School Based Therapist -Grades K-8

Nystrom & Associates, Ltd.; Maple Grove (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in mental health care is seeking a compassionate School-Based Therapist to provide culturally-sensitive mental health services to children and adolescents. In this rewarding role, you will work closely with students and their families to identify goals and implement effective treatment plans in a school setting. This position offers opportunities for professional development and career advancement, allowing you to grow within the organization while making a meaningful impact in the lives of young individuals. If you are passionate about helping others and want to be part of a supportive team, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Free professional development coursework

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401K with employer match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Qualifications

• Must meet Clinical Trainee or Mental Health Professional requirements.
• Ability to work independently and have a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Provide mental health services to children and families in schools.
• Design and implement treatment plans based on individual needs.
• Collaborate with school districts and community agencies.

Skills

Culturally responsive mental health skills

Goal identification and improvement

Collaboration with school personnel

Psychoeducation

Therapeutic group design

Independent work

Education

Accredited graduate program for independent licensure

LICSW, LMFT, LPCC, or LP licensed in Minnesota

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Email

Job description

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Brief Description

As a School-Based Therapist in Nystrom & Associates Community Based division, you’ll work in our CTSS (Children’s Therapeutic Support Services) program. You will have the opportunity to implement high-quality, culturally-sensitive mental health services to children and adolescents in the school setting. We are looking for a compassionate individual who wants to make a meaningful difference in the lives of the clients we serve.

Nystrom & Associates is a group of professional care providers from the fields of psychiatry, psychology, marriage and family therapy, clinical social work, addiction treatment, and nursing who are committed to helping individuals and families that are experiencing personal, emotional, marital, or psychological challenges. We are all about helping!

In This Role, You’ll Have The Opportunity To

• Provide culturally responsive mental health skills to children, adolescents, and their families in a school setting
• Assist children, adolescents, and their families in identifying goals for functional improvement and work with them to meet their goals
• Design and implement treatment/intervention reflective of the child’s needs
• Work collaboratively with the school district, school personnel divisions, and other community-based agencies
• Provide psychoeducation to school staff
• Design and implement therapeutic groups for students
• Receive clinical supervision from a qualified staff, and obtain continuing education units
• Employees pursuing professional licensure are eligible to participate in Nystrom & Associates’ Professional Development Track, which offers opportunities for training, advancement, and working as an Outpatient Therapist after 9 months of school-based services.

Click the link below to watch a video of our Community-Based Staff sharing what it’s like to do community-based work: https://www.nystromcounseling.com/community-based-opportunities/

Requirements

• Must be qualified in at least one of the following ways:
  • Meet the Clinical Trainee requirements per MN State Statute 245I.04.06, having completed an accredited graduate program for independent licensure as a mental health professional
  • Meet the Mental Health Professional requirements per MN State Statute 245I.04.02, licensed as LICSW, LMFT, LPCC, or LP in Minnesota
• Ability to work independently; Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable vehicle
• Proficiency in computer use, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and email

Benefits/Compensation

• Free professional development coursework, supervision, and CEUs
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Supplemental Insurances
• 401K with employer match, HSA, FSA
• PTO

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industry: Mental Health Care