Counselor - Pennington County

FULLTIME EARLY CHILDHOOD COUNSELOR at our SEED Program - PENNINGTON COUNTY (THIEF RIVER FALLS) *Licensed Therapist $70k-$72k (DOE) PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES: Serving in a “Circle of Courage”© community with 4 core Values of Belonging, Mastery, Independence, and Generosity.
The most important one is Belonging; where everyone feels that they are a significant part of their local team (they are listened to).
Reaching out with mental health services children who are at-risk and their families.
Your services will be primarily in a welcoming Early Childhood Day Treatment environment, and some family based services for clinical care children and families.
Connecting with other agencies (‘customers’) who are working with the child.
Scheduling.
Your service will focus on helping the family and child, often during Day Treatment hours.
Some after school hours and evenings about twice per week to connect with families.
Documenting.
Like all agencies, documenting of case notes and billable hours is required.
Billing.
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).
The average client hours are 26-28 hours per week.
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.