Mental Health Professional - Fergus Falls, United States - State of Minnesota

Description

Working Title: Mental Health Professional / Clinical Program Therapist 4

Job Class: Clinical Program Therapist 4

Agency: Human Services Dept

This position was previously announced on 04/05/2024. If you already applied for this job, you do not need to reapply.

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted : 05/04/2024
• Closing Date : 05/15/2024
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Human Services Dept / DHS MAPE State Operated Svcs
• Division/Unit : Mental Health & Substance Abuse Treatment Services / CARE Fergus Falls Clinical
• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift / 8:00am-4:30pm; 1 day per week 11:30am-8:00pm
• Days of Work : Monday - Friday, 1 Saturday every 6 weeks
• Travel Required : No
• Salary Range: $ $48.51 / hourly; $68,298 - $101,288 / annually
• Classified Status : Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Association of Professional Employee/MAPE
• FLSA Status : Exempt - Professional
• Telework Eligible : No
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities ) : Yes

Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.

The work you'll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.

Candidates may be eligible for hiring bonus up to $2,500

Community Addiction Recovery Enterprise (CARE) in Fergus Falls, MN is seeking talented, mission driven, person-centered Licensed Mental Health Professional to join our team and make a great difference in the lives of others. CARE specializes in providing residential treatment services for adults with substance use and co-occurring disorders. All services are person-centered, building on the individual's interests and capacity for growth, leading to a lifelong process of recovery.

The Licensed Mental Health Professional provides behavioral health treatment services to individual supported at CARE Fergus Falls. An additional component of the position includes clinical consultation and direction to direct care and professional staff regarding the overall treatment process of individuals with co-occurring substance use disorders. Consultation regarding the content of individual treatment plans, including staff interventions, is a vital component of this position.

Consider applying, if:

· You enjoy being a highly valued member of an interdisciplinary team.

· You prefer to have variety in your clinical practice that blends diagnostic assessment and individual, group, and family therapy with clinical consultation and professional development of staff.

· You value the increased frequency of client interaction that results from a residential setting and a smaller than traditional case load.

· You have a knack for developing creative, person-centered strategies for delivering evidence-based programming.

· You value leadership opportunities that include performance improvement, group development, and strategic planning initiatives.

· Your ideal work environment is highly collaborative, fast-paced, and mission-driven.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in psychology, social work, behavior analysis, or related field; AND
• Be licensed or eligible for licensure by the State of Minnesota as an independent behavioral health professional (i.e. Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), Licensed Psychologist (LP), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)); AND
• Have at least three (3) years post-graduate degree experience providing clinical services.

OR

• Have a Doctorate degree (PhD, PsyD,or DSW); AND
• Be licensed or eligible for licensure by the State of Minnesota at the independent behavioral health professional (i.e. Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), Licensed Psychologist (LP), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT))

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience treating individuals with co-occurring disorders using integrated approaches, competency in the administration of mental health scales and assessments and providing treatment in an interdisciplinary team model.
• Our employees are dedicated to ensuring cultural responsiveness. Preferred candidates will have a variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.

Additional Requirements

To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.

REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS - The Department of Human Services will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and criminal background check prior to appointment.

EDUCATION VERIFICATION - Applicants will be required to provide a copy of their high school diploma at time of interview OR copies of their college transcript or college degree/diploma at time of interview. Copies of the college degree/diploma are acceptable ONLY if it clearly identifies the field in which it was earned.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at or email . Please indicate what assistance is needed.