Mental Health Program Therapist

Job Details Working Title: Mental Health Program Therapist Job Class: Clinical Program Therapist 2 Agency: Minnesota State Colleges & Universities Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers Date Posted: 12/13/2023 Closing Date: 12/27/2023 Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Minnesota State University Moorhead Division/Unit: MSUM Counseling Services Appointment Type: Unlimited; Part Time (0.
75FTE) Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift Days of Work: Academic Year: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm Summer Months (after spring commencement): One day per week (typically Wednesdays), 8:00am - 4:30pm Travel Required: No Salary Range: $26.
64 - $39.
06 / hourly; base salary: $55,624 - $81,557 / annually Prorated salary based on 0.
75FTE: $41,718 - $61,168 / annually Classified Status: Classified Re-Posting: No FLSA Status: Exempt Telework Eligible: No Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans The work you’ll do is more than just a job.
Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.
Job Summary The Mental Health Program Therapist position is primarily responsible for providing individual, couple, and group counseling to students.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Provide personal counseling services that support emotional and academic support for students either individually or in a group modality.
Provide crisis/emergency interventions when appropriate.
Develop and implement strategies and initiatives to promote student development by creative programming and counseling services options to meet student mental health needs.
Based on licensure, training and certification; provide alcohol and other drugs (AOD) assessments and referrals per MSUM AOD policy.
Maintain professional records and collateral clinical records such as but not limited to; triage, intake, DAP case notes, treatment plan, discharge plan, and ongoing client forms.
Contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of department goals and programs including the development of effective dynamics among team members.
Conduct assessments to determine mental, emotional, and behavioral status of MSUM students so that information is available for treatment.
Document assessments, progress and recommendations and services rendered to the student such as but not limited to progress notes, case notes and quality assurance reports.
This would include student outcomes and revised recommendations as well as necessary/relevant documentation needed by internal departments and external agencies.
Supervise master level counseling interns and provide constructive feedback, as needed, to ensure quality of services provided to those utilizing MSUM Counseling Services.
Provide formal and informal in-service education for professional staff and the university community.
Consult with various university constituencies regarding issues of student mental health and deliver outreach in the form of presentation and workshops on psycho-education topics.
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications MA in Counseling, or Social Science Discipline, or MSW in Social Work.
Certified in Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) or willing to be certified within one year of hire.
Knowledge of applied treatment and educational techniques for psychological/psychiatric problems, educational/vocational deficits, and interpersonal relationship problems sufficient to treatment mental health and/or addictive problems.
Excellent skills in oral and written communication, reading comprehension, problem-solving, observation, analysis, and therapeutic intervention.
Ability to exercise sound judgment and to develop physical and verbal skills sufficient to understand the student population of MSUM.
Ability to apply treatment techniques for mental health and/or addictive problems.
Ability to use best practice techniques in the fields of mental health and/or addiction counseling.
Preferred Qualifications Earned Master's degree from a CACREP accredited university.
Licensure in social sciences field such as LPCC, LP, LMFT, LICSW.
Willingness to pursue LPCC, LP, LMFT, LICSW during initial two years of hire.
Licensed and or certified in Alcohol and other Drugs (AOD).
At least one year experience working with a college student population.
Understanding in effectively dealing with crisis situations of college students.
Additional Requirements The successful candidate must be able to lawfully accept employment in the United States by the day employment begins.
The University regrets that we are unable to offer H1-B sponsorship at this time.
Successful completion of a background check is required as this position falls under the definition of a Psychotherapist (Minnesota Statute Chapter 604.
20).
In accordance with the Minnesota State Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college/university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to Minnesota State's vehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check.
Application Details How to Apply Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this page.
If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.
mn.
us.
For additional information about the application process, go to https://www.
mn.
gov/careers.
If you have questions about the position, contact Angela Bellanger at angela.
bellanger@mnstate.
edu or 218-477-2327.
To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to the Office of Human resources at HR@mnstate.
edu.
About Minnesota State University Moorhead MSU Moorhead is an inclusive university that pushes you to forge your own path.
We embrace diversity of ideas and people with our core values of grit, humility and heart.
Why Work for Us Diverse Workforce We are committed to continually developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our state and the populations we serve.
The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve the people of Minnesota.
A recent engagement survey of State of Minnesota employees found: 95% of employees understand how their work helps achieve their agency’s mission 91% of employees feel trusted to do their jobs 88% of employees feel equipped to look at situations from other cultural perspectives when doing their job 87% of employees report flexibility in their work schedule Comprehensive Benefits Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony.
As an employee, your benefits may include: Public pension plan Training and professional development Paid vacation and sick leave 12 paid holidays each year Paid parental leave Low-cost medical and dental coverage Prescription drug coverage Vision coverage Wellness programs and resources Employer paid life insurance Short-term and long-term disability Health care spending and savings accounts Dependent care spending account Tax-deferred compensation Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Tuition reimbursement Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.
Other Information Employment information for this position can be found in its collective bargaining agreement or its plan document at https://mn.
gov/mmb/employee-relations/labor-relations/Labor/.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Minnesota State is an equal opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity.
We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law.
As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.
Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities.
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