MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR (CLINICAL TRAINEE)FLSA Status: Full-Time, Salary, Exempt - Sunday - Thursday 12pm - 8pm - Tuesday - Saturday 8am - 4pmFTE: 1.0Salary Range: $60,000 - $70,000/annuallyWebsite: ***Higher rate of compensation available with MN Mental Health Professional License (LPCC, LP, LICSW or LMFT). Free supervision for pre licensed individuals.******Possibility of free supervision for pre licensed individuals depending on type of licensure track.******$3000 - $1,000.00 after first 30 days of successful employment, $1000.00 after 90 days of employment and $1000.00 after six months of employment*** This position will serve as the primary therapist for residents. The position delivers therapeutic interventions, skill development (individually and in groups), and care coordination. This position continually assesses and responds to needs, stabilizing mental and physical health, and substance use. This position also helps prepare residents for successful discharge to the community by coordinating with providers and natural supports.Primary Responsibilities
- Actively participate in the mental health services, sharing of clinical expertise with other team members to promote effective therapeutic practice and intervention.
- Ensure services are documented in individual records so information is readily available, results of services can be determined, and record-keeping standards are met.
- Provide one-to-one and group counseling, observe resident behavior, physical and emotional symptoms and perform behavioral management interventions, as needed.
- Provide crisis assessment and intervention to resolve emergency situations.
- Conducts ongoing assessments of resident to assure treatment interventions match current functioning and needs.
- Communicate treatment interventions and methods as appropriate to provide coordination and define service direction, including regular evaluation of treatment plan for effectiveness.
- Participate in team meetings and processes for communication concerning clients.
- Participates in clinical supervision team meetings as required.
QualificationsThe Mental Health Professional qualifications:
- Master's degree in one of the behavioral sciences
- Current clinical license as a mental health professional in Minnesota with no restrictions (LICSW, LPCC, LMFT, LP).
The Clinical Trainee qualifications:
- Master's degree in one of the behavioral sciences
- Working toward clinical licensure as defined by appropriate licensing board (LICSW, LPCC, LMFT, or LP)
Additional Requirements
- Must be ambulatory and able to negotiate stairways
- The ability to lift and carry up to 20-50 pounds (e.g., grocery bags or client belongings, etc.)
- A valid MN Class 'D' Driver's License, reliable vehicle, satisfactory driving record and necessary insurance
- CPR / First Aid Certification
- Must not be actively receiving services from Guild and cannot have received services within the last two years
Guild's Employer PromiseWe know you do your best work when you feel supported and have the flexibility to meet all of life's demands, no matter what those demands might be. Guild is an environment where your emotional, physical, and social wellbeing matters. A place where we're motivated to care for each other and to work together to make a difference in the lives of our clients. We show up for our clients and we show up for each other. And Guild shows up for you.About GuildGuild is a Minnesota not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization that empowers those living with mental illness and/or experiencing long-term homelessness by helping them find the tools they need to lead stable, fulfilling lives in communities of their choosing.Benefit Highlights
- Flexible work arrangements
- Autonomous managers
- Separate vacation, personal and sick time
- Modern technology (enables flexibility, communication and collaboration)
- Sick leave donation
- Supportive culture
- Investment in individual and group training and development
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)