About this role
FULLTIME INTENSIVE IN HOME FAMILY SERVICES (I.I.F.S.) FOR HIGH-RISK YOUTH AND FAMILIES PROGRAM LICENSURE CANDIDATE, OR THERAPIST - STEARNS COUNTY
*Counselor $60-$62k (DOE)
*Licensure Candidate $70-$72k (DOE)
*Licensed Therapist $75k-$80k (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 Intensive In-Home Family Services (3-4 times per week per case) and collaborating with community agencies with mental health services to children who are at-risk and their families. Your services will be primarily in families’ homes, and at times in the community and schools.
- Connecting with other agencies (‘customers’) who are working with the youth (to 'wrap' services around the child).
- Scheduling. Your service will focus on helping the family and child, often during non-traditional hours when your clients are available – after school hours and evenings. Afternoon and evening services (about 4) to best connect with family work schedules. Available for crisis calls. You have flexibility in setting your schedule.
- Documenting. Like all agencies, documenting of case notes and billable hours is required.
- Billing. Full-time staff provide 110 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.
Licensure Candidate
- Completed master's degree and working toward licensure (LICSW, LPCC, LMFT, or LP). We provide licensure supervision.
Licensed Therapist
- Fully Licensed Mental Health Professional (LICSW, LPCC, LMFT, or LP).
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.
- Total Care Option - Save up to $10,000 on your family's healthcare costs
- KiSxCard Program - Provides access to high-quality, low-cost surgery and imaging services.
- 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
- Minnesota Paid Family and Medical 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.