Work at MoveFwd
Mental Health Therapist
JOB SUMMARY:
Provides crisis intervention and mental health therapy services to youth and young adults (12-24) and their families who attend or live within the west metro school districts of Hopkins, St. Louis Park, Eden Prairie, and Wayzata.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
THERAPEUTIC SERVICES:
- Provide mental health therapy and crisis intervention services for youth (12-24) in schools, our office, out in the community or via telehealth
- Facilitate community and school-based psychoeducation and support groups
- Provide family counseling support and reunification services
- Collaborate and consult with school staff regarding referrals and scheduling
- Assess individual needs, monitor progress and provide referrals
- Assess for safety concerns utilizing the Columbia Suicide Risk Assessment
- Complete diagnostic assessments and treatment planning when necessary
- Maintain accurate and thorough client records
- Complete documentation consistent with agency standards and funding contracts
- Maintain technical and practical knowledge essential to job functions
- Attend clinical supervision, staff meetings, case consultations, and complete required agency trainings as scheduled
- Seek consultation, training, and feedback in order to advance skills in providing cross-cultural services
OUTREACH SERVICES:
- Provide community education services for schools and community organizations
- Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with school systems, social workers, medical providers, child protection, and youth-serving agencies in west suburban Hennepin County
AFFIRMING DIVERSITY / CULTURE:
- Commitment to promoting diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion with a focus on culturally responsive practice, internal self-awareness, and reflection
- A clear commitment to actively work for social and racial justice
- Strong candidates will have a solid understanding of and practice sensitivity to the cultural and socioeconomic differences among service populations
EXPERIENCE:
Required:
- Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work or Marriage and Family Therapy
- Current professional MN license in Counseling, Social Work or MFT
- Valid driver’s license and auto insurance. Background check will be conducted.
- Culturally specific experience working with people of all ages, cultural, gender, and other identities is a plus
- Strong organizational and time management skills
Other:
- Previous experience working with adolescents strongly preferred
- Ability to conduct counseling in Spanish, Somali, or Hmong a plus
- We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in our sector: individuals who identify as BIPOC, LGBTQI+ and gender fluid or gender nonconforming, individuals with disabilities (both seen and unseen), veterans, people of any age or family status.
WORKING HOURS:
- .81 FTE (40 hours/week school year/42 weeks)
- Some remote work hours available
- Potential FT or PT hours available in the summer
STARTING SALARY:
- $25-$28 DOQ
BENEFITS:
- Signing Bonus paid in two equal installments
- Medical and Dental Insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- SIMPLE IRA Plan
- PTO
REPORTS TO:
- MoveFwd Clinical Manager
Note: Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.