BA Counselor

Amherst H Wilder Foundation•St. Paul, MN

About The Position

Join the Community Mental Health & Wellness (CMHW) team at Wilder in leading culturally responsive and trauma informed mental health and substance use disorder service delivery. Provide case management services to children under 18 years with complex mental health needs. Work closely with children and parents to assess, refer, coordinate and monitor mental health, physical health and other resource needs to increase well-being. Provide therapeutic support in school, home and community settings. Wilder is a first-implementer Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC). As part of this innovative model of mental health care, you will collaborate closely with other service partners in ensuring coordinated, integrated care for clients and their families.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in one of the behavioral sciences required (Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or other related fields).
1 year relevant experience required.
Proficiency in use of electronic health records system.
Must have a current MN driver’s license and meet Wilder Foundation driver requirements.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with underserved communities preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide case management services to children under 18 years with complex mental health needs.
Work closely with children and parents to assess, refer, coordinate and monitor mental health, physical health and other resource needs to increase well-being.
Provide therapeutic support in school, home and community settings.
Collaborate closely with other service partners in ensuring coordinated, integrated care for clients and their families.

Benefits

health
dental
basic life
disability
paid leave
401k with employer match
employee wellness programs
professional development opportunities
employee resource groups
tuition discounts and development funding
Eligible federal loans may also qualify for deferment through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).