School Linked Therapist

Hiawatha Valley Mental Health Center • Winona, MN

12d

About The Position

Hiawatha Valley Mental Health Center (HVMHC) is a trusted leader in providing exceptional, person-centered behavioral health services to our communities. Founded in 1965 by a dedicated group of community members and government officials from Houston, Wabasha, and Winona counties, we have since expanded our services across Winona, Houston, Wabasha, Goodhue, and Fillmore counties.

At HVMHC, we recognize the importance of work-life balance and offer flexible scheduling to support our employees' needs. We are committed to professional growth and prioritize internal promotions whenever possible. For team members pursuing licensure, we provide free clinical supervision to help you achieve your goals. Additionally, we utilize Eleos, an augmented intelligence software, to assist with case note documentation—allowing our staff to focus more on client care.

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and supportive workplace where team members and clients feel valued and respected. We welcome professionals from all backgrounds and experiences who share our commitment to providing high-quality behavioral health services.

This position provides school based mental health assessment, therapy, skills training, consultation, referral services and supports for children, adolescents and families.

Requirements

• Mental Health Licensure.
• Knowledge of serious mental illness and community support system services.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality.
• Must possess a vehicle, valid driver’s license, and a willingness to travel as needed to client or organization locations throughout SE MN.

Responsibilities

• Complete diagnostic assessments and provide individual and family therapy or skills training for children, adolescents and families. These services could be provided at school, at home, and/or in the community as needed.
• Facilitate student groups on relevant issues when appropriate.
• Develop, monitor and review Children’s Therapeutic Services and Support plans to meet clinical compliance and medical assistance insurance care standards.
• Complete documentation, billing and maintain case files as required.
• Refer students to appropriate services (i.e. social services mental health center, mentorship program, etc.).
• Develop a strong working relationship with school personnel and county agency staff. Provide consultation and help with the identification and documentation of high-risk behavior patterns among students. Work to identify appropriate interventions.
• Participate in client related IEP meetings and other client related school meetings with parent(s) and other providers.
• Provide 1 to 2 mental health in-services for school personnel for each school year of the grant.
• Develop and maintain knowledge of and an ongoing relationship with county and regional service providers, attend meetings of the Multidisciplinary Child Protection Team and grant provider meetings (may be additional meetings as determined by SLBH Coordinator or Program Director).
• Provide objective data related to grant program effectiveness.
• Possess a vehicle, valid driver license, and valid auto insurance.

Benefits

• Paid Leave Time: Begins accruing at 4.46 hours per paycheck, with 16 hours available upon hire (prorated for PT employees).
• Holidays: 8 paid holidays, plus 2 floating holidays (prorated for PT employees).
• Up to 10 days of jury duty leave
• Up to 5 days of bereavement leave
• 1 personal day per year
• Up to $2,000 tuition reimbursement
• Up to $1,500 for continuing education
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance offered for employees working between 30-40 hours per week.
• 20% YMCA membership discount OR $50 fitness reimbursement per year
• Retirement plan with employer match of 50% match up to 6%, for employees working between 20-40 hours per week.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed