Meet the MST Team
Rock Hill, S.C., September 20, 2024 – New Hope Treatment Center’s began taking referrals for the new Multi-Systemic Therapy services a little more than one month ago.
The MST team has been working tirelessly to ensure that the transition happens smoothly. New Hope officially added Brittany Marsh as the MST Supervisor along with Jordyn Patton and Dana Andrews as the two MST Therapists. The Director of Community Based Services, Krystal Long, has been leading the efforts in conjunction with the new team members.
MST is an evidence-based practice that focuses on empowering parents and caregivers by improving their skills and shaping the home environment to better support their adolescent who is struggling with behaviors at home, school, and in the community. Expanding outside the walls of our PRTF in Rock Hill, New Hope will be serving youth ages 12-17 and their families directly in their home and community. The MST team will be on-call 24/7 so that we can intervene and de-escalate crisis situations whenever they happen and avoid police involvement. With MST, we will take families who are on the brink of their youth being sent to a residential program and help turn things around.
“These are exciting times with the launch of the new MST program, which also represents an opportunity for New Hope to innovate, grow, and achieve new milestones,” said Ms. Long. “I am thrilled to introduce our new team members, who are all dedicated to driving the New Hope mission forward.”
Ms. Marsh brings more than 13 years of experience in the mental health field to New Hope. She earned her Master’s of Mental Health Counseling and is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor. She has worked in a PRTF residential setting as a direct care staff, therapist, clinical lead then clinical supervisor. Marsh has experience working with domestic violence, substance abuse and in the school system. She has also provided care management and was a UM reviewer with a North Carolina MCO.
Jordyn Patton is a social work professional with a strong background in therapeutic interventions, healthcare, and community outreach. She holds a Master of Social Work from Savannah State University, where she graduated Summa Cum Laude with a 4.0 GPA.
Patton’s professional experience includes roles such as an Outpatient Therapist and a School Social Worker. She is skilled in evidence-based practices such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, crisis intervention, and client care coordination. In addition to her clinical work, Patton has demonstrated leadership abilities through her involvement in the Phi Alpha Social Work Honor Society. She is also certified as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate in North Carolina.
Throughout her career, Patton has demonstrated a strong commitment to utilizing evidence-based therapeutic techniques, providing crisis intervention, and collaborating with other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care. She is passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of her clients and looks forward to applying her skills and knowledge in the field of social work to make a positive impact in her community.
“MST services making its way to South Carolina is a great opportunity to reach adolescents and their families that are needing community resources but do not know where to start,” said Patton. “MST will be able to bridge the gap between families and their local systems and communities through therapeutic interventions that are sustainable”.
Dana Andrews, MS, LPCA (Licensed Professional Counselor Associate), earned her Master of Science in Professional Counseling. She’s a Charlotte native with eight years of experience in the mental health field, serving in various settings such as PRTF, Day Treatment and Community-Based Services. She is well trained in developing person-centered crisis plans, de-escalation techniques and facilitating psychotherapy groups.
“I am thrilled to begin community-based services in Rock Hill and surrounding areas to help prevent out-of-home placements, improve family dynamics, and promote positive reframing within natural environments,” said Andrews.
About New Hope
Since our opening in 1987, New Hope Treatment Centers has been a welcoming place for young people in moments of crisis. Our programs have played a role in countless success stories, thanks to our relational approach to behavioral care. We get to know our kids on an individual level, and work with them and their families toward a brighter next chapter. We believe that positive, empowering, and healthy relationships are the key to changing young lives that have been impacted by childhood trauma. At New Hope, the drive is simple: change the world, one kid at a time, through the healing power of relationships. Our people show up every day, passionate about changing young people’s lives. It’s our name and our promise: new hope for every kid who comes through our doors.
