Instructor/ MST Expert

Job Summary:

The Rocky Mountain Multisystemic Therapy (MST) Network at the Kempe Center is seeking a Multisystemic Therapy (MST) Expert to join our team and make a meaningful impact on the lives of youth and families. This exciting opportunity allows you to play a critical role in expanding access to evidence-based treatment by supporting community-based MST programs in delivering high-quality, effective services. As an MST Expert, you will work directly with an MST coach and MST Co-Director(s) to provide specialized training, consultation, and guidance to MST therapists, supervisors, and agency leadership, helping strengthen clinical practices, improve program outcomes, and support the successful implementation and sustainability of the MST model.

In this role, you will collaborate with a dedicated team of MST professionals to support approximately 8–10 community-based MST programs through weekly consultation, ongoing training, and clinical and organizational guidance, partnering with community agencies to address organizational and systems-level challenges and strengthen program effectiveness. With opportunities to work remotely and travel as needed, this position may involve supporting MST partner sites in states such as Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, Texas, and Washington. The role offers a unique combination of flexibility, professional growth, collaboration, and the opportunity to create lasting positive change for youth, families, and communities.

Key Responsibilities:

· Provide weekly clinical consultation for up to 10 MST teams, supporting therapists and supervisors in effectively implementing and maintaining fidelity to the MST treatment model.

· Provide ongoing training, coaching, and professional development to MST therapists and supervisors, including facilitating portions of MST Orientation Trainings, Advanced Supervisor Workshops, and quarterly booster trainings.

· Lead and participate in quality assurance and quality improvement activities, including Program Implementation Reviews (PIRs), to assess program performance, identify areas for improvement, and develop strategies to strengthen clinical outcomes and program effectiveness.

· Collaborate with MST supervisors, agency leadership, and community stakeholders to identify and address organizational, clinical, and systems-level challenges that impact successful MST implementation and long-term program sustainability.

· Assess ongoing training and development needs of MST teams, develop and document individualized development plans, and provide resources and guidance on research-supported interventions.

· Work closely with MST Coach, MST Co-Directors, the Network Partner Director, and community agency partners to coordinate program support, share expertise, and provide consultation coverage for other MST Experts as needed.

· Maintain expert knowledge of MST principles, practices, and quality standards through ongoing professional development and consultation.

· Support MST programs through remote collaboration and travel approximately 35%–50% of work time, as required.

Work Location:

Remote – this role is eligible to work remotely, but the employee must be in the United States.

Why Join Us:

The Kempe Center was the first academic center in the U.S. to focus on the prevention and treatment of child maltreatment. For the past 50+ years, Kempe has promoted understanding, knowledge, and best practices to prevent and treat child abuse and neglect globally. Today we honor our legacy while looking ahead for ways to transform our field.

It is our mission to improve the well-being of children and families.

Through our work, we strengthen families, communities and the systems that serve them. We believe that abuse and neglect are preventable, and people are resilient. We are curious. We take a stand. We test assumptions. Our leadership in advocacy, research, education, and clinical work drives innovative strategies that transform the field. We are a catalyst, connecting people, information, and best practices to translate knowledge into action.
Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical: Multiple plan options
• Dental: Multiple plan options
• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year (based on percentage of time)
• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
• Holiday Days: 11/year
• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

· Master's degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or related field

· One (1) year of professional experience serving as an MST supervisor and/or MST Expert

Condition of Employment:

· Must be willing and able to pass a national criminal background check

Preferred Qualifications:

· 2 years of professional experience as an MST supervisor and/or MST Expert

· 1 year of professional experience delivering trainings, workshops, or presentations to professional audiences

· 5 years of experience providing home- and/or community-based clinical services using systemic approaches to treatment

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

· Clinical competence in family therapy, behavior therapy, and child development

· The MST Expert will be expected to perform with self-disciplined independence in an environment of ongoing accountability

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