LICENSURE CANDIDATE OR THERAPIST - ELK RIVER SCHOOL DISTRICT ( MULTIPLE OPENINGS)

Greater Minnesota Family Services; Elk River (MN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Time Leave

403b Retirement Plan

Wellness Program

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Parental Leave

Clinical Supervision

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated mental health counselor to support children and families in a school environment. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact through direct care, utilizing various counseling techniques to address mental health issues. With multiple openings in Elk River, this position provides an excellent opportunity for growth and licensure supervision in a supportive environment. Join a team committed to fostering belonging and community, where your contributions will be valued and recognized. If you are passionate about mental health and eager to make a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and families in mental health.
• Ability to document case notes and billable hours.

Responsibilities

• Provide mental health services in school and home settings.
• Document case notes and schedule non-traditional hours.

Skills

Counseling Techniques

Behavior Modifications

Child Development Education

Communication Skills

Decision-Making Skills

Anger Management

Social Skills

Self-Esteem Building

Basic Home Budgeting

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree in Human Services

Job description

FULLTIME SCHOOL AND FAMILY MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR, LICENSURE CANDIDATE OR THERAPIST - ELK RIVER SCHOOL DISTRICT, ELK RIVER, MN
**MULTIPLE OPENINGS**

*Counselor $50k-$52k+ (DOE)

*Licensure Candidate $60-$62k (DOE)

*Licensed Therapist $73k-$74k or more with good experience

Elk River Locations:

• Compass Program (18-21 years old), Elk River
• Parker Elementary (grades K-5th), Elk River
• Ivan Sand Community Middle/High School, Elk River
• Salk Middle School (grades 6th-8th), Elk River

Rogers Locations:

• Hassan Elementary (grades K-5th), Rogers

Zimmerman Locations:

• Zimmerman Elementary (grades K-2nd), Zimmerman, MN

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES:

• Serving in a “Circle of Courage” community with 4 core Values of Belonging, Mastery, Independence, and Generosity. The most important one is Belonging; where everyone feels that they are a significant part of their local team (they are listened to).
• Reaching out with mental health services children who are at-risk and their families. Your services will be primarily in a school environment, an office will be provided, and some home based services for clinical care children and families.
• Connecting with other agencies (‘customers’) who are working with the youth.
• Scheduling. Your service will focus on helping the family and child, often during non-traditional hours when your clients are available – after school hours and evenings.
• Documenting. Like all agencies, documenting of case notes and billable hours is required.
• Billing. Full-time staff provide 109 client hours per month out of the 173 working hours available in a month (40 hours x 4.3 actual weeks per month). The average client hours are 26-28 hours per week.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Counselor Level:

• High School Diploma with 4000 hours of working with children and families under the direct clinical supervision of a licensed mental health professional or;
• Bachelor's degree with 2000 hours of working with children and families under the direct supervision of a licensed mental health professional or;
• Bachelor's degree in behavioral health or related field and completed a practicum or internship that requires direct interaction with adults and children and is focused on behavioral sciences or related fields' or;
• Master's degree in human services related field.

Licensure Candidate:

• Completed master's degree and working toward licensure (LICSW, LPCC, LMFT, or LP). We provide licensure supervision.

Licensed Therapist:

• Fully Licensed Mental Health Professional (LICSW, LPCC, LMFT, or LP).

EXPERIENCE:

• Demonstrated ability to work with children and families experiencing mental health issues in a direct care role.
• Familiar with a variety of counseling techniques with theories to aid in the care and treatment of individuals with mental health needs such as behavior modifications for children, child development education, communication, decision-making skills, anger management, social skills, leisure, self-esteem and basic home budgeting.

BENEFITS:

• Health Insurance — very good coverage
• "NICE Healthcare - provides you with direct in home or virtual medical visits to you along with 550+ prescriptions absolutely free.
• Paid Time Leave which includes ‘Earned Sick and Safe Time’
• 403b Retirement Plan with one-to-one match after one year
• Wellness Program to reduce health insurance costs
• Generous Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Clinical Supervision to become a Licensed Therapist (LICSW, LMFT, LPCC) with a board-certified clinical supervisor.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness in working with a Nonprofit organization.
• Self-Income Based Forgiveness Programs are available for Bachelor level and Master level graduates in working with a Nonprofit organization.
• Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance

GMFS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.