Counselor - Pennington County

FULLTIME EARLY CHILDHOOD COUNSELOR at our SEED Program - PENNINGTON COUNTY (THIEF RIVER FALLS) *Licensed Therapist $70k-$72k (DOE) JOB ACTIVITIES: Provide mental health services for at-risk children and families primarily in a nice welcoming Early Childhood site and in some of the family’s homes.
A couple of non-traditional early evenings hours about twice per week to connect with families.
Staff need to have a close working relationship with other people/agencies (customers) in a human services system we work in.
Documentation and Billable hours need to be completed in a timely manner.
Full-time staff provide 109 client hours per month out of the 173 working hours available in a month (40 hours x 4.
3 actual weeks per month).
Team Culture: Because teams are a core part of your support at GMFS culture, we ask you to be engaged in your team and agency.
QUALIFICATIONS: Counselor Level: High School Diploma with 4000 hours of working with children and families under the direct clinical supervision of a licensed mental health professional or; Bachelor's degree with 2000 hours of working with children and families under the direct supervision of a licensed mental health professional or; Bachelor's degree in behavioral health or related field and completed a practicum or internship that requires direct interaction with adults and children and is focused on behavioral sciences or related fields' or; Master's degree in human services related field.
EXPERIENCE: Demonstrated ability to work with children and families experiencing mental health issues in a direct care role.
Familiar with a variety of counseling techniques with theories to aid in the care and treatment of individuals with mental health needs such as behavior modifications for children, child development education, communication, decision-making skills, anger management, social skills, leisure, self-esteem and basic home budgeting.
BENEFITS: Health Insurance— very good coverage "NICE Healthcare - provides you with direct in home or virtual medical visits to you along with 550+ prescriptions absolutely free.
Paid Time Leave which includes ‘Earned Sick and Safe Time’ 403b Retirement Plan with one-to-one match after one year Wellness Program to reduce health insurance costs Generous Employee Assistance Program Paid Parental Leave Clinical Supervision to become a Licensed Therapist (LICSW, LMFT, LPCC) with a board-certified clinical supervisor.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness in working with a Nonprofit organization.
Self-Income Based Forgiveness Programs are available for Bachelor level and Master level graduates in working with a Nonprofit organization.
Life Insurance Short Term Disability Long Term Disability Vision Insurance Dental Insurance GMFS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.