LICENSURE CANDIDATE OR THERAPIST - SPRINGFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Job description

FULL-TIME SCHOOL AND FAMILY MENTAL HEALTH LICENSURE CANDIDATE OR THERAPIST - SPRINGFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOLS (K-12TH GRADES) *Licensure Candidate $60-$62k (DOE) *Licensed Therapist $73k-$74k or more with good experience PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES: Serving in a “Circle of Courage” © community with 4 core Values of Belonging, Mastery, Independence, and Generosity. The most important one is Belonging; where everyone feels that they are a significant part of their local team (they are listened to). Reaching out with mental health services children who are at-risk and their families. Your services will be primarily in a school environment, an office will be provided, and some home based services for clinical care children and families. Connecting with other agencies (‘customers’) who are working with the youth. Scheduling. Y our service will focus on helping the family and child, often during non-traditional hours when your clients are available – after school hours and evenings. Documenting. Like all agencies, documenting of case notes and billable hours is required. Billing. Full-time staff provide 110 client hours per month out of the 173 working hours available in a month (40 hours x 4.3 actual weeks per month). The average client hours are 26-28 hours per week. QUALIFICATIONS: Licensure Candidate: Completed master's degree and working toward licensure (LICSW, LPCC, LMFT, or LP). We provide licensure supervision. Licensed Therapist: Fully Licensed Mental Health Professional (LICSW, LPCC, LMFT, or LP). EXPERIENCE: Demonstrated ability to work with children and families experiencing mental health issues in a direct care role. Familiar with a variety of counseling techniques with theories to aid in the care and treatment of individuals with mental health needs such as behavior modifications for children, child development education, communication, decision-making skills, anger management, social skills, leisure, self-esteem and basic home budgeting. BENEFITS: Health Insurance — very good coverage "NICE Healthcare - provides you with direct in home or virtual medical visits to you along with 550+ prescriptions absolutely free. Total Care Option - Save up to $8,000 on your family's healthcare costs KiSxCard Program - Provides access to high-quality, low-cost surgery and imaging services. Paid Time Leave which includes ‘Earned Sick and Safe Time’ 403b Retirement Plan with one-to-one match after one year Wellness Program to reduce health insurance costs Generous Employee Assistance Program Minnesota Paid Family and Medical Leave Clinical Supervision to become a Licensed Therapist (LICSW, LMFT, LPCC) with a board-certified clinical supervisor. Public Service Loan Forgiveness in working with a Nonprofit organization. Self-Income Based Forgiveness Programs are available for Bachelor level and Master level graduates in working with a Nonprofit organization. Life Insurance Short Term Disability Long Term Disability Vision Insurance Dental Insurance GMFS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.