Mental Health Therapist/Clinical Trainee - Outpatient Clinic

Radias Health•Saint Paul, MN

About The Position

The Mental Health Therapist or Clinical Trainee provides professional, quality services to clients in the Outpatient Clinic (OPC) and DBT Clinic. The role conducts individual therapy in the OPC; provides individual DBT therapy; co-leads DBT Skills Group; and offers phone coaching on a flexible rotation. A typical caseload is approximately 70% OPC clients and 30% DBT clients. The therapist demonstrates clinical competence in treating adolescents, families, and adults using evidence-based practices and complies with applicable federal, state, and professional codes. Work allows latitude for independent judgment. The position is full-time, with a schedule of Monday through Friday, either 8 a.m.–4 p.m. or 9 a.m.–5 p.m., for 32–40 hours per week. The stated starting salary range is $70,000–$75,000 for a full-time licensed therapist and $65,000–$69,500 for a Clinical Trainee. An office benefit package includes $130 per month for on-call expenses, subject to change.

Requirements

Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Behavioral Sciences or a related field.
Working toward qualification as a Mental Health Professional or maintaining an LICSW, LP, LPCC, or LMFT license.
Competence in administering diagnostic assessments.
Competence in treating clients with co-occurring mental illness and substance abuse disorders.

Nice To Haves

Training in DBT or experience providing CBT.

Responsibilities

Provide individual, group, and family therapy.
Conduct diagnostic assessments according to state and federal criteria.
Treat individuals with co-occurring mental illness and substance abuse disorders.
Conduct appropriate functional assessments.
Conduct appropriate risk assessments for suicide, sexual assault, and violence.
Develop appropriate treatment plans and therapeutic relationships with clients.
Demonstrate competency in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques.
Demonstrate competency in Motivational Therapy techniques.
Complete accurate and timely charting in the agency’s electronic health record.
Achieve positive results in client satisfaction surveys.
Participate in peer review consultations.
Ensure appropriate reports are filed with Vulnerable Adult, Child Protection, the Ombudsman’s Office, and other agencies or entities as needed.
Attend relevant meetings, conferences, and training sessions outside the agency.
Attend and participate in scheduled team meetings.
Complete paperwork, reports, and charting contemporaneously and in an organized manner.
Participate in ongoing professional growth and development, maintain appropriate professional behavior, and participate in appropriate supervision.
Maintain regular work hours to meet program needs as determined by the Program Director.
Provide individual DBT therapy, co-lead DBT Skills Group, and offer phone coaching on a flexible rotation.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Four weeks of accrued PTO in the first year of employment.
12 paid holidays.
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution.
Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment assistance.
Dependent Care Account (DCA) with employer contribution.
Reimbursement for professional licensure fees.
Routine supervision from a Mental Health Professional, with access to licensure supervision opportunities.
403(b) retirement plan with an employer percentage match.
Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.
Bereavement and paid parental leave.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Wellness program.
Discounts through ADP LifeSmart.
Pet insurance.
Mileage reimbursement.
$130 per month for on-call expenses, subject to change.
Casual dress code.