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Position Summary
A Program Therapist I works closely with partnered psychiatric providers to lead care for youth in mental health crisis. This role is responsible for providing individual, family, and group therapy in an acute mental health setting (this may include: IOP (intensive outpatient program) , PHP (partial hospital program), or inpatient mental health unit). This role provides crisis intervention services, resource mobilization, or triage of psychosocial, emotional, or behavioral concerns. This role is trained in the use of physical holds and restraints and may be in high stress and/or dangerous situations; they may be required to support or facilitate holds or restraints depending on patient and program need.
The Program Therapist role works collaboratively to lead treatment for patients who struggle with high-risk psychiatric needs (such as suicidal thoughts, homicidal thoughts, and/or psychosis). The Program Therapist collaborates with other members of the multi-disciplinary care team to develop treatment goals, assess performance towards goals, and complete discharge or transition planning as indicated. This role is an active participant in clinical supervision in the agency.
Location (e.g. remote or on-site): On-site
DHS Background Study Required? Yes
License/Certification/Registration:
*Licensed as LGSW, LAMFT or licensure eligibility to provide clinical mental health services under supervision in the State of Minnesota. Pursuing independent licensure in Minnesota (LMFT, LICSW, LPCC, or LP) and complete independent licensure within 3 years of employment required.
*BLS required
Education:
*Master's degree from an accredited counseling, social work or marriage and family therapy program.
Experience:
*One year work experience providing counseling in a health care or related pediatric setting preferred
*Two or more years of work experience in a pediatric-related setting preferred
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
*Curiosity and willingness to develop clinical skills toward the ability to exercise independent judgement and work autonomously.
*Ability to manage competing demands in a fast-paced clinic or hospital environment.
*Exhibits a high degree of professionalism, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work collaboratively.
*Ability to assess and provide intervention services to children and adolescents in acute crisis / experiencing suicidal ideation.
*Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
The posted salary represents a market competitive range based on salary survey benchmark data for similar roles in the local or national market. When determining individual pay rates, we carefully consider a wide range of factors including but not limited to market indicators for the specific role, the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate, internal equity and organizational needs.
In addition to your salary, this position may be eligible for medical, dental, vision, retirement, and other fringe benefits. Positions that require night, weekend or on-call work may be eligible for shift differentials or premium pay.
All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of an occupational health assessment, drug screen, background investigation, and compliance with the U.S. Government Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification.
Children's Minnesota is proud to be an equal opportunity employer whose staff is representative of its community and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
