FULLTIME INTENSIVE IN HOME FAMILY (I.I.F.S.) FOR HIGH-RISK YOUTH & FAMILIES COUNSELOR $60K-$62K, LICENSURE CANDIDATE $70K-$72K, THERAPIST $75K-$80K - STEARNS COUNTY

FULLTIME INTENSIVE IN HOME FAMILY SERVICES (I.I.F.S.)  FOR HIGH-RISK YOUTH AND FAMILIES PROGRAM  LICENSURE CANDIDATE, OR THERAPIST - STEARNS COUNTY

*Counselor $60-$62k (DOE)

*Licensure Candidate $70-$72k (DOE)

*Licensed Therapist $75k-$80k (DOE)

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES:

- Serving in a “Circle of Courage” © community with 4 core Values of Belonging, Mastery, Independence, and Generosity. The most important one is Belonging; where everyone feels that they are a significant part of their local team (they are listened to).

- Reaching out with Intensive In-Home Family Services (3-4 times per week per case) and collaborating with community agencies with mental health services to children who are at-risk and their families. Your services will be primarily in families’ homes, and at times in the community and schools.

- Connecting with other agencies (‘customers’) who are working with the youth (to 'wrap' services around the child).

- Scheduling. Y our service will focus on helping the family and child, often during non-traditional hours when your clients are available – after school hours and evenings. Afternoon and evening services (about 4) to best connect with family work schedules. Available for crisis calls. You have flexibility in setting your schedule.

- Documenting. Like all agencies, documenting of case notes and billable hours is required.

- Billing. Full-time staff provide 110 client hours per month out of the 173 working hours available in a month (40 hours x 4.3 actual weeks per month). The average client hours are 26-28 hours per week.

QUALIFICATIONS:

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.

Licensure Candidate:

- Completed master's degree and working toward licensure (LICSW, LPCC, LMFT, or LP). We provide licensure supervision.

Licensed Therapist:

- Fully Licensed Mental Health Professional (LICSW, LPCC, LMFT, or LP).

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.

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.

- Total Care Option - Save up to $10,000 on your family's healthcare costs

- KiSxCard Program - Provides access to high-quality, low-cost surgery and imaging services.

- 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

- Minnesota Paid Family and Medical 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.