Mental Health Therapist/Clinical Trainee - Outpatient Clinic

Radias Health • Saint Paul, MN

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About The Position

The Mental Health Therapist or Clinical Trainee provides professional, quality program services to clients served by 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 consists of approximately 70% OPC clients and 30% DBT clients. The therapist demonstrates clinical competence in treating adolescents, families, and adults using evidence-based practices and in compliance with federal, state, and professional codes. Work allows latitude for independent judgment.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, either 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. or 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., for 32–40 hours per week. The stated starting salary range is $70,000–$75,000 for full-time licensed candidates and $65,000–$69,500 for Clinical Trainees. An office benefit package is also provided, and on-call expenses are listed at $130 per month, subject to change.

Requirements

• Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Behavioral Sciences or a related field.
• Working toward or currently qualified as a Mental Health Professional, 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 is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, group, and family therapy.
• Perform diagnostic assessments according to state and federal criteria.
• Treat individuals diagnosed with co-occurring mental illness and substance abuse disorders.
• Perform appropriate functional assessments.
• Perform risk assessments for suicide, sexual assault, and violence.
• Develop appropriate treatment plans.
• Develop therapeutic relationships with clients.
• Demonstrate competency in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques.
• Demonstrate competency in Motivational Therapy techniques.
• Complete charting appropriately and promptly 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Conduct individual therapy in the OPC and individual DBT therapy.
• Co-lead DBT Skills Group and offer phone coaching on a flexible rotation.

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 supporting employee health and well-being.
• Variety of discounts through ADP LifeSmart.
• Pet insurance.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Casual dress code.

What This Job Offers

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