Work at MoveFwd

Work at MoveFwd

Founded in 1990, MoveFwd is a nonprofit organization providing housing case management and therapy services to youth ages 12-24. MoveFwd housing programs include case management, drop in and outreach services, and a scattered site transitional living program. Our mental health therapy program provides low barrier school and community based mental health services (psychoeducation, individual &, group therapy, family support, and community emergency response), primarily within Hopkins, Eden Prairie, and St. Louis Park. MoveFwd does not use rigid productivity-based reporting models for client services and invests in employee self-care, sustainability, and opportunities for professional creativity. The majority of program participants identify with BIPOC and/or LGBTQIA+ communities and are often uninsured or underinsured. Our unique approach increases access to quality mental health care and reduces barriers related to finances, insurance, childcare, limited social support, transportation, and stigma. MoveFwd promotes trauma-informed, person-centered, and strengths-based approaches.

 

Mental Health Therapist (School & Community Partnerships)

JOB SUMMARY:

Provide individual and group therapy to youth in Hopkins and Eden Prairie school districts, primarily ages 14-19. Ability to conduct counseling in Spanish strongly preferred.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

THERAPEUTIC SERVICES:

  • Provide individual mental health therapy and crisis intervention services for youth in schools, our office, or via telehealth
  • Facilitate school-based psychoeducation and therapeutic groups
  • Provide family counseling support and reunification services as needed
  • 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
  • Provide mental health services over the summer in the office, community, school, telehealth, and through MoveFwd Drop In Center
  • Seek consultation, training, and feedback in order to advance skills in providing cross-cultural services

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Demonstrate commitment to MoveFwd’s mission and vision
  • Engage in respectful communication and facilitate a positive team environment
  • Maintain accurate and thorough client records
  • Complete documentation consistent with agency standards and funding contracts
  • Demonstrate effective time management and organizational skills
  • Maintain technical and practical knowledge essential to job functions
  • Participate in clinical supervision, staff meetings, case consultations, and complete required agency trainings as scheduled

OUTREACH SERVICES:

  • Provide community education services for schools and community organizations
  • Participate in MoveFwd community events
  • 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 sensitivity to the cultural and socioeconomic differences among service populations

EXPERIENCE:

Required:

  • Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work or Marriage and Family Therapy
  • Valid driver’s license and auto insurance
  • Background check will be conducted
  • Culturally specific experience working with people of varying ages, culture, gender, and other identities
  • Strong organizational and time management skills

Other:

  • Ability to conduct counseling in Spanish, Somali, or Hmong preferred
  • Previous experience working with adolescents preferred
  • 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:

  • 1.0 FTE, Monday-Friday, daytime office hours, (infrequent event-related evenings or weekends possible)
    • Note: MoveFwd will consider position adjustment to 0.8FTE with reduced summer schedule (part-time or off) if candidate desires
  • Partial remote work hours available

SALARY RANGE:

  • $54,000-$60,000 depending on qualifications and experience

BENEFITS:

  • Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • SIMPLE IRA Plan
  • PTO
  • Employee Assistance Plan
  • Professional Development Training Allowance
  • Professional License Fee Reimbursement

REPORTS TO:

  • MoveFwd Clinical Program Manager

 

Youth Mental Health Therapist (Homelessness/Housing Instability)

JOB SUMMARY:

As a member of the MoveFwd therapy team, the Mental Health Therapist position will be dedicated to providing individual and group therapy to youth (ages 15-24) experiencing housing instability and/or homelessness. Youth will be accessing housing outreach, drop-in, shelter, transitional housing, and aftercare services from within MoveFwd or our community partners.

Knowledge of:

  • Housing instability and homelessness
  • Chronic stress and PTSD
  • Adolescent psychological development
  • Crisis intervention and risk assessment
  • Substance use disorders and harm reduction
  • Multicultural counseling
  • Ethics in counseling/social work and confidentiality
  • Diagnostic Assessments and documentation

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

THERAPEUTIC SERVICES:

  • Provide mental health therapy for youth in the community, MoveFwd Drop In Center, schools, or via telehealth
  • Offer less formal mental health services to build engagement and trust
  • Facilitate psychoeducation and support groups on topics such as Parenting, Healthy Relationships, Grief/Loss, Coping Skills
  • Provide family counseling support and reunification services as needed
  • Communicate with housing case management team and community partners
  • Collaborate with school staff and community members 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

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Demonstrate commitment to MoveFwd’s mission and vision
  • Engage in respectful communication and facilitate a positive team environment
  • Seek consultation, training, and feedback in order to advance skills in providing cross-cultural services
  • Maintain accurate and thorough client records
  • Complete documentation consistent with agency standards and funding contracts
  • Maintain technical and practical knowledge essential to job functions
  • Participate in clinical supervision, staff meetings, case consultations, and complete required agency trainings as scheduled

OUTREACH SERVICES:

  • Attend tabling and outreach opportunities at schools and community events
  • Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with school systems, social workers, medical providers, homeless prevention response teams, 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 sensitivity to the cultural and socioeconomic differences among service populations

EXPERIENCE:

Required:

  • Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work or Marriage and Family Therapy
  • Valid driver’s license and auto insurance
  • Background check will be conducted
  • Culturally specific experience working with people of varying ages, culture, gender, and other identities
  • Strong organizational and time management skills

Other:

  • Current MN license in Counseling, Social Work or MFT preferred
  • Previous experience working with adolescents preferred
  • Previous work with youth and families who have experienced foster care involvement and/or housing instability 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:

  • 1.0 FTE, Monday-Friday, daytime office hours, (infrequent event-related evenings or weekends possible)
  • Hopkins office location, reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work
  • Partial remote work hours available
  • MoveFwd promotes and supports employee self-care, sustainability, and work/life balance

SALARY RANGE:

  • $54,000-60,000

BENEFITS:

  • Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • SIMPLE IRA Plan
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • PTO
  • Professional Development Training Allowance
  • Professional Licensure Fee Reimbursement

REPORTS TO:

  • MoveFwd Clinical Program Manager

 

Note: Nothing in these job descriptions restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

 

 

Work at MoveFwd