Mental Health Clinical Trainee

Gateway Health Services; Lakeville (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Gateway Health Services is seeking a Mental Health Clinical Trainee to develop clinical skills and deliver services under supervision. You will conduct diagnostic assessments and provide individual and group psychotherapy within the IRST program, collaborating closely with clients and the treatment team.

The role emphasizes crisis intervention, intake coordination, and discharge planning, with opportunities for clinical leadership and staff training.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in behavioral sciences and licensure track in Minnesota.
• Enrolled in grad program in behavioral sciences or related field in MN.
• Minimum 1,500 hours of supervised clinical experience.
• Two years of full-time experience with serious mental illness or substance use disorders.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and conduct individual services addressing clients' needs and health concerns.
• Participate in assessments, treatment plans, reviews and discharge planning.
• Provide crisis intervention and de-escalation to ensure client and program safety.
• Coordinate services with other providers to connect clients with resources.
• Provide skill-building, teaching and coaching aligned with treatment goals.
• Assist with client intake and orientation as needed.
• Provide clinical leadership and training for new employees.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Diagnostic assessments

Individual psychotherapy

Group psychotherapy

Crisis intervention

Client coordination

Education

Master’s or Doctoral degree in behavioral sciences

Enrolled in accredited graduate program (LICSW/LP/LMFT/LPCC track) in MN

Job description

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Competitive salary

A Mental Health Clinical Trainee works under the direction of the Treatment Director and under the clinical supervision of the Mental Health Clinical Supervisor to develop clinical skills and deliver clinical services to our clients-including providing diagnostic assessments and individual and group psychotherapy. Our clinical trainees collaborate closely with clients in our intensive rehabilitation treatment services (IRTS) program, offering them structure, guidance, and access to resources.

1. EDUCATION:

| Hold a Master’s or Doctoral degree in the behavioral sciences, or related fields (e.g. psychology, social work etc.), and is on a track for an independent licensure in the State of Minnesota (LICSW, LP, LMFT, LPCC) Is currently enrolled in an accredited graduate level program in the behavioral sciences, or related fields

2. EXPERIENCE:

| Qualified individuals must have a minimum of 1,500 hours of supervised experience in the delivery of clinical services to adults, adolescents and/or children with: Mental illness, substance use disorders, developmental disorders or traumatic brain injuries. Two years of full-time experience working with people with serious and persistent mental illness and/or substance use disorders

SPECIFIC AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY TO POSITION

• 1. Facilitate and conduct individual services that address a variety of needs and health concerns for the client.
• 2. Participate in and/or conduct assessments and treatment plans, plan-of-care reviews and discharge plans as needed or directed.
• 3. Provide crisis intervention and de-escalation for clients experiencing mental health symptoms or other emotional and/or behavioral responses while prioritizing client and program safety.
• 4. Participate in coordination of services through the recognition of the multiple needs of the client, with other providers in the community, in an effort to provide necessary resources to the client.
• 5. Provide various skill-building, teaching and/or coaching, as it relates to the individual’s goal and/or treatment plan.
• 6. Provide clinical leadership and training for new employees.
• 7. Assist with completing necessary client intake and admission paperwork and providing program orientation, if applicable.
• 8. Performs other related duties as required or assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Great Work Environment
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance