Summary

Student Support Services | District Wide | Available: Immediately upon hire | Closing: Open until filled

Description

School-Based Therapist

Are you passionate about making a meaningful impact in the lives of students and their families? Join our dynamic team as a School-Based Therapist at our culturally responsive, nonprofit integrated care clinic. This is a unique opportunity to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across education, substance use treatment and harm reduction services, as well as the medical and dental fields, both in the clinic and within the school setting. You’ll be actively working alongside dedicated individuals with a mission to break down barriers to care and foster lasting change. Plus, this position qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness, making it an ideal role for those looking to advance their careers while giving back.

HFC is looking to hire 3-4 FTEs. Full or part-time is available.

Position: School-Based Therapist (LPC/LPCC, LGSW/LICSW, MFT/LMFT); bilingual in English/Spanish or English/Somali preferred)

Salary Classification: .8-1.0 FTE, Exempt, benefit Eligible, compensation based upon degree, licensure and experience

Location: Primarily Faribault school-based sites, Faribault HFC clinic, and other locations as appropriate and necessary

Expected Schedule: Mostly days, some evenings and weekends for specific events

Salary Range: $48,672-83,200/year for 1.0 FTE

Position Description: Contracted person will work in the capacity of a mental health therapist offering clinical and preventative intervention services to individuals within the Latinx and Somali community, in both school- and clinic-based settings. Providers will work closely with partnering school districts and student support teams to identify opportunities to provide education, early identification and intervention services, as well as individual, group and family mental health services to students and families. Providers will also provide education and consultation to school staff, external collaterals, community members, and community partners regarding issues pertaining to youth mental health and treatment. Utilization of strengths- and evidence-based practices will be implemented in order to both alleviate psychological distress and promote resiliency and ongoing wellness.
Primary Responsibilities:

Clinical Services

  • Complete diagnostic assessments and treatment plans in accordance with agency policies and DHS requirements.
  • Provide individual, family, couples, and/or group counseling to a predominantly Latinx and Somali population at clinical, school-based, and other designated locations.
  •  Ensure access to ongoing mental health services during the summer months, to promote continuity of care.
  • Complete all administrative forms and tasks related to the role of being a mental health therapist at HealthFinders Collaborative, including documentation, caseload management, billing, reporting and program improvement initiatives.
  • Crisis intervention, both within the schools and in HFC clinics, as appropriate and needed.
  • Complete required quarterly reports regarding data on individuals served within the program, as well as other metrics defined by DHS requirements.
  • Completed required CASII, SDQ and MN-ITS documentation.

 

For a more detailed job description, click HERE or visit https://www.healthfindersmn.org/jobs

To apply :please submit a cover letter and CV to Wendy Sara:   sara.wendy@healthfindersmn.org