MA Lic MH Professional

About the Role:

The MA Licensed Mental Health Professional or Clinical Trainee will join a team of dedicated staff in providing accessible mental health and well-being services to children and families. We have an opening for a full-time individual/family therapist position within Wilder's Therapeutic Teaching Model (TTM) program. TTM is an intensive school based mental health treatment program that infuses therapy into the classroom for the youngest elementary students in a Level IV special education setting in the West Metro. TTM was developed to decrease the time students need intensive special education services by increasing the student's ability to regulate. We approach our work with creativity and a commitment to supporting each child and family, knowing healing is possible.

The therapist will provide assessment, develop treatment plans, and deliver therapeutic interventions to promote emotional well-being. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure holistic care and support for clients and families. Evaluate treatment effectiveness and make necessary adjustments to enhance client outcomes. Maintain clinical documentation requirements per licensing and agency guidelines.

Qualifications:

MA degree in Social Work, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, or Clinical Counseling and mental health professional licensure required (LICSW, LMFT, LPCC). Will consider, Mental Health Practitioner(Clinical Trainee), MN LGSW, LISW working towards LICSW level license; LAMFT or MFT degree working towards LMFT license; or LPC working towards an LPCC or mental health degree working towards LPCC license.

A strong understanding of child development and the importance of family work is imperative. A passion for serving individuals and families in our community, and in providing trauma informed mental health treatment is paramount.

Helpful if trained in DC: 0-5 evaluations, Child Parent Psychotherapy, Experiential Play Therapy, and/or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. Experience working with schools or day treatment/residential milieus is valued.

We will consider Licensed Mental Health Practitioners the pay ranges are below:

MA Level MH Practitioner: $55K - $65K

MA Lic MH Professional: $70K - $80K

About Company

When you work at Wilder, you will join a diverse community of passionate individuals who are committed to the Wilder mission and dedicated to serving whole families. Our workplace diversity strengthens our mission and contributes to our vision of individuals and families thriving in St. Paul and beyond.

Our workplace diversity strengthens our mission and contributes to our vision of individuals and families thriving in St. Paul and beyond. We offer a dynamic Total Rewards package, which includes competitive compensation and benefits – health, dental, employer-matched 401(k), PTO, paid family, medical and caregiver leave, life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending accounts and employee wellness programs.

In addition, you will have access to professional development opportunities, including development funding, tuition discounts, and training. You will also have access to Wilder's employee resource groups, and other opportunities available to all employees. Eligible federal loans may also qualify for deferment through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). Wilder is also a National Health Service Corps (NHSC) approved employer. Eligible employees working at Wilder's NHSC-approved sites may be able to take advantage of NHSC Loan Repayment Programs. The NHSC Loan Repayment Programs are separate from the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, and they offer mental health and substance use disorder clinicians the opportunity to have their student loans repaid while earning a competitive salary in exchange for serving communities with limited access to care. For more information, visit the NHSC website.

The Amherst H. Wilder Foundation is a nonprofit community organization that creates lasting, positive change through direct services, research and advocacy. Learn more at https://www.wilder.org/

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Wilder is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Amherst H Wilder foundation to provide an equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons.