Mental Health Counselor

Position Title:   Mental Health Counselor

Location:  12390 Ottawa Ave S, Savage, MN 55378

Classification:  Full-Time, Salaried, Exempt

Salary Range:  $55,500 - $63,000 

Website:  https://guildservices.org/

  *Higher rate of compensation available with MN Mental Health Professional License (LPCC, LP, LICSW or LMFT). Free supervision for pre licensed individuals. 

 *** $3,000 hiring bonus - $1,000 after first 30 days of successful employment, $1,000.00 after 90 days of successful employment and $1,000.00 after six months of successful employment *** 

*Clinical supervision towards License for Clinical trainee*

 We are looking for a motivated staff member who is passionate about providing great care to our residents. Working as a part of a dynamic team including Mental Health professionals, Mental Health practitioners, therapeutic recreation specialists, nurses, and peer specialists.

Purpose:

This position will serve as the primary therapist for residents. The position delivers therapeutic interventions, skill development (individually and in groups), and care coordination.  This position continually assesses and responds to needs, stabilizing mental and physical health, and substance use. This position also helps prepare residents for successful discharge to the community by coordinating with providers and natural supports.

 Key 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)

About Guild

With a focus on five key values of Empowerment, Dignity, Collaboration, Innovation, and Perseverance, Guild works with 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. By looking at the holistic wellness of each client we serve, we can facilitate healing, growth, and new quality of life.  

Benefit Highlights

• Generous paid off time off package that includes both sick and vacation time, holiday pay, and personal time.
• Multiple health insurance options for individual, family and domestic partner.
• HSA account with $1,200-$3,600 contributed by Guild annually. 
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
• 403 (b) Retirement Savings Plan with an employer- match after your first year.
• Employer paid Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance & Life Insurance.