Treatment Counselor - Evenings (Chaska, MN)

People Incorporated Mental Health Services; Chaska (MN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO/ESST

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Health and dental insurance

Disability insurance

Life Insurance

Training Institute access

Student loan forgiveness programs

Job summary

People Incorporated Mental Health Services is seeking full-time Treatment Counselors to join our Crisis/IRTS team in Minnesota. The role emphasizes crisis intervention, de-escalation, and person-centered care within a residential setting.

The position offers evening shifts, travel between locations as needed, and a structured benefits package. A Bachelor’s degree in behavioral sciences or equivalent experience is required, with a Master’s degree preferred for advanced pathways.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 30 semester/45 quarter hours in behavioral science with practicum or internship.
• 2,000 hours of supervised experience in mental illness or traumatic brain injury/developmental disabilities with relevant training.
• Fluency in non-English language spoken by 50% of clients or grad-level clinical training assignment.

Responsibilities

• Engage clients using person-centered principles to support recovery goals.
• Provide crisis intervention and de-escalation while ensuring safety.
• Conduct assessments, treatment plans, and discharge planning as directed.

Skills

Crisis intervention

De-escalation

Client assessment

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in behavioral science or related field

Master’s degree preferred in behavioral science/related field

Job description

People Incorporated Mental Health Services is seeking full-time Treatment Counselors to join our Crisis/ IRTS team! Our Treatment programs use person-centered care to provide direct intensive residential treatment and crisis stabilization mental health services within a recovery and rehabilitative environment.Schedule: Full time: Evenings B: 3p-12:30a Wed-Fri & E/O Sat-SunLocation(s): Steiner-Kelting - 9120 Shady Oak Dr, Chaska, MN 55318Pay Range: $24.20-$26.14/ Hourly, depending on qualifications, plus: $1,000 hiring bonus for external candidatesShift Differentials:$5/hour weekend shift differential for Saturday & Sunday$4/hour evening shift differential for Monday-Friday$2/hour day shift differential for Monday-FridayPeople Incorporated Mental Health Services is the largest nonprofit mental health provider in Minnesota. For over 50 years, we have been a leading community partner, transforming the health of our communities through innovative solutions.Main Job Duties:May be required to work full or partial shifts at other programs to assist with urgent staffing needs, which may require travel between locations.Using and modeling person-centered principles, actively engage clients in their mental health recovery, and develop and maintain appropriate relationships that support the client in meeting their individual goals.Demonstrate an intermediate level of clinical knowledge and modeling as it relates to the individual’s goals, treatment plan, and diagnosis.Provide and model crisis intervention and de-escalation for clients experiencing mental health symptoms or other emotional and/or behavioral responses while prioritizing client and program safety.Conduct assessments and treatment plans, plan-of-care reviews, and discharge plans as needed or directed. Train on preparing assessment and treatment plans, if applicable.Provide various skill-building, teaching, and/or coaching as it relates to the individual.Assist with completing necessary client intake and admission paperwork and providing program orientation, if applicable.Medication administration in accordance with organization and program policies and procedures, if applicable.Required:Bachelor’s degree in behavioral science or related field and proof of a practicum or internship that requires direct interaction with adults or children served and is focused on behavioral sciences or related fields; OR has completed 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours in behavioral science or a related field and:Has proof of a practicum or internship that requires direct interaction with adults or children served and is focused on behavioral sciences or related fields; ORHas 2,000 hours of supervised experience in the delivery of services to people with mental illness; ORHas 2,000 hours of supervised experience in the delivery of services to people with traumatic brain injury or developmental disabilities and completes training on mental illness, mental health de-escalation techniques, co-occurring mental illness and substance abuse, and psychotropic medications and side effects; ORIs fluent in the non-English language of the cultural group to which 50% of the practitioner’s clients belong; ORHas a high school diploma and 4,000 hours of supervised experience in the delivery of services to people with:Mental illness; OR Traumatic brain injury or developmental disabilities and completes training on mental illness, mental health de-escalation techniques, co-occurring mental illness, substance abuse, and psychotropic medications and side effects; ORIs currently enrolled in a graduate-level behavioral sciences program at an accredited college or university and is formally assigned to the program for clinical training.Preferred:Master’s Degree in behavioral science/related field with 4,000 hours of experience.Certifications/Licenses:Upon hire must earn certification in First Aid and CPR training.Must complete 245I trainings and supervision as required by statute.Benefits:Accrue up to 4 weeks of PTO/ESST, plus company-designated holidays and floating holidays403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with a 3% employer-matchMultiple health and dental insurance plan choices availableLifestyle Benefit – choice between company contribution to health savings account, student loan repayment assistance, or flex timeEmployer-paid Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance & Life InsuranceFree access to People Incorporated's Training Institute, offering free CEUs and a wide array of learning and education opportunitiesEligibility for state and federal loan forgiveness programsWe are committed to providing salary ranges for all open positions. Please note that the specific compensation for this role will be determined based on your experience, qualifications, location, and internal equity considerations.People Incorporated is committed to improving the wellness of our clients, staff, and the communities that we serve by providing a tobacco-free environment.People Incorporated is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, marital status, familial status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or status regarding public assistance. People Incorporated values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages all qualified individuals to apply.