Mental Health Crisis Therapist

Hennepin County • Hennepin County, MN

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Hennepin County's Human Services and Public Health department (HSPH) is seeking a Mental Health Crisis Therapist to join the Cope team. This position provides the opportunity to make a difference in diverse communities, enhance clinical skills in a fast-paced, team environment, and be part of a department with the mission to strengthen communities by improving the health of individuals and families. Cope is a 24/7 mobile crisis program that provides crisis services in Hennepin County. Community members call Cope when they or loved ones are having a difficult time managing a crisis and/or are seeking community supports. As a team member, you will make decisions about an individual's safety in real time while assessing their strengths. Instead of managing a caseload, you will be providing clients with reassurance in times of crisis, determining their needs and resources, and safety planning. It takes passion and a willingness to work with people in crisis. This is a full-time, benefit earning position. This position is internally classified as a Social Worker, Senior.

Requirements

• Master's degree or higher in social work or closely related field with coursework emphasis in areas such as social work methods, human growth and behavior, and principles of social welfare.
• OR Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, sociology, or human services, and at least 18 semester (27 quarter) credits of graduate work in the above areas, and three years or more of full-time supervised experience as a social worker.
• Licensed as a Graduate Social Worker by the Minnesota Board of Social Work.
• A valid driver's license, the ability to obtain a Hennepin County driver permit, and daily access to reliable transportation sufficient to travel to a variety of Hennepin County sites and community locations, and to occasionally transport clients.

Nice To Haves

• Licensure or eligibility for licensure in any of the following: Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC), Licensed Graduate Social Worker (LGSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC).
• Experience: Providing therapy or crisis services to adults, adolescents, children, and/or their families in their home or other community setting.
• Conducting mental health screenings.
• Handling mental health crises, including diagnosis and treatment of clients in crisis.
• Knowledge of: Crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques.
• County and community resources.
• Cultural differences in beliefs and practices relating to mental health, treatment, family structure, and dynamics.
• Ability to: Function well in unpredictable and challenging situations calling for sensitivity, flexibility, resourcefulness, and independent judgment.
• Effectively interact with people from diverse backgrounds and/or historically underserved populations.
• Work well in a group setting.
• Effective therapeutic intervention skills.
• Fluency in another language(s) in addition to English.
• Bilingual candidates who pass a language assessment may qualify for additional bilingual pay and duties.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial mental health screening of adults, children, and adolescents in crisis via phone to determine client needs.
• Provide mobile crisis assessment for adults, adolescents, children, and/or families in a client’s home, community setting, or through telehealth.
• Complete mental status examinations, determine appropriate provisional diagnoses, and develop short-term treatment goals and intervention plans based on the individual's identified needs.
• Manage Adult Protection calls received from Minnesota Adult Abuse Reporting Center (MAARC) and reports received through the Social Services Information System (SSIS).
• Complete documentation in electronic medical record according to statute.
• Work effectively in multidisciplinary teams.
• Collaborate and consult with other mental health professionals, case managers, and family members with the appropriate authorization.

Benefits

• Shift differential of $1.50 per hour will be paid for nights and weekends.
• New Employee Orientation (NEO) for all new benefit-earning employees is in-person in downtown Minneapolis.
• Competitive benefits
• Positive workplace culture
• Meaningful work that impacts our community
• Competitive pay
• Work-life balance
• Variety of benefits
• Opportunities to grow

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior