Counselor, Licensure Candidate or Therapist - Spirited Adventures Day Treatment Program, Princeton

FULL-TIME COUNSELOR, LICENSURE CANDIDATE OR THERAPIST - SPIRITED ADVENTURES DAY TREATMENT PROGRAM, PRINCETON, MN

*Counselor $50k-$52k (DOE)

*Counselor $50k-$52k (DOE)

*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 outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Able to physically carry out job duties and willingness to learn new skills.
  
• Co-lead group initiatives and activities, assist in teaching skills related to chosen activity, assist lead staff in managing emergency situations, role modeling appropriate behavior, be familiar with curriculum and able to facilitate, assist with setup, cleanup, loading/unloading of equipment, gear maintenance, transporting of clients or equipment to and from groups. Attend quarterly staff meetings and group planning/debriefing meetings. Obtain and maintain required training. Follow all safety protocols and procedures of the program. Assist with necessary paperwork.
• Documenting. Like all agencies, documenting of case notes and billable hours is required. 
• Billing. Full-time staff provide 109 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: 

Counselor Level: 

• High School Diploma with 4000 hours of working with children and families under the direct clinical supervision of a licensed mental health professional or;
• Bachelor's degree with 2000 hours of working with children and families under the direct supervision of a licensed mental health professional or;
• Bachelor's degree in behavioral health or related field and completed a practicum or internship that requires direct interaction with adults and children and is focused on behavioral sciences or related fields' or;
• Master's degree in human services related field.

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: 

• At least 1 year of prior outdoor leadership experience with facilitating groups or co-facilitate groups. Prior experience with one or more of the following outdoor activities: hiking/biking/kayak/canoeing/camping/survival skills.
• 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.
  
• 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
• Paid Parental 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.