Counselor - Pennington County

FULLTIME EARLY CHILDHOOD MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR at our SEED Program - THIEF RIVER FALLS (Pennington County) 

Job Activities: It begins by being a member of one of our self-managed teams. Teams are a core part of our GMFS culture. Our teams meet on a regular basis and they will provide you with the support you need to counsel at-risk children and their families. Your services will be at a nice, welcoming Early Childhood site and in some of the families homes. Other activities will include case staffings in a team environment, training's and connecting with some of the other people/agencies (customers) in a human service system that we work in. We encourage people to be active in the community. Documentation of your services is very important. However GMFS uses an advance electronic record system that make this part of the job go very well. Finally, because we really like to focus on the family system and meet them where they are at, we ask that you plan for some non-traditional hours, afternoons and early evenings (2-3).

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: 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; Bachelor’s degree with 2000 hours of working with children and families under the direct clinical 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 or children and is focused on behavioral sciences or related fields or; Master’s degree in human services related field.

Therapist Level: Master’s degree in human services related field. Licensure candidate or a fully Licensed Mental Health Professional (LICSW, LPCC, LMFT, or LP) in Minnesota.

Experience: Demonstrated ability to work with children and families experiencing mental health issues in a direct care/counseling role.

Skills & Knowledge: Familiar with a variety of counseling techniques and 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.

GMFS has a competitive compensation and benefits package with an innovative health insurance program which includes the usual health care coverage but also includes a program called 'NICE' Home Healthcare that provides you with direct in-home or virtual medical care visits, saving you the hassle of going to the clinic for a doctor's appointment. This program is absolutely free to you and your family and most of the typical prescriptions used in outpatient care are also free of charge. GM also offers many more benefits including paid time leave, 403b retirement plan with match after one year, employer paid basic life insurance, long term disability, short-term disability vision, dental, wellness program, EAP, and paid Parental Leave for 6 weeks which can be extended with voluntary election for up to a total of 12 weeks. Clinical Supervision if offered with a board certified clinical supervisor as you work toward your own professional license as a Therapist (LICSW, LMFT, LPCC).  ‘Public Service Loan Forgiveness’ and ‘Self Income Based Forgiveness programs are available for Bachelor level and Master level graduates because we are a Nonprofit organization. 

GMFS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.