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As of Aug 23, 2026, the average hourly pay for multisystemic therapy in Houston, TX is $16.24, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.51 and $18.46 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is multisystemic therapy?

Multisystemic Therapy (MST) is an intensive, evidence-based treatment program designed to help at-risk youth and their families. MST focuses on addressing the multiple factors—such as home, school, and community environments—that contribute to serious behavioral problems in adolescents. Therapists work closely with families in their own homes and communities, providing tailored interventions aimed at improving family relationships, school performance, and reducing criminal behavior. The therapy typically involves frequent sessions over several months and emphasizes family empowerment and collaboration with community resources.

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

To thrive as a Multisystemic Therapy (MST) Therapist, you need a background in psychology, social work, or counseling—typically with a relevant master's degree—and a strong understanding of behavioral and family systems theory. Familiarity with evidence-based assessment tools, case management systems, and MST-specific training or certification is often required. Exceptional interpersonal skills, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to motivate and engage families are crucial soft skills in this role. These skills and qualities ensure effective intervention, positive client outcomes, and successful collaboration with families and community stakeholders.

What are some common challenges multisystemic therapists face when working with families, and how are these challenges addressed?

Multisystemic Therapists often encounter challenges such as engaging resistant families, managing high-stress environments, and coordinating with multiple systems like schools, courts, and social services. To address these, therapists receive extensive training in evidence-based engagement techniques and benefit from strong supervision and team collaboration. Regular team meetings and ongoing professional development help therapists troubleshoot difficult cases and share effective strategies, ensuring they are well-supported in delivering positive outcomes for youth and families.

What is the difference between Multisystemic Therapy vs Family Therapist?

AspectMultisystemic TherapyFamily Therapist
CredentialsMaster's degree in social work, psychology, or counseling; certification in MSTMaster's degree in social work, psychology, or counseling; licensure or certification often preferred
Work EnvironmentCommunity-based settings, working with youth and families in home or school environmentsClinical settings, private practice, or community agencies; focus on family dynamics
Industry UsageChild and adolescent mental health, juvenile justice, social servicesMental health, counseling, social work, family therapy practices

Multisystemic Therapy (MST) is a specialized, evidence-based intervention targeting youth with behavioral issues, often involving intensive community work. Family Therapists focus on improving family dynamics and communication, typically in clinical settings. While both roles require similar credentials, MST practitioners often work in more intensive, community-based environments, whereas Family Therapists may work in clinics or private practices.

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Infographic showing various Multisystemic Therapy job openings in Houston, TX as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 4% As Needed, 62% Full Time, 17% Part Time, and 17% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $33,788 per year, or $16.2 per hour.

Multisystemic Therapy Clinician

Tri-County Behavioral Healthcare

Conroe, TX • On-site

$74K - $78K/yr

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Re-posted 22 days ago

Job description

Multisystemic Therapy Clinician
Do you have a passion for working with children and families? We are looking for compassionate, dedicated people who want to empower youth and families by creating strength-based behavior change that will be sustained long after treatment ends.
Would you thrive in a supportive team environment? Learning and growing every day? Working with a small caseload of families?
This position's duties will include the following:
  • Engage in weekly case planning and evaluation of case progress, with ongoing support from your supervisor and team members, including through group supervision.
  • Receive regular training, professional development, supervision, and consultation activities designed to help you acquire extensive clinical skills within the MST treatment model.
  • Provide clinical treatment to families using the MST treatment model and principles. Some principles include leveraging strengths and focusing on the positive, understanding sequences of behavior, and increasing mature behavior.
  • Conduct a thorough assessment of the client and family: gather information on behaviors of concern and strengths in the family and their ecology to inform conceptualization of the problem behaviors and interactions within the family's ecological context.
  • Continuously work to engage the primary caregiver, family members, supports, and other local community agency staff (i.e. school, probation, child welfare) in change-oriented treatment.
Position Requirements:
Highly skilled Masters-prepared professional with training in behavioral and cognitive behavioral therapies and pragmatic family therapies (i.e., Structural Family Therapy and Strategic Family Therapy).
  • LPC, LCSW, or LMFT preferred
  • Will consider the following at lower pay, based on level of credentials:
    • LPC-Associate, LMFT-Associate or LMSW under clinical supervision
    • Master's Degree in clinical or counseling Psychology, Social Work, or related subject area
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Applicants must have a valid Texas driver's license and be insurable through Tri-County
  • Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred (paid at a higher salary)
Preferred Experience:
  • Direct use of pragmatic (i.e., structural, strategic, and functional) family therapies
  • Therapy with children and adults using cognitive-behavioral techniques
  • Couples therapy using behaviorally-based approaches
  • Implementation of interventions within or between systems in the youth's natural ecology (i.e., family, peer,
  • school, and neighborhood)
  • Collaboration and partnership with community agencies
  • Previous work providing in-home or community-based therapy services
Location: Conroe, Texas
Payscale:
Master's Degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work - $55,620/yr
  • $58,597/yr (Bilingual)
LPC-A, LMFT-A, LMSW - $63,860/yr
  • $67,691/yr (Bilingual)
LPC, LCSW, LMFT - $74,160/yr
  • $78,609/yr (Bilingual)

