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Live In Multisystemic Therapist Jobs in Wisconsin

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$60 - $80/hr

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What is a live in multisystemic therapist?

A Live In Multisystemic Therapist is a mental health professional who provides intensive, in-home therapy for youth and families experiencing severe behavioral or emotional challenges. They apply the Multisystemic Therapy (MST) model, which addresses issues across a young person’s family, peer, school, and community environments. By living with the family or being available on-site, the therapist can offer immediate support, model positive behaviors, and implement interventions directly in the home setting. This approach aims to reduce out-of-home placements and help families develop lasting skills for managing difficult behaviors.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a live in multisystemic therapist, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Live In Multisystemic Therapist, you need a solid background in psychology or social work, experience with family and youth intervention, and typically a relevant master's degree with appropriate state licensure. Familiarity with evidence-based therapy models such as Multisystemic Therapy (MST), case management systems, and clinical documentation tools is commonly required. Exceptional interpersonal skills, cultural competence, and resilience are vital for building trust and effectively supporting families in challenging environments. These skills and qualifications enable therapists to create positive behavioral change and ensure the safety and well-being of at-risk youth and their families.

What are some common challenges faced by live in multisystemic therapists, and how are they addressed within the team environment?

Live In Multisystemic Therapists often encounter challenges such as managing high-stress family situations, maintaining professional boundaries while living on-site, and coordinating care with multiple stakeholders. To address these, therapists typically receive regular supervision, participate in team debriefings, and have access to 24/7 clinical support. The team-oriented environment fosters collaboration, allowing therapists to share strategies, discuss complex cases, and prevent burnout through mutual support and structured time off.

What is the difference between Live In Multisystemic Therapist vs Community Support Worker?

AspectLive In Multisystemic Therapist
CredentialsMaster's degree in social work, psychology, or counseling; licensure or certification often required
Work EnvironmentProvides therapy services in clients' homes, often living with the family temporarily
Employer & IndustryChild and family services, mental health agencies, often in private or nonprofit sectors
Job FocusIntensive therapeutic intervention, family systems work, crisis management

Community Support Workers typically hold less advanced credentials, focus on providing community-based support, and do not usually live with clients. In contrast, Live In Multisystemic Therapists deliver specialized, intensive therapy often requiring licensure and a master's degree, with a focus on family and behavioral interventions in a live-in setting.

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Mental Health Therapist OR Therapist in Training - Black River Falls

Children's Wisconsin

Black River Falls, WI • On-site

Full-time

Posted 18 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Provides individual, group, and family therapy to children and their families in an outpatient clinic setting.

  • Assesses, diagnoses, and treats children, adults, and families with mental health/emotional challenges.

  • Develops and facilitates treatment plans with appropriate goals and engages clients and their families in treatment and recovery planning.


Children's Wisconsin rating

7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 66 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

262nd of 1,065 rated hospitals


Job description

At Children's Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best.

Every child deserves a safe and loving home. When parents are unable to provide this on their own, intervention is needed to ensure these children are free of abuse and neglect.

We provide child well-being services to help children live in a safe and nurturing environment. We provide services toparents needing education and guidance to improve their parenting skills so their children can remain with them. We also provide services to children who are placed with foster families until they can return home or become part of an adoptive family.

Our experienced professionals provide the following services to families in Milwaukee County and at locations throughout Wisconsin.

  • Foster Care

  • Treatment Foster Care

  • Adoption

  • Respite Care

  • Child Advocacy Centers

  • Family Case Management

  • Family Finding

We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country. If you want to work for an organization that makes a difference for children and families, and encourages you to be at your best every day, please apply today.

Please follow this link for a closer look at what it's like to work at Children's Wisconsin: https://www.instagram.com/lifeatcw/

**This position is located in Black River Falls and will consider fully licensed therapists as well as Therapists in Training.**

Job Summary
Is critical to the success of the Children's Wisconsin's Mental and Behavioral Health strategy by increasing Access, reducing Stigma, engaging in Early Detection, Prevention and Education. Provides individual, group, and family therapy to children and their families in an outpatient clinic setting, using evidence based/informed, trauma informed, and inclusive practices. Actively engages the child, their family, and caregivers in treatment and recovery planning. Provides consultation, education, and outreach to colleagues, trainees, and community. Participates in activities and initiatives related to the MBH strategy.
Essential Functions

  • Assesses, diagnoses and treats children, adults and families with mental health/emotional challenges.

  • Develops and facilitates active, timely treatment plans with appropriate SMART goal setting and parent/child engagement, aimed at improving the client's psychosocial, psychological and emotional functioning.

  • Maintains case files with complete, accurate, and timely documentation.

  • Develops and nurtures partnerships and collaborative working relationships with referral sources, hospital system staff, and community organizations.

  • Communicates and closely partners with each client's established care team including parents/caregivers, school personnel, health care providers, and other identified individuals/teams.

  • Provides case consultation/review, and professional development with colleagues.

  • Collects and provides data for reports, donors, and funding sources and participates in other program specific projects and activities as requested.

  • Attends staff meetings and other organizational, committee, and community meetings as required.

  • Participates in community engagement and other activities that support Children's mission and MBH strategy such as media events or interviews, trainings or conference presentations, United Way or other funder functions, committees, workgroups/ coalitions, quality improvement work, Inclusivity, Diversity, and Equity engagement, and/or other approved activities.

  • May supervise training of graduate students/Interns.


Education

  • Master's Degree in Social Work or related field, plus 3000 hours post Master's experience required or

  • Terminal Degree (PhD, MD, etc.) PsyD from an APA accredited program required


Experience:

  • Experience working with children and families, diverse ethnic, cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds, and trauma preferred

  • Experience working with Electronic Health Record preferred


Licenses and Certifications Required for Mental Health Therapists:
- + one of the following: - N/A

  • License Social Worker Clinical (123) - State of Wisconsin

  • License MFT-Marriage Family Therapy (124) - State of Wisconsin

  • License LPC-Professional Counselor (125) - State of Wisconsin

  • License Psychologist (57) - State of Wisconsin


Licenses and Certifications Required for Mental Health Therapists in Training:
- + one of the following: - N/A

  • License Social Worker Advance Practice (121) - State of Wisconsin Required Upon Hire

  • Professional Counselor Training Certificate (126) - State of Wisconsin Required Upon Hire

  • Professional Counselor Training License (226) - State of Wisconsin Required Upon Hire

  • Marriage and Family Therapist Training License (228) - State of Wisconsin Required Upon Hire

  • Licensed Professional Counselor (Temporary-875) - State of Wisconsin Required Upon Hire

This is a full time position with the hours of 8-5pm, Monday-Friday.

Children's Wisconsin is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and fairness. We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by the law.


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