Mental Health Practitioner (Skills Counselor) in Spirited Adventures & Day Treatment Program, Sherburne County Area with location in Princeton

Greater Minnesota Family Services

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FULLTIME MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR (Skills Counselor) IN SPIRITED ADVENTURES & DAY TREATMENT PROGRAM, SHERBURNE COUNTY AREA WITH LOCATION IN PRINCETON, MN

 


  • Counselor $50k-$52k+ (DOE)

 

JOB ACTIVITIES:

  • Co-facilitate group initiatives and activities, be familiar with curriculum and able to facilitate, assist with setup, cleanup, loading/unloading of equipment, gear maintenance, transporting of clients or equipment and trail to and from groups.
  • Attend regular weekly/bi-weekly planning/debriefing meetings. Obtain and maintain required training. Follow all safety protocols and procedures of the program. Assist with necessary paperwork.
  • Available for crisis calls.
  • Documentation and Billable hours need to be completed in a timely manner.
  • Full-time staff provide 109 client hours per month out of the 173 working hours available in a month (40 hours x 4.3 actual weeks per month).
  • Team Culture: Because teams are a core part of your support at GMFS culture, we ask you to be engaged in your team and agency.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Must be 21 years of age or older to apply and a valid driver's license.

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

 

EXPERIENCE:

  • Demonstrated ability to work with children and families experiencing mental health issues in a direct care role.
  • Familiar with a variety of counseling techniques with 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.
  • Willingness to get trained and certified in technical skills as needed.
  • Experience working with one or more of the following activities, hiking, kayaking/canoeing, survival skills, backpacking, canoe/kayak camping, snowshoeing or biking.
  • At least two years of prior outdoor leadership experience.

 

BENEFITS:

  • Health Insurance— very good coverage
  • "NICE Healthcare - provides you with direct in home or virtual medical visits to you along with 550+ prescriptions absolutely free.
  • Paid Time Leave which includes ‘Earned Sick and Safe Time’
  • 403b Retirement Plan with one-to-one match after one year
  • Wellness Program to reduce health insurance costs
  • Generous Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Clinical Supervision to become a Licensed Therapist (LICSW, LMFT, LPCC) with a board-certified clinical supervisor.
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness in working with a Nonprofit organization.
  • Self-Income Based Forgiveness Programs are available for Bachelor level and Master level graduates in working with a Nonprofit organization.
  • Life Insurance
  • Short Term Disability
  • Long Term Disability
  • Vision Insurance
  • Dental Insurance

 

GMFS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

 
 

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