Mental Health Therapist - Early Intervention

Associated Clinic of Psychology; Minnesota; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading behavioral health provider as an Early Childhood Mental Health Therapist, where you'll conduct assessments and provide family therapy. This role emphasizes work-life balance, offering comprehensive benefits and professional development, making a potentially significant impact on young children's lives in the Dakota County area.

Benefits

Health insurance (Medica)

Dental coverage (Delta Dental)

Vision insurance (EyeMed)

Free individual and group supervision toward licensure

PTO and flexibility over your schedule

Free CEUs

Mileage reimbursement

Retirement savings plan

Qualifications

• Must be on track for LICSW, LMFT, or LPCC license or be fully licensed.
• Ability to work with diverse populations.
• Passion for working with youth and families.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Diagnostic assessments utilizing DC:0-5 outcome measurements.
• Develop and implement treatment plans with families based on diagnoses.
• Foster close collaboration with professionals supporting children aged 0-5.

Skills

Effective written and verbal communication

Strong clinical skills

Collaboration skills

Critical thinking

Empathy

Education

Master's degree in behavioral sciences or related field

Job description

Mental Health Therapist - Early Intervention

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Base pay range

$28.00/hr - $33.00/hr

Early Childhood Mental Health Therapist

Company: Associated Clinic of Psychology (ACP)

Location: Dakota County, MN

Hiring Bonus Available

Job Description

ACP is actively seeking a full-time (preferred) or part-time Community-Based Early Childhood Mental Health Therapist, working with clients in their homes and communities within the Dakota County area.

ACP is a preferred provider and employer for behavioral health care services in the Twin Cities Metro, committed to timely and appropriate care to individuals in diverse situations. Since 1980, behavioral health care professionals have started their careers at ACP and stayed because of our commitment to personal and professional growth and our robust opportunities for advancement.

All Voices Welcome: ACP is an AA/EOE employer, and we encourage BIPOC and LGBTQ+ individuals to apply.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Diagnostic assessments utilizing DC:0-5 outcome measurements.
• Develop and implement a treatment plan with the family based on the diagnosis.
• Provide family therapy upon completion of the DC:0-5.
• Foster close collaboration with other professionals dedicated to supporting children aged 0-5 and their families in Dakota County.
  
  

Requirements

• Master's or other graduate degrees in one of the behavioral sciences or related fields from an accredited college or university and be on track for LICSW, LMFT, or LPCC license OR be fully licensed as LICSW, LMFT, or LPCC.
• Ability to work with diverse populations.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong clinical and collaboration skills.
• Passion for working with youth and families.
• Mental stability and ability to model appropriate ethics and boundaries.
• Timely submission of documentation of services.
• Valid driver's license, auto insurance, and willingness to travel within the Twin Cities metro area.
  
  

What We Value

• Critical thinking.
• Empathy and willingness to serve kids (0-5) and their families.
• Diversity of experience, background, culture, and ideas.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals, support staff, and administrators.
  
  

Preference Will Be Given To Applicants Who

• Received training and/or utilized the DC 0-5 diagnostic assessment and have used the DC: 0-5 manual. However, we will train in these areas for those with the passion of working with this specialized population.
• Are knowledgeable about effective early childhood mental health interventions
• Knowledge of Early Childhood mental health treatment terminology, trends, and developments or highly motivated to learn.
• Demonstrate knowledge and openness to learn more about trauma-informed care, neurodiversity-affirming approach, cultural diversity, and how these inform the therapeutic process.
• Have experience working with young children (ages 0-5) and their caregivers or a strong desire to learn to work with this population
  
  

Thorough Training

• To support your ongoing growth, we offer our community-based therapists:
• Orientation process to provide effective learning & independence.
• Up to 8 hours/month (4 individual/dyad, 4 group) with board-approved, seasoned clinicians with decades of community-based experience.
• Free professional development CEUs.
• New provider cohort twice per month.
• Clinical ‘drop-in’ times available monthly with our leadership team.
• Opportunity to obtain experience in multiple services while on licensure track: therapy (in-home and school-based), ARMHS and CTSS, diagnostic assessments, and treatment planning.
  
  

Benefits

As an Early Childhood Mental Health Therapist, you’re eligible for our comprehensive benefits package:

• Emphasis on work-life balance with competitive PTO and flexibility and influence over your schedule
• Availability later afternoons and early evenings as needed.
• Free individual and group clinical supervision toward LPCC, LMFT, or LICSW license with a board-approved supervisor.
• Health insurance (Medica), dental coverage (Delta Dental), and vision insurance (EyeMed) to support you and your family.
• Nice Healthcare Services also offer no-cost telehealth and at-home routine and primary care visits for you and your household.
• Continuing education incentives and employee engagement opportunities to foster professional growth, connections, and development, including free CEUs and education stipend opportunities.
• Free Malpractice insurance.
• Mileage reimbursement (per policy).
• Retirement savings plan to secure your financial future with automatic contributions regardless of employee contribution.
• Provided caseload as a preferred provider with insurance companies.
  
  

As an Early Childhood Mental Health Therapist, you can make a significant and lasting difference in the lives of our community’s youngest and most vulnerable members. If you meet the above qualifications and are passionate about your work, we invite you to apply and become a valued member of ACP. Together we can be more compassionate, efficient, effective, and supportive of the children and communities we serve.

Starting Pay: $28 - $33 hourly. Actual compensation may vary as determined by licensure, education, experience, skillset, FT/PT status, and schedule.

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