Program Therapist

About the roleMinnesota Mental Health Clinics is excited to welcome a new Program Therapist who is seeking licensure supervision to our practice. This position is 30 hours per week, Monday through Thursday, with an option to build an outpatient therapy caseload outside of these 30 hours after group therapy role is established.Role responsibilities and duties include:Facilitate DBT or CBT based group therapy for adults ages 18+ in the adult day treatment (DaTrac) program, or our adolescent program.Assist clients with managing crises as they arise in individual and group therapy.Provide ongoing outpatient mental health services through psychotherapy.Conduct intake process for new group clients including diagnosis, assessments, goal creation, expectation setting, etc.Create client group treatment plans that follow required guidelines as set by the state and client insurance.Enact client group treatment plans and monitor progress, be flexible in evolving and modifying treatment plans with clients’ development. Continuously evaluate assessments to monitor client progress.Coordinate client care with other necessary support and services in the best interest of group clients (e.g. family, school, care givers, doctors, therapists etc.)Complete documentation with a focus on quality, compliance, and in a timely mannerOption for building and maintaining an outpatient psychotherapy caseload after group therapy is established.Participate in weekly DBT consultation meetings (group supervision)Keep up with Continuing Education requirements and keep your license in good standing.Supervision: We offer a limited number of supervised positions for highly qualified graduate degree holders who are working towards independent licensure in psychology, social work, marriage and family therapy, or professional counseling. Supervision towards these licensures is provided at no additional cost. In addition to the above responsibilities and duties, supervision includes:Conducting therapy intakes and sessions under the license of your supervisor, who will also sign off on diagnostic assessments, documentation, and progress notes.Weekly consultation meetings and ongoing support with an experienced Supervisor to review cases, discuss challenges, brainstorm solutions, improve communication, etc.Requirements:Completed Masters DegreeWorking towards independent licensure in psychology, social work, marriage and family therapy, or professional counselingExperience in working with mental health clients through internships or past employment (such as residential facilities, case management, group therapy, crisis counseling, etc.)Experience facilitating DBT or CBT group therapy in an outpatient setting strongly preferredGraduate coursework in clinical psychology or clinical social workComputer skills including using Microsoft Office products and healthcare softwareWillingness to learn and adapt to the availability of new technology and softwareYour Skills & Expertise:Ability to build rapport and trust with clients while being confident in your expertiseEmpathy, compassion, and a genuine passion for providing quality mental health careExperience with diagnosis and creating objective treatment plansObserve and understand client’s readiness for treatment and tailor treatment fit client’s ability and needs. Evolve treatment plans based on client’s progressNaturally curious with a desire for continuous learning. Takes initiative to learn from those around you and share your expertise with othersAbility to have a non-judgmental mindset in your communication and interactions with clients and othersFriendly and supportive to co-workers who have diverse backgrounds and experienceSelf-motivation with strong time management and organizational skills to stay on top of client documentation and independently manage your workStrong verbal communication skills with clients, co-workers, providers, and anyone else you will need to collaborate with to deliver quality careClear, concise, and thorough written communication for quality client documentationProactive in developing strong client relationships and maintaining those relationshipsStrong ethics and moral compassGood self-care and establishment of boundaries to ensure your ability to continue to help clientsAdditional Benefits:Healthcare insurance including Medical, Dental, and Vision401k Retirement Plan + Employer MatchLiability insurance coveragePaid Time OffAbility to focus on client care with no requirement to market for referrals, billing, administrative paperwork, insuranceIT team available to assist with technological issueTools needed to provide client care such as computers, office phone and number, furnished office, equipment for telehealth, etc.No requirement to pay the employer’s portion of federal social security or state provider’s taxes or to assume the legal liabilities of an independent contractorParticipate in clinic sponsored continuing education programsPay: $62,000.00 - $75,000.00 per yearWork Location: In person #J-18808-Ljbffr