Date: March 2024

Title: Licensed Mental Health Therapist

Reports to: Mental Health Program Manager

JOB SUMMARY

Individual will be responsible for providing diagnostic assessment, treatment planning and therapy services to adolescents, young adults ages 12-26 and their families at the Hopkins clinic, satellite, and school-based settings. Responsibilities include therapy with clients and family, parent education, possible group therapy, engaging in outreach and community education activities and related paperwork.  This position may include time spent on outreach and networking activities to build community knowledge and client base. This position requires the following hours:

• Part-time or Full-time, hours negotiable, required one evening a week and every other Saturday 10-2. Benefits eligible with a minimum of 20 hours a week.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

none

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Primary job is to provide direct therapy services to adolescents, young adults and their families at the Hopkins clinic, school-based settings, and community partner locations.
• Occasional outreach, consultation and other professional presentations to school systems, referral sources and other related community groups
• Must have reliable transportation and a valid MN State Driver’s License to travel and provide off site mental health services at Satellite clinics, or local schools.
• Carry out all necessary administrative activities regarding charting, billing, program reporting and scheduling
• Attend scheduled Mental Health program, all-clinic and all-staff meetings on the second Thursday every other month

OTHER FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Deliver mental health presentations to youth and adults in small and large groups
• Meet with appropriate personnel and assess local school needs for weekly student support groups and implement those groups
• Consult and collaborate with other myHealth clinic staff to assess the needs of clients in the medical clinic.
• Maintain strictest confidentiality; adhere to all HIPAA guidelines/regulations
• Conduct self in accordance with myHealth’s employee manual, internal purpose and core values
• Build referral network through community meetings and outreach activities
• At all times, support the mission, objective and core values of myHealth
• Report workplace hazards to your supervisor and safety officer
• Other duties as assigned by Clinic Director or Executive Director

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy or Psychology from an accredited University
• Previous experience working as a licensed clinical social worker (LICSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), or Licensed Psychologist (LP) in the state of MN
• Previous experience working with adolescents and young adults
• Demonstrated knowledge of age related growth and development principles
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain therapeutic relationships with adolescents and young adults
• Ability to build and sustain effective collaborative relationships with colleagues, staff and community partners
• Ability to work one evening and every other Saturday 10-2
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from a variety of economic, social and culturally diverse backgrounds
• Technical proficiency in Excel, Word and Outlook
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Committed to the mission, objectives and core values of myHealth

Preferred:

• Experience using Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
• Experience in non-profit healthcare, reproductive health or adolescent health issues

REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

Currently licensed as an independent clinical social worker (LICSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) or Licensed Psychologist (LP) in the state of MN

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT/WORKING CONDITIONS

Environmental/Working Conditions: Work is performed primarily in a clinic environment.

Physical Demands: May require occasional lifting of supplies and equipment of up to 50 lbs.

Blood/Fluid Exposure Risk:

_____ Tasks involve exposure to blood, fluids or tissue

_____ Usual tasks do not involve exposure to blood, body fluid, or tissues but job may require unplanned exposure

__X___ Tasks involve no exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues.

myHealth encourages BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ people to apply. myHealth for Teens and Young Adults is dedicated to building a culturally diverse staff committed to working in an inclusive environment.