Program Therapist, Inpatient Mental Health

Children's Minnesota; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Minnesota is seeking a Program Therapist to join the Inpatient Mental Health team in St. Paul. The role involves providing therapy to children and adolescents in crisis, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams, and supporting therapeutic goals. Ideal candidates will have a Master's degree and relevant mental health certifications.

Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited program required.
• BLS certification is mandatory.
• Eligibility for clinical mental health services is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, family, and group therapy.
• Lead treatment for high-risk psychiatric needs.
• Collaborate with care teams on treatment goals.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Communication skills

Collaboration

Professionalism

Judgement

Education

Master's degree in counseling, social work, or marriage and family therapy

LGSW, LADC, LAMFT, LPC, LP or licensure eligibility

BLS certification

Job description

Program Therapist, Inpatient Mental Health

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About Children’s Minnesota

Children’s Minnesota is one of the largest pediatric health systems in the United States and the only health system in Minnesota to provide care exclusively to children, from before birth through young adulthood. An independent and not-for-profit system since 1924, Children’s Minnesota is one system serving kids throughout the Upper Midwest at two free-standing hospitals, nine primary care clinics, multiple specialty clinics and seven rehabilitation sites. As The Kids Experts in our region, Children’s Minnesota is regularly ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a top children’s hospital. Find us on Facebook @childrensminnesota or on Twitter and Instagram @childrensmn. Children’s Minnesota is proud to be recognized by

About Children’s Minnesota

Children’s Minnesota is one of the largest pediatric health systems in the United States and the only health system in Minnesota to provide care exclusively to children, from before birth through young adulthood. An independent and not-for-profit system since 1924, Children’s Minnesota is one system serving kids throughout the Upper Midwest at two free-standing hospitals, nine primary care clinics, multiple specialty clinics and seven rehabilitation sites. As The Kids Experts in our region, Children’s Minnesota is regularly ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a top children’s hospital. Find us on Facebook @childrensminnesota or on Twitter and Instagram @childrensmn. Children’s Minnesota is proud to be recognized by

Modern Healthcare as one of 2023’s Top Diversity Leaders. The national honor recognizes the top diverse healthcare executives and organizations influencing public policy, care delivery, and promoting diversity, equity and inclusion in their organizations and the industry.

Seeking a Program Therapist I or II to join the dedicated Inpatient Mental Health team in St. Paul, where we provide 24/7 psychiatric care to stabilize children and adolescents between the ages of 6-18 with immediate acute safety concerns. The 22 inpatient health unit cares for kids as young as 6 years old up to 18 and still in high school in a supportive and therapeutic environment.

• Schedule: Monday – Friday, 9am – 5:30pm
  
  

Department Overview

The Acute Mental Health department at Children's Minnesota includes our partial hospitalization programs as well as the inpatient mental health unit in St. Paul. These programs provide short term, stabilization services for children and adolescents experiencing acute mental health concerns. These intensive services are designed to address mental health symptoms that pose a safety risk or significant impact to the child or adolescent's daily functioning.

The Program Therapist works closely with the inpatient psychiatric providers to lead treatment for patients who struggle with high-risk psychiatric needs (such as suicidal thoughts, homicidal thoughts, and/or psychosis.) Collaborate with the multi-disciplinary care team to develop treatment goals, assess performance towards goals, and complete discharge or transition planning as indicated.

Provide individual, family, and group therapy in an acute mental health setting (this may include: IOP, PHP, or inpatient mental health unit).

Provide crisis intervention services, resource mobilization, or triage of psychosocial, emotional, or behavioral concerns.

Program Therapists are trained in using physical holds and restraints and may be in high-stress situations; depending on the patient and program's needs, they may be required to support or facilitate holds or restraints.

The Program Therapist II may be asked to provide formal or informal clinical supervision depending on the candidate's qualifications and program needs.

Required Education/License (Program Therapist 1):

• Master's degree from an accredited counseling, social work or marriage and family therapy program
• LGSW, LADC, LAMFT, LPC, LP or licensure eligibility to provide clinical mental health services under supervision in the State of Minnesota. Pursuing independent licensure in Minnesota (LMFT, LICSW, LPCC, or LP).
• BLS certification (Basic Life Support)
• Work experience in acute mental health or programmatic care setting preferred
  
  

Required Education/License (Program Therapist 2):

• Master's degree from an accredited counseling, social work or marriage and family therapy program
• LICSW, LMFT, or LPCC or licensure eligibility to provide clinical mental health services under supervision in the State of Minnesota.
• BLS certification (Basic Life Support)
  
  

Experience:

• One year work experience providing counseling in a health care or related pediatric setting preferred
• Two or more years of work experience in a pediatric-related setting preferred
  
  

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Curiosity and willingness to develop clinical skills toward the ability to exercise independent judgement and work autonomously.
• Ability to manage competing demands in a fast-paced clinic or hospital environment.
• Exhibits a high degree of professionalism, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work collaboratively.
• Ability to assess and provide intervention services to children and adolescents in acute crisis / experiencing suicidal ideation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  
  

The posted salary represents a market competitive range based on salary survey benchmark data for similar roles in the local or national market. When determining individual pay rates, we carefully consider a wide range of factors including but not limited to market indicators for the specific role, the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate, internal equity and organizational needs.

All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of an occupational health assessment, drug screen, background investigation, and compliance with the U.S. Government Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification.

Children’s Minnesota is proud to be an equal opportunity employer whose staff is representative of its community and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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