School Based Therapist - Grades K-8

Nystrom & Associates, Ltd. • Maple Grove, MN

282d • $54,000 - $60,000

About The Position

As a School-Based Therapist in Nystrom & Associates Community Based division, you'll work in our CTSS (Children's Therapeutic Support Services) program. You will have the opportunity to implement high-quality, culturally-sensitive mental health services to children and adolescents in the school setting. We are looking for a compassionate individual who wants to make a meaningful difference in the lives of the clients we serve. Nystrom & Associates is a group of professional care providers from the fields of psychiatry, psychology, marriage and family therapy, clinical social work, addiction treatment, and nursing who are committed to helping individuals and families that are experiencing personal, emotional, marital, or psychological challenges. We are all about helping!

Requirements

• Meet the Clinical Trainee requirements per MN State Statute 245I.04.06
• Has completed an accredited graduate program of study to prepare the staff person for independent licensure as a mental health professional
• Meet the Mental Health Professional requirements per MN State Statue 245I.04.02
• Licensed as a LICSW, LMFT, LPCC, or LP in Minnesota
• Ability to work independently; Valid driver's license/auto insurance/reliable vehicle
• Must be proficient in the use of computers, specifically Microsoft Word, Excel and the use of email

Responsibilities

• Provide culturally responsive mental health skills to children, adolescents and their families in a school setting
• Assist children, adolescents and their families in identifying goals for functional improvement and work with them to meet their goals
• Design and implement treatment/intervention reflective of the child's needs
• Work collaboratively with the school district, school personnel divisions, and other community-based agencies
• Provide psychoeducation to school staff
• Design and implement therapeutic groups for students
• Receive clinical supervision from a qualified staff, and obtain continuing education units

Benefits

• Free professional development coursework, supervision available, free clinical and board approved CEU's
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Supplemental Insurances
• 401K with employer match, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account
• PTO

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Master's degree