Risk Services Trainee - Rochester, MN, United States - Minnesota Autism Center

Description

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The Minnesota Autism Center is looking to hire a Post-Masters Fellow (Mental Health Practitioner).

Candidates with interest in working with children and young adults with a primary diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) are encouraged to apply.

The primary function of the Clinical Trainee is to assist the Clinical Supervisor in providing professional services to a caseload of children affected by ASD who are receiving therapeutic services.

The Clinical Trainee works collaboratively within a team of professionals to design, deliver, evaluate and report on the services being provided to MAC clients.

The Clinical Trainee will have a Masters degree or Doctoral degree in Psychology, Clinical Counseling, Marriage & Family Therapy, Social Work, or a related field.

Self-motivated to enhance clinical expertise provided for clients, families and staff

A declared licensure track in Minnesota with active pursuit of licensure attainment (LMFT, LICSW, LP, or LPCC) with appropriate internal and external supervision as appropriate.

The Clinical Trainee will have extensive knowledge of professional and ethical clinical standards regarding the delivery of professional mental health services in general, and behavior therapy services in particular.

The Clinical Trainee must be effective working within a team structure and have demonstrable effective verbal and written communication skills.

The Clinical Trainee must possess a valid drivers license, automobile insurance, and have consistent and reliable transportation.

The Clinical Trainee must pass all criminal background checks as required by the State of Minnesota to be eligible to work with children and vulnerable adults.

The Clinical Trainee must be proficient in the use of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
Knowledge and experience in working with children with ASD and their families is highly desired
Developing and maintaining therapeutic relationships with children, parents and other family members
Develop and document all professional contacts regarding clients on a timely basis Maintain confidentiality of the children and families/caregivers served by MAC according to professional ethical standards, state and federal rules and regulations and MACs internal policy and procedures
MAC offers competitive benefits for all full-time employees including:
Paid Holidays
Affordable medical, dental, and vision with employer contribution
Employer paid life and disability insurance
Reimbursement for license fees and CEUs
Flexible scheduling available at select locations

MAC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in terms or conditions of employment on the basis of sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), race, traits associated with race (including hair texture and style), color, national origin, religion, creed, age once having reached the age of majority, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military status, veteran status, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, status with respect to public assistance, or any other characteristics that are protected by federal, state or local laws.

Masters or better in Psychology or related field