Counselor, Licensure Candidate or Therapist - Todd County (Bilingual Spanish Preferred)

Greater Minnesota Family Services; Minnesota; On-site; USD 50,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to providing mental health services to children and families in need. As a Family Based Counselor or Therapist, you will play a vital role in fostering a welcoming environment that emphasizes belonging, mastery, independence, and generosity. This position offers the opportunity to connect with diverse families, utilize various counseling techniques, and contribute to the well-being of the community. With a strong commitment to professional development, including clinical supervision for licensure, this role is perfect for those passionate about making a difference in the lives of others. Be part of a team that values your contributions and supports your growth!

Benefits

Health Insurance

Paid Time Leave

403b Retirement Plan

Wellness Program

Generous Employee Assistance Program

Paid Parental Leave

Clinical Supervision for licensure

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Life Insurance

Short Term and Long Term Disability

Qualifications

• Completion of 40 hours of training in mental health service delivery.
• Experience working with children and families under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provide mental health services to at-risk children and families.
• Document case notes and manage billable hours.

Skills

Fluency in a non-English language

Mental health service delivery training

Counseling techniques and theories

Direct care experience with children and families

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree in behavioral health or related field

Master's degree in a human services related field

Job description

FULLTIME FAMILY BASED COUNSELOR, LICENSURE CANDIDATE OR THERAPIST – TODD COUNTY (Bilingual Spanish Preferred)

Salary:

• Counselor: $50k-$52k+ (DOE)
• Licensure Candidate: $60-$62k (DOE)
• Licensed Therapist: $73k-$74k or more with good experience

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES:

• Serving in a “Circle of Courage” community with 4 core Values of Belonging, Mastery, Independence, and Generosity.
• Reaching out with mental health services to children who are at-risk and their families in a welcoming Early Childhood Day Treatment environment.
• Connecting with other agencies (‘customers’) who are working with the child.
• Scheduling services to help the family and child, often during Day Treatment hours, including some after school hours and evenings.
• Documenting case notes and billable hours as required.
• Providing 109 client hours per month out of the 173 working hours available in a month.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Counselor Level:

• Fluency in a non-English language of the ethnic group to which at least 50% of clients belong, completion of 40 hours of training in mental health service delivery, and weekly clinical supervision until 2,000 hours of supervised experience is met.
• High School Diploma with 4,000 hours of working with children and families under direct clinical supervision.
• Bachelor's degree with 2,000 hours of working with children and families under direct supervision.
• Bachelor's degree in behavioral health or related field with a practicum or internship focused on behavioral sciences.
• Master's degree in a human services related field.

Licensure Candidate:

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

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.
• Familiarity with a variety of counseling techniques and theories to aid in the care and treatment of individuals with mental health needs.

BENEFITS:

• Health Insurance with very good coverage.
• NICE Healthcare providing direct in-home or virtual medical visits and 550+ prescriptions at no cost.
• Paid Time Leave including ‘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 for licensure.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness for nonprofit organization work.
• Self-Income Based Forgiveness Programs for Bachelor and Master level graduates in nonprofit work.
• Life Insurance.
• Short Term and Long Term Disability.
• Vision and Dental Insurance.

GMFS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.