What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Professional position at Minnesota Department of Human Services?
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.
*** This announcement is being posted at the Clinical Program Therapist 3 and Clinical Program Therapist 4 levels. Only one level will be filled and the level at which the position will be filled will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications.
*** Applicants pursuing independent clinical licensure are encouraged to apply! ***
Minimum Qualifications:
Clinical Trainee – Clinical Program Therapist 3
- To qualify, applicants must meet the requirements for Clinical Trainee as defined in MN Statute 245I.04, subdivision 6 and must meet one of the following criteria:
- Must be in the process of or working toward obtaining independent clinical licensure in the State of Minnesota - i.e., Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), Licensed Psychologist (LP), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT); and
- Have at least one (1) year of post-master’s degree experience providing clinical services including individual and group therapy.
Clinical Program Therapist 4
- Master's or doctorate in psychology, social work, behavior analysis, or related field; and
- Licensure/Certification in the State of Minnesota as an independent behavioral health professional (e.g. LICSW, LP, LPCC, LMFT, BCBA)
Salary : $32 - $51
