Mental Health Therapist Full-Time

Job Description

Job Description

Ideal Candidates

Creative Spirit Counseling is seeking a growth-minded therapist to join our practice! Ideal candidates possess a passion for providing innovative and evidence-based therapeutic interventions. The desire for continued education and collaboration is highly valued. Candidates will utilize creativity in their approach to mental health with a whole health mindset. Ideal candidates will have an understanding or desire for continued learning in treating trauma.

Our Mission

Creative Spirit is dedicated to providing healing to our diverse community. The goal is to provide a sanctuary for those that are in need of creative interventions for their individual healing. The mission of Creative Spirit Counseling is to provide a unique approach to mental health by allowing individuals to show up as they are. Creative Spirit Counseling strives to provide, thought, care, creativity, and humor as integral parts of the healing process. Creative Spirit Counseling works to develop unique approaches for each individual as no two individuals are the same and should be treated with dignity and worth. Emphasis is placed on the relationship with the client and not on the individual’s diagnosis.

Benefits Offered

• BCBS of ND Medical
• Colonial Life Vision, Dental, Short-Term Disability (with access to more services)
• Simple IRA with up to 3% match
• Flexible Scheduling
• PTO 
• Supervision Toward Independent Licensure (If Applicable)
• License/Certification Renewal
• CEU Budget

Education and Required Skills

• Masters from an accredited university in the field of social work, psychology, marriage and family therapy, clinical counseling or other related and pertinent field.
• Minimum 1 year experience in providing outpatient mental health therapy services to individuals, couples, and/or families.
• Knowledge of mental health conditions and best practices for treatment.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Organization skills to maintain up-to-date clinical records.
• Familiarity with privacy, health, and safety laws.

Clinical Expectations

As a full-time Mental Health Therapist, expectations include:

• Maintain an average of approximately 104-121 scheduled client sessions per month (approximately 24-28 sessions per week) , allowing for flexibility based on client needs, holidays, and practice operations. This number may be altered slightly to accommodate supervision and training needs. 
• Maintain timely, accurate, and clinically appropriate documentation in accordance with CSC policies outlined in the Employee Handbook and applicable regulatory standards. 
• Attend and actively participate in weekly team meetings and clinical consultations as scheduled.
• Consult and collaborate with team members and leadership as appropriate to support quality care and professional growth. 
• Maintain active clinical licensure and adhere to all professional, ethical, and legal standards required by applicable state licensing boards. 
• Maintain appropriate professional communication with clients, care teams, collaterals, and/or caregivers in alignment with CSC policies and HIPAA requirements. 
• Maintain accurate and ethical billing practices in collaboration with the Operations Manager and administrative team.
• Provide clinically appropriate, evidence-informed care consistent with CSC values and scope of practice.
• Maintain reliable attendance, timely client communication, and professional management of schedule changes and cancellations.
• Clinical performance and caseload expectations will be reviewed periodically, including during an initial onboarding period and annually thereafter.