THERAPIST – BRAINERD

Greater Minnesota Family Services; Brainerd (MN); On-site; USD 73,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Generous Paid Time Leave

403b Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Family and Medical Leave

Job summary

A Minnesota nonprofit organization is looking for a Licensed Therapist to provide in-home mental health services to at-risk children and their families. This full-time role offers a flexible schedule and requires strong experience in working with diverse counseling techniques. The ideal candidate will be a fully licensed mental health professional, dedicated to fostering belonging and community support. Comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and generous paid leave, are offered.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid license to practice as a mental health professional.
• Experience in direct care roles with children facing mental health issues.
• Familiarity with various counseling techniques effective for child development.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-home mental health services to at-risk children and families.
• Document case notes and billable hours diligently.
• Schedule services flexibly around clients' availability.

Skills

Experience with children and families

Knowledge of counseling techniques

Behavior modification skills

Communication skills

Education

Fully Licensed Mental Health Professional (LICSW, LPCC, LMFT, or LP)

Job description

FULLTIME EARLY CHILDHOOD THERAPIST – BRAINERD, MN SEED PROGRAM

Licensed Therapist $73k-$74k or more with good experience

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES

• Serving in a Circle of Courage community with 4 core Values of Belonging, Mastery, Independence, and Generosity. The most important one is Belonging; where everyone feels that they are a significant part of their local team (they are listened to).
• Reaching out with mental health services to children who are at-risk and their families. Services will be primarily in families’ homes, and at times in the community and schools.
• Connecting with other agencies (customers) who are working with the youth.
• Scheduling. Your service will focus on helping the family and child, often during non-traditional hours when clients are available – after school hours and evenings. You have flexibility in setting your schedule.
• Documenting. Documentation of case notes and billable hours is required.
• Billing. Full-time staff provide 109 client hours per month out of the 173 working hours available in a month (40 hours x 4.3 actual weeks per month). The average client hours are 26-28 hours per week.

QUALIFICATIONS

Licensed Therapist:

• Fully Licensed Mental Health Professional (LICSW, LPCC, LMFT, or LP).

EXPERIENCE

• Demonstrated ability to work with children and families experiencing mental health issues in a direct care role.
• Familiar with a variety of counseling techniques with theories to aid in the care and treatment of individuals with mental health needs such as behavior modifications for children, child development education, communication, decision-making skills, anger management, social skills, leisure, self-esteem and basic home budgeting.

BENEFITS

• Health Insurance — very good coverage
• NICE Healthcare provides direct in home or virtual medical visits to you along with 550+ prescriptions absolutely free.
• Total Care Option - Save up to $8,000 on your family’s healthcare costs
• KiSxCard Program - Provides access to high-quality, low-cost surgery and imaging services.
• Paid Time Leave which includes Earned Sick and Safe Time
• 403b Retirement Plan with one-to-one match after one year
• Wellness Program to reduce health insurance costs
• Generous Employee Assistance Program
• Minnesota Paid Family and Medical Leave
• Clinical Supervision to become a Licensed Therapist (LICSW, LMFT, LPCC) with a board-certified clinical supervisor.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness in working with a nonprofit organization.
• Self-Income Based Forgiveness Programs available for Bachelor level and Master level graduates in working with a nonprofit organization.
• Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance

GMFS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.