Therapist

Northwood Childrens Services•Duluth, MN

10d•$50,000 - $67,000

About The Position

The primary responsibility of the float therapist position is to provide individual, group and family therapy across all levels of care within the agency. Therapy is defined as a dynamic process utilizing several different therapeutic approaches and methods to facilitate the resolution or relief of symptoms or problems in an individual, group, or family structure. The foundation of the therapeutic process is built from extensive information provided to the therapist through interviews, review of records and evaluations as well as information provided by the individual, family, county, court, and significant others. The therapist determines the need and direction of therapy based on the diagnostic and assessment information reviewed and analyzed by the therapist, the Clinical Team, and in clinical supervision. Ongoing clinical notes are maintained, and reports and treatment plans are provided to the team, as needed, on a timely basis. The float therapist will be utilized wherever needed under the treatment umbrella. The float mental health therapist acts as a consultant and "co-leader" to the teams including enforcing Northwood policies and procedures, providing the Executive Team with feedback on program needs and development, development of mental health therapeutic programs and a member of the clinical community. The float therapist is also responsible to coordinate and communicate with caregivers, stakeholders and insurance companies as well as maintain updated diagnostic assessments, treatment plans, risk management plans, crisis, or safety plans, on the students as needed or requested by the supervisor.

Requirements

Master's Degree (or a clinical trainee) plus two years of experience in child and youth services or a related field.
Licensed Mental Health Professional credentials required (LGSW, LICSW, LAMFT, LMFT, LPC, LPCC, or LP)

Responsibilities

Provide individual, group and family therapy across all levels of care within the agency
Maintain clinical notes
Provide reports and treatment plans to the team
Enforce Northwood policies and procedures
Provide the Executive Team with feedback on program needs and development
Coordinate and communicate with caregivers, stakeholders and insurance companies
Maintain updated diagnostic assessments, treatment plans, risk management plans, crisis, or safety plans

Benefits

Clinical supervision available for undergraduate and graduate program internships, staff seeking Mental Health Practitioner status, and for therapy staff seeking licensure
Training opportunities for CEU credits, certifications in Family Systems Trauma, Trauma Focused CBT, or other areas of expertise
Cost covered for professional licensing exam and license renewal fees
Professional Liability coverage
Administration advancement opportunities
Medical & Dental insurance including options for zero cost to employee only
Health Savings Account eligible plans with an employer match of between $1000-$2500 per year
Quarterly Health Reimbursement of $1940 if you are covered on insurance other than Northwood
Life Insurance (employer paid, employee only) equal to 1x total salary
Flexible Spending Account Option (Limited Flex compatible with HSA and Dependent Care Flex also available)
5% employer contribution to 403B pension after 1 year of employment and 1000 continuous hours
(7) paid holidays and (1) Float Holiday for full time employees
Sick Pay
Vacation Pay
Student Loan Repayment Program ($5000 a year with no cap after completing 1 year full time employment)
Scholarship program for continuing your education or further your education
Cooperative (rental equipment available, special events, employee gift fund and damage fund)
$250 Referral Bonus (for every candidate you refer that is offered and accepts employment)
Potential bonus awards for excellence and other employee incentives