Clinical Program Supervisor, MST

LifeSolutions Counseling, part of the Optum family of businesses is seeking a Community Clinical Supervisor, MST to join our team in South Bend, IN. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.

 

As a member of the Optum Behavioral Care Team, you’ll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.

Do you have a passion for working with children and their families? We are looking for a solid leader who is compassionate and dedicated to leading a team of clinical therapists to empower youth and families by creating strength-based behavior change that will be sustained long after treatment ends. 

 

You will receive ongoing training in the Multisystemic Therapy (MST) model as you work with key members to implement MST. Extensive research has proven the effectiveness of MST. 

 

MST Supervisors do whatever it takes, via close collaboration with all involved, to address the needs of juveniles with criminal offenses, including, in some cases, substance abuse. Our team of clinicians will empower families to address challenging and/or problematic behavior and to help youth aged 12–17 make life-transforming changes. Treatment progress is made through intensive interventions such as skill building, changing unhelpful family interactions, and increasing social support, to name a few.

 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead, train, and support the MST team(s) via weekly group supervision, and individual supervision when needed, to facilitate the following in therapists: adherence to MST principles and the MST analytic process, and competent implementation of interventions with family members and other participants in treatment.
• Facilitate the creation of supportive, collaborative MST team context in which therapists learn together and share responsibilities such as on-call coverage and learning about community resources.
• Develop engagement and ongoing collaborative relationships with stakeholders, both external in the community and within the organization
• Promote the MST program in the community and generate referrals to the program.
• Manage referrals to the program and manage clinician caseloads.
• Plan and problem solve with MST experts to guide effective implementation of MST and ongoing program quality management activities, to achieve the best possible outcomes with families.
• Collaborate actively with MST experts and organization leadership to foster their own supervisory, leadership, and clinical growth and development.
• Manage and report data on clinical outcomes and program practices.
• Deliver MST treatment to a caseload of 1-2 families, if needed
• All services are provided in a person-centered, trauma-informed manner.
• Other duties as assigned. Duties and projects may be assigned or changed to meet business needs.

 

We are committed to your well-being and growth, offering a comprehensive package of perks and benefits with varying eligibility based on role, including:

• Competitive salary & eligibility for quarterly incentive bonuses
• Flexible work models & paid time off when you need it
• Health and well-being benefits like health insurance, 401k matching, and other family support and wellness resources
• Professional development with tuition reimbursement and dedicated learning time to advance your career
• Mental health treatments, including individual and group therapy, medication management, and intensive outpatient programs.

 

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree from an accredited college in social work, psychology, sociology, or a related human service field
• Active and unrestricted LSW, LMFT-A, LMHC-A, LCSW, LMFT, or LMHC license in the state of practice
• Currently eligible to be enrolled as a provider in the Medicare program or able to terminate opt-out (if applicable) prior to starting a new position
• Valid driver’s license and the ability to use a private car to transport oneself and others in compliance with state policy concerning minimum car insurance coverage

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1+ solid years of supervisory/leadership experience
• Significant clinical experience in treating serious antisocial behavior in youth
• Implementation of interventions within or between systems in the youth’s environment that affect or influence the behavior of youth (i.e. family, peer, school, and neighborhood)
• Training and collaboration with outside agencies
• Experience in direct use of pragmatic (i.e., structural, strategic, and functional) family therapies
• Individual therapy with adolescents and adults using cognitive behavioral techniques experience 
• Marital therapy using behaviorally based approaches experience 
• Behavioral therapy targeting school behavior and academic performance experience 
• Provision of group and individual clinical supervision experience 

 

The salary range for this role is $59,500 to $116,600 annually based on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

Explore opportunities at Optum Behavioral Care. We’re revolutionizing behavioral health care delivery for individuals, clinicians and the entire health care system. Together, we are bringing high-end medical service, compassionate care and industry leading solutions to our most vulnerable patient populations. Our holistic approach addresses the physical, mental and social needs of our patients wherever they may be – helping patients access and navigate care anytime and anywhere. We’re connecting care to create a seamless health journey for patients across care settings. Join our team, it’s your chance to improve the lives of millions while Caring. Connecting. Growing together. 

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

 

OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.