Outpatient Therapist (bilingual Eng-Span)

Comunidades Latinas Unidas En Servicio, Inc.; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Educational assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Comunidades Latinas Unidas En Servicio, Inc. (CLUES) in St. Paul, MN seeks a licensed mental health professional to provide therapy in English and Spanish within a culturally responsive program.

The role supports Latine communities through direct therapy, care coordination, and program development, with a focus on accessibility regardless of insurance status. Regular supervision and collaboration with Behavioral Health staff are required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or doctoral degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or Psychology from an accredited university.
• Licensed as a social worker (LGSW or LICSW) or working toward clinical licensure (LAMFT/LMFT, LPC/LPCC, or Psychologist) in Minnesota.
• Deep understanding of Latine cultures, values, and traditions, with cultural responsiveness in all interactions.

Responsibilities

• Provide culturally responsive mental health therapy in English and Spanish for individuals, families, couples, and groups in various settings.
• Consult with staff and interns, attend clinical case consultations, and participate in team meetings.
• Cultivate relationships with collaborators, partners, and stakeholders to support client referrals and care coordination.
• Conduct immigration-related assessments and prepare accompanying documentation for CLUES clients' applications.
• Maintain up-to-date clinical documentation and ensure timely billing-related data.
• Ensure confidentiality and HIPAA compliance in all client interactions.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Cultural responsiveness

Education

Master's or doctoral degree in Social Work / Counseling / MFT / Psychology

Licensed social worker or equivalent licensure (LGSW/LICSW/LAMFT/LMFT/LPC/LPCC/LP)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: St. Paul - Headquarters - St. Paul, MN 55106Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $65,000.00 - $85,500.00 Salary/year

POSITION SUMMARY

CLUES' Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC), Abriendo Caminos, will be providing immediate access to supportive, high-quality, culturally responsive and integrated Behavioral Health services and pathways to wellness for Latine Communities, regardless of insurance status or ability to pay. The CCBHC model provides CLUES with a model for sustainable Behavioral Health service provision, which translates to increased access to consistent care for wellness in Latine communities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Direct Mental Health Therapy Services and Program Development

• Provide culturally responsive mental health therapy services to families, individuals, couples, and groups in English and Spanish in a variety of settings, including in-office, in schools, and via telehealth.
• Consult with other staff and interns within Behavioral Health and other departments on mental health related topics. Attend and participate in clinical case consultation meetings and other client staff meetings.
• Cultivate working relationships with potential service collaborators, partners, and other appropriate stakeholders.
• Provide consultations and presentations to individuals and/or groups in the community, other professionals and organizations.
• Conduct immigration-related assessments and produce accompanying documentation to support the immigration applications of CLUES clients.
• Cultivate working relationships with CLUES staff within and across departments, to support one another’s work, facilitate client referrals, and improve client flow throughout the agency.
• Participate in care coordination with other providers who may be supporting clients in different capacities.

Contract and Program Compliance

• Ensure goals for weekly billable client contact are met.
• Maintain up-to-date clinical documentation per department standards and all requirements. Ensure client data is up to date to facilitate timely processing of service lines for billing purposes.
• Adhere to contract expectations related to the provision of mental health therapy and related activities.
• Respond to all internal & external data collection & reporting requests.
• Participate in all internal and external activities required as stated in program contracts.
• Assist in the delivery of contracts outcomes and relationships with contractor stakeholders.

General

• Maintain client confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA, agency policies and other applicable laws, regulations and ethical standards.
• Demonstrate clear, proactive, and effective communication in all verbal and written interactions, including client engagement, documentation, team collaboration, and stakeholder correspondence.
• Contribute to the collaboration of the Behavioral Health department with other programs within CLUES to achieve service integration.
• Participate in weekly supervision meetings, biweekly team/group meetings for Behavioral Health, "All Staff" meetings as scheduled, and other meetings as assigned.
• Follow the code of ethics of the applicant's professional board.
• Carry out all other duties as assigned by supervisor.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties or tasks may be assigned as required. Management may modify, change, or add to the duties of this description at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

QualificationsQUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Education, Experience & Key Abilities

• Master's degree or doctoral degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or Psychology from an accredited university required.
• Licensed as a social worker (LGSW or LICSW) or working toward clinical licensure as a marriage and family therapist (LAMFT/LMFT), professional counselor (LPC/LPCC), or psychologist (LP) in the State of Minnesota required. With clinical licensure, must be eligible to be credentialed with all major insurance companies.
• Must have a deep understanding of Latine cultures, values, and traditions, and demonstrate cultural responsiveness in every aspect of the role, including communication with colleagues, staff, clients, community members; creating forms and documents; hiring and training staff; and in clinical supervision and consultation.

Language Skills

• Effective communication in Spanish and English, both verbally and in writing, required.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret written materials, including reports, contracts, and proposals.
• Ability to effectively present ideas and information in an organized and effective manner, including writing reports.
• Ability to maintain accurate documentation and respond appropriately to questions from clients, co-workers, management and external parties.

Computer Skills

• Proficient working knowledge of email software, the Internet, databases, and common Windows-based programs, including Microsoft Office Word, Excel and PowerPoint required.
• Must be willing to attend training to advance technical skills and maintain appropriate skill levels to perform job duties.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Background check

• Must pass a criminal background check and MS-604.20 background check. As a condition of continued employment, staff members may be required to submit to periodic re-verification of these background checks.

Benefits

• Benefits: Full benefits package available in accordance with current CLUES policies—includes: medical, dental, vision, critical illness, accident, and life insurance (with AD&D); long term and short-term disability; pre-paid legal services and ID theft protection; retirement plan; educational assistance; paid holidays; and paid time off.

Department: Behavioral Health

Reports to: Sr. Manager of Outpatient Mental Health Services & Outpatient Mental Health Supervisor

Location: CLUES St. Paul, MN Office

Position Type: Regular, Exempt

Schedule: Full-time. Generally, Monday - Friday; Office Hours.

Estimated Pay: $68,000.00/yr to $85,500.00/yr (DOQ).