Program Therapist I or II, casual

Children’s Minnesota•Saint Paul, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Children’s Minnesota is seeking a casual call Program Therapist I or II to join the dedicated Inpatient Mental Health team in St. Paul. This team provides 24/7 psychiatric care to stabilize children and adolescents between the ages of 6-18 with immediate acute safety concerns. The 22 inpatient health unit cares for kids as young as 6 years old up to 18 and still in high school in a supportive and therapeutic environment. The schedule is as needed, with a minimum of two shifts per month required to remain casual status. The Acute Mental Health department includes partial hospitalization programs and the inpatient mental health unit, offering short-term stabilization services for acute mental health concerns that pose a safety risk or significant impact on daily functioning. The Program Therapist collaborates with the multi-disciplinary care team to develop treatment goals, assess progress, and plan for discharge or transition. They provide individual, family, and group therapy in an acute mental health setting and offer crisis intervention, resource mobilization, and triage of psychosocial, emotional, or behavioral concerns. Program Therapists are trained in using physical holds and restraints and may be required to support or facilitate them in high-stress situations. A Program Therapist II may also provide clinical supervision.

Requirements

Master's degree from an accredited counseling, social work or marriage and family therapy program.
LGSW, LADC, LAMFT, LPC, LP or licensure eligibility to provide clinical mental health services under supervision in the State of Minnesota (Program Therapist I).
Pursuing independent licensure in Minnesota (LMFT, LICSW, LPCC, or LP) and complete independent licensure within 3 years of employment required (Program Therapist I).
LICSW, LMFT, or LPCC or licensure eligibility to provide clinical mental health services under supervision in the State of Minnesota (Program Therapist II).
BLS certification required (Basic Life Support).
Curiosity and willingness to develop clinical skills toward the ability to exercise independent judgement and work autonomously.
Ability to manage competing demands in a fast-paced clinic or hospital environment.
Exhibits a high degree of professionalism, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work collaboratively.
Ability to assess and provide intervention services to children and adolescents in acute crisis / experiencing suicidal ideation.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Work Experience in acute mental health or programmatic care setting preferred.
One year work experience providing counseling in a health care or related pediatric setting preferred.
Two or more years of work experience in a pediatric-related setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead treatment for patients who struggle with high-risk psychiatric needs (such as suicidal thoughts, homicidal thoughts, and/or psychosis).
Collaborate with the multi-disciplinary care team to develop treatment goals, assess performance towards goals, and complete discharge or transition planning as indicated.
Provide individual, family, and group therapy in an acute mental health setting (this may include: IOP, PHP, or inpatient mental health unit).
Provide crisis intervention services, resource mobilization, or triage of psychosocial, emotional, or behavioral concerns.
Support or facilitate holds or restraints depending on the patient and program's needs.
Provide formal or informal clinical supervision (Program Therapist II only).