & adolescents.
• You enjoy knowing you’re making an impact on the lives of others.
• Excellence, Innovation, Commitment, Caring and Integrity are values important to you.

Thompson is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Apply at thompsoncff.org where we are strengthening Children, Families, and Communities.

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