Title: Mental Health Counselor (Clinical Trainee)

Location: Scott County, Savage, MN 55378

FLSA Status: Full-time, Exempt

Purpose:

We are looking for an individual who is excited to encounter the full range of mental health diagnoses and presentations that will prepare you for your future career goals. This position works with the Clinical Supervisor and will serve as the primary counselor providing and directing clinical interventions as part of an interdisciplinary team.

This position delivers therapeutic interventions, skill development (individually and in groups), and care coordination in a residential setting. It continually assesses and responds to needs and goals, including mental, physical and chemical health. This position also helps prepare residents for successful discharge to the community by coordinating with providers and natural supports. This job is designed for individuals wanting to further their clinical skills or obtain hours needed for licensure.

Key Responsibilities:

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Actively participate in the mental health services, sharing of clinical expertise with other team members to promote effective therapeutic practice and intervention.
• Ensure services are documented in individual records so information is readily available, results of services can be determined, and record-keeping standards are met.
• Provide one-to-one and group counseling, observe resident behavior, physical and emotional symptoms and perform behavioral management interventions, as needed.
• Provide crisis assessment and intervention to resolve emergency situations.
• Conducts ongoing assessments of resident to assure treatment interventions match current functioning and needs.
• Communicate treatment interventions and methods as appropriate to provide coordination and define service direction, including regular evaluation of treatment plan for effectiveness.
• Participate in team meetings and processes for communication concerning clients. Participates in clinical supervision team meetings as required.

Education and Experiences:

The Mental Health Professional qualifications:

• Master’s degree in one of the behavioral sciences
• Current clinical license as a mental health professional in Minnesota with no restrictions (LICSW, LPCC, LMFT, LP).

The Clinical Trainee qualifications:

• Master’s degree in one of the behavioral sciences
• Working toward clinical licensure as defined by appropriate licensing board (LICSW, LPCC, LMFT, or LP)

Additional Requirements:

• Must be ambulatory and able to negotiate stairways.
• The ability to lift and carry up to 20-50 pounds (e.g., grocery bags or client belongings, etc.).
• A valid MN Class ‘D’ Driver’s License, reliable vehicle, satisfactory driving record and necessary insurance.
• CPR / First Aid Certification.
• Must not be actively receiving services from Guild and must not have received services within the last two years.

Guild’s Employer Promise

We know you do your best work when you feel supported and have the flexibility to meet all of life’s demands, no matter what those demands might be. Guild is an environment where your emotional, physical, and social wellbeing matters. A place where we’re motivated to care for each other and to work together to make a difference in the lives of our clients. We show up for our clients and we show up for each other. And Guild shows up for you.

About Guild

Guild is a Minnesota not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization that empowers those living with mental illness and/or experiencing long-term homelessness by helping them find the tools they need to lead stable, fulfilling lives in communities of their choosing.

Benefit Highlights

Guild Services offers a range of benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage; flexible spending, HSA, short and long-term disability; Paid Time Off; paid holidays; wellness hours; 403(b); life insurance; and more. Eligibility requirements and other terms and conditions apply.

The salary range for this position is between $56,000 to $62,000 annually. The range reflects the minimum and maximum salary for the position. Compensation will depend on the candidate’s professional experience, skills, and relevant education, training, and certifications.