Health Start Superhero Mental Health Therapist

Are you ready to make a real difference in the lives of students while wearing your metaphorical cape? We're on the lookout for a dynamic School-Based Mental Health Therapist to join our heroic team at Health Start! We’ve celebrated and supported hundreds of young lives over the years.  If you're passionate about empowering young minds, here's your chance to shine. 

As our School-Based Superhero Mental Health Therapist, you'll be the beacon of hope for students dealing with a range of emotional and behavioral challenges. Your mission is to provide counseling and support to help our students soar as part of a multidisciplinary clinic team.  You will work alongside other superheroes who provide medical care, nutritional counseling and health education to the students of SPPS. You'll be an integral part of our school community, working closely with educators, parents, and your fellow Mental Health heroes.  
 

Your Superpower:

• Empathy: You have an extraordinary ability to connect with young minds and make them feel heard, understood, and valued.
• Superhuman Patience: You can remain calm and composed in challenging situations, inspiring others to do the same.
• Mind-Reading (figuratively): You can recognize the needs of students even before they express them, making you a true Mental Health magician.
• Problem-Solving: You possess a toolbox of strategies and interventions to help students navigate their Mental Health challenges successfully.
• Team Player: You're an excellent collaborator, ready to join forces with teachers, parents, and administrators to ensure the best outcomes for our students.

Key Competencies

• Provide individual and group therapy to students, using your superpowers to foster emotional growth and resilience.
• Create and implement interventions and programs that promote mental wellness throughout our school.
• Collaborate with clinic staff, teachers, school support staff and parents to create a holistic approach to student success.
• Use your extraordinary listening skills to identify early signs of Mental Health issues and provide timely, life-changing interventions.
• May need to assess Mental Health emergencies and engage in crisis intervention.
   

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Does not include supervision of other staff.
• May include supervision of volunteers or interns.
• May provide clinical supervision to other providers in the organization if they meet the requirements.
• Works within the scope of the job description with general direction and consults others as needed.

Work Environment
Primary environment is home office, administrative office, or clinical office. This role requires regular walking. This role may come into contact with patients who may have contagious illnesses. This role is in a school clinic, and the scheduled hours are during the 42-week school year.  There might be opportunity for hours during school breaks, based on availability. 

Who We Are

As Minnesota's largest Federally Qualified Health Center, Minnesota Community Care ensures that the communities we serve have access to high quality and affordable health care. Our patients predominantly identify as people of color (80%), low-wealth (61% patients = 200% FPL), and un/under-insured (40% uninsured, 45% publicly insured) (UDS, 2020).

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Minnesota Community Care values building a culturally diverse staff that reflects the communities it serves, and strongly encourages women, minorities, and persons with disabilities to apply. Minnesota Community Care is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities to all applicants. EO M/F/Disability/Vet Employer.

Your Super Suit (Qualifications):

• Licensed or Pre-Licensed Mental Health Therapist (LGSW/LICSW, LPC/LPCC, LAMFT/LMFT, or equivalent).
• A passion for working with young minds and a genuine desire to make a difference.
• Exceptional communication skills to convey complex emotions and ideas in an accessible way.
• A commitment to ongoing professional development, because even superheroes need to keep learning.

Preferred Education and Experience

• LGSW ,LICSW, LAMFT, LMFT preferred
• 5 years experience working in a Mental Health setting
• Bilingual Spanish/Hmong preferred

Why Join our Team

• A chance to be a hero every day, making a positive impact on young lives.
• A supportive and inclusive school community that values your unique abilities.
• Competitive compensation and benefits, because superheroes deserve fair compensation.
• Full and Part Time positions available.
• Opportunities for growth and professional development, so you can continue to refine your superpowers.
• As an FQHC, Minnesota Community Care participates in the National Health Corp loan repayment program for those who qualify.