Effective January 1, 2016, all Tri-County Behavioral Healthcare campuses are smoke free.
NOTICE TO PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYEES
Tri-County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all Federal and State laws pertaining to employment. Tri-County is committed to Affirmative Action and has an Affirmative Action Plan.
The Texas Health and Safety Code, Section 533.007, allows Tri-County to check conviction records on applicants. Tri-County completes background checks in accordance with Texas State Health and Safety Code, Chapters 250-253: Criminal history check through the Texas Department of Public Safety (TXDPS), Employee Misconduct Registry (EMR), Nurse Aide Registry and for Medicaid and Medicare fraud. Tri-County will check the CARE System to determine if an applicant has a confirmed allegation of abuse, neglect or exploitation and will not hire any individual with a confirmed allegation.
The Texas Administrative Code, Title 25, Chapter 414, Subsection K, has established the following list of offenses that are an absolute bar to employment: criminal homicide, kidnapping and unlawful restraint, indecency with a child, continued sexual abuse of young child or children, sexual assault, aggravated assault, injury to a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual, abandoning or endangering a child, aiding suicide, agreement to abduct from custody, sale or purchase of a child, arson; robbery, aggravated robbery, conviction under the laws of another state, federal law, or the Uniform Code of Military Justice for an offense containing elements that are substantially similar to the elements of an offense listed above, felony conviction for theft which occurred in the previous five (5) years, indecent exposure, improper relationship between educator and student, improper photography or visual reporting, deadly conduct, aggravated sexual assault, terroristic threat; online solicitation of a minor, money laundering, Medicaid fraud, Medicare fraud, cruelty to animals, false identification as a peace officer, disorderly conduct, and discharges of a firearm in a public place other than a public road or a sport shooting range, as defined by Section 250.001, Local Government Code. Offenses that are not an absolute bar to employment but may be considered a contraindication will also be considered during the pre-employment process. Tri-County will also complete a driver's license check. All applicants, employees, contractors and volunteers will be checked prior to hire and monthly through the Texas Health and Human Services Commission Office of the Inspector General (OIG) List of Excluded Individuals. All applicants are required to successfully complete a drug screening and a physical agility test prior to new hire orientation.
Applicants who are selected for a position in the Criminal Justice/Jail Diversion Department, TCOOMMI, and those who provide services to TCOOMMI, i.e., psychiatrists, nurses, etc., must have a Federal background check by fingerprinting through the FBI upon initial hire and annually thereafter.
Applicants who have lived out of state for two or more years from the date of submission of this application must have a Federal background check by fingerprinting through the FBI if they are selected for a position.
TRI-COUNTY'S POLICY OF DISPUTE RESOLUTION
Each Applicant must agree to arbitrate and to waive class and collective action participation and each Employee, without exception, must sign and agree to the terms of the Arbitration Agreement as a condition of employment with Tri-County.
Please click here to review the Notice of Arbitration and Single Employee Resolution Policy - https://content.datis.com/e3Applicants/hosttcb/images/arb_agreement.pdf
*Please print this page for a copy of this policy.
POLICY ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
I understand that, as a condition of my request that Tri-County consider my application and possibly hire me, I must agree to Tri-County's Policy of Dispute Resolution, which I understand requires that all disputes between applicants or employees and Tri-County, its constituent member entities, and/or its officials and/or employees must be resolved solely by arbitration, in accordance with Tri-County's Dispute Resolution Policy, a copy of which I have been provided with in this application and that such policy further requires I waive any right to participate in any class or collective action, either as representative or member and that, instead, I must resolve any dispute, as an applicant or employee, through a single-party arbitration under the specific terms and conditions set forth in Tri-County's Dispute Resolution Policy. I hereby acknowledge receipt of that Policy and agree to be bound by all of its terms in connection with the consideration of my application for employment and throughout my employment, including termination thereof, if I am hired.

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