Mental Health Professional - Outpatient Therapist

Rice County • Faribault, MN

21h • Onsite

About The Position

The Mental Health Professional-Outpatient Therapist provides diagnostic assessments and ongoing outpatient psychotherapy to eligible Rice County residents with a specialization in children, youth and parents. They provide consultation for Social Services staff and offer recommendations for meeting the mental health needs of their clients. They serve as a community resource consulting with other Rice County departments, community partners, schools, and other organizations throughout the region.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Psychology, Social Worker or related human services field
• Licensure in the State of Minnesota as a Mental Health Professional
• Three to five years of clinically supervised experience
• A valid MN Driver’s License is required upon hire
• Extensive knowledge of severe emotional issues experienced by people
• Knowledge of community resources
• Ability to remain calm in a crisis and de-escalate emotional situations
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Attention to details and organizational skills
• Ability to maintain positive, effective work relationships with others

Responsibilities

• Performs outpatient psychotherapy, diagnostic assessments and crisis interventions for community members struggling with emotional/mental health issues.
• Completes and maintains required documentation including time reporting for internal purposes.
• Participates on committees and completes outreach duties including public speaking and training (as assigned).
• Attends training sessions, staff meetings, and community meetings.
• Provides consultation to Social Services staff or other agencies on clinical issues.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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