Benefits:

• ****$4,000 Sign on Bonus****
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account 
• Life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Short/Long Term Disability

Job Duties and Responsibilities: (Essential Functions)

• Adhering to MN State Statutes, code of ethics, insurance requirements, and Northstar’s policy and procedures.

• Maintain resident/client records in accordance with Northstar’s policy requirements.

• Complete continuing education courses in current treatment concepts and methods as required by the State of Minnesota to maintain professional license.

• Attend in-house training, all scheduled Northstar/Bridges staff meetings, and consultations.

• Hold a caseload of clients, providing all components of a psychotherapeutic episode of care from DA through termination.

• Coordinate care with all providers that are on client’s care team.

• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Experience: (Minimum requirements in terms of educational background, work experience, licenses/certifications or other knowledge skills and abilities)

• Candidates can be either licensed or pre-licensed (we provide board approved supervision) to be eligible for the position. ( LP, LICSW, LMFT, and/or LPCC)

• Must be eligible to be credentialed with insurers

• Minimum requirement of a masters degree.

• Demonstrate competent use of DSM-V and evidence based approaches

• CPR Certification or attain within 30 days of hire (in-house training available).

• Must have two years of freedom from chemical use problems.

• Must pass drug screen

• Must pass a State of Minnesota Background Check.

• Must possess a current Minnesota Driver’s License with acceptable driving record.

• Ability to use Microsoft office programs and other computer skills.

Additional Skills and Experience: (Preferred or helpful)

• Familiar with Procentive.

• Training or certification in evidence-based modalities such as CBT, ACT, SFBT, DBT, EMDR, Brain Spotting, etc.

• Strong motivational interviewing skills

• Work independently, think critically, and cultivate a solution-focused mindset

• Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to embrace change

• Communicate effectively and collaborate well with other members of the care team.

This Job Description is not an exhaustive list of all skills, responsibilities, or efforts associated with a job. They reflect principal job elements essential for performing the job and evaluating performance.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.