(Adult Rehabilitative Mental Health Services) program. Mental Health Practitioners provide community-based rehabilitative services to clients ages 18 . This is a great opportunity to work with clients in their homes, where they are most comfortable.

Nystrom & Associates is a group of professional care providers from the fields of psychiatry, psychology, marriage and family therapy, clinical social work, addiction treatment, and nursing who are committed to helping individuals and families that are experiencing personal, emotional, marital, or psychological challenges. We are all about helping!

The purpose of the programs is to help individuals who have a mental illness function independently in their homes or places of residence. Services are provided in four areas: Basic Living and Social Skills, Community Intervention, Medication Education and Transitioning to Community Living. We are looking for a compassionate individual who wants to make a meaningful difference in the lives of the clients we serve.

In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to:

Provide culturally responsive mental health skills to clients and/or their families (if working with children) in the home, community, and/or school
Assist clients in identifying goals for functional improvement and work with them to meet their goals
Design and implement treatment/intervention in-home reflective of client needs
Receive clinical supervision from a qualified staff, and obtain continuing education units
Employees pursuing professional licensure are eligible to participate in Nystrom & Associates’ Professional Development Track. The Professional Development Track gives early career therapists the opportunity to work as an Outpatient Therapist after 9 months of providing Community-Based services. This track also has a specific focus on continuing education and an emphasis on training and advancement.

Click the link below to watch a video of our Community-Based Staff sharing what it’s like to do community-based work: https://www.nystromcounseling.com/community-based-opportunities/

Qualifications:

In order to be considered for this position, you must be qualified in at least one of the following ways:

• Meet the Mental Health Practitioner requirements as per MN State Statute 245I.04.04. These qualifications include the following:
  • Hold a Master's degree or other graduate degree in one of the behavioral sciences or related fields
  • Hold a Bachelor's degree in one of the behavioral sciences or related fields AND 2,000 hours of supervised experience in the delivery of mental health services to people with mental illness
    • Candidates who have completed a practicum or internship that requires direct interaction with adults or children served, and is focused on behavioral sciences or related fields may qualify and are encouraged to apply regardless of whether they have 2000 hours of experience
  • Have 4,000 hours of supervised experience in the delivery of mental health services to people with mental illness
• Meet the Clinical Trainee requirements per MN State Statute 245I.04.06
  • Has completed an accredited graduate program of study to prepare the staff person for independent licensure as a mental health professional
• Meet the Mental Health Professional requirements per MN State Statue 245I.04.02
  • Licensed as a LICSW, LMFT, LPCC, or LP in Minnesota

Additionally, you must meet the following requirements:

• Desire to work with children and families and/or adults in their homes; this includes walking, stairs, and the ability to crouch, stoop, sit on floors, and stand for periods of time
• Ability to work independently; Valid driver’s license/auto insurance/reliable vehicle; ability to drive a minimum of a 30-mile radius around primary clinic location
• Must be proficient in the use of computers, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Electronic Health Records (EHR)
• If interested in working with adults, must be able to meet with them during general daytime hour

Benefits:

Nystrom & Associates, Ltd. prides itself on the benefits and compensation offered to staff, including:

• Medical & Dental insurance
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for applicable medical and dependent care expenses
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• 401(K) Retirement Plan with a generous employer matching program
• Supplemental insurances, such as short term disability, cancer insurance, and accident insurance
• Partnerships with local universities for tuition discounts:
  
  • St. Mary's University - 10% discount
  • University of Northwestern - St. Paul - 10% discount for select programs
  • Bethel University - $400 Scholarship per term for select programs
  • Capella University - 10% tuition discount plus additional perks
  • Adler Graduate School - 10% tuition reduction