Therapist at Northwood Childrens Services – Duluth, Minnesota

Northwood is hiring a mental health therapist for the Evergreen Team (6-11 year old female team)!

General Description

The primary responsibility of the therapist position is to provide individual, group and family therapy to the students. Therapy is defined as a dynamic process utilizing several different therapeutic approaches and methods to facilitate the resolution or relief of symptoms or problems in an individual, group or family structure. The foundation of the therapeutic process is built from extensive information provided to the therapist through interviews, review of records and evaluations as well as information provided by the individual, family, county, court and significant others. The therapist determines the need and direction of therapy based on the diagnostic and assessment information reviewed and analyzed by the therapist, the Clinical Team, and in clinical supervision. Ongoing clinical notes are maintained and reports and treatment plans are provided to the team, as needed, on a timely basis.

The mental health therapist acts as a consultant and "co-leader" to the teams including enforcing Northwood policies and procedures, providing the Executive Team with feedback on program needs and development, development of mental health therapeutic programs and a member of the clinical community. The therapist is also responsible to coordinate and communicate with insurance companies and maintain updated diagnostic assessments on the students.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's Degree (or a clinical trainee) plus two years of experience in child and youth services or a related field. *

• Licensed Mental Health Professional credentials required (LGSW, LICSW, LAMFT, LMFT, LPC, LPCC, or LP)

(*clinical supervision is available)

Pay and Other Incentives

• Minimum starting pay: $50,000 graduate level, $58,656 master's level and 67,000 fully licensed therapist
• Clinical supervision available for undergraduate and graduate program internships, staff seeking Mental Health Practitioner status, and for therapy staff seeking licensure
• Training opportunities for CEU credits, certifications in Family Systems Trauma, Trauma Focused CBT, or other areas of expertise
• Cost covered for professional licensing exam and license renewal fees
• Professional Liability coverage
• Administration advancement opportunities

Compensation and Full-time Benefits Package

• Medical & Dental insurance including options for zero cost to employee only
• Health Savings Account eligible plans with an employer match of between $1000-$2500 per year
• Quarterly Health Reimbursement of $1940 if you are covered on insurance other than Northwood
• Life Insurance (employer paid, employee only) equal to 1x total salary
• Flexible Spending Account Option (Limited Flex compatible with HSA and Dependent Care Flex also available)
• 5% employer contribution to 403B pension after 1 year of employment and 1000 continuous hours
• (7) paid holidays and (1) Float Holiday for full time employees
• Sick Pay
• Vacation Pay
• Student Loan Repayment Program ($5000 a year with no cap after completing 1 year full time employment)
• Scholarship program for continuing your education or further your education
• Cooperative (rental equipment available, special events, employee gift fund and damage fund)
• $250 Referral Bonus (for every candidate you refer that is offered and accepts employment)
• Potential bonus awards for excellence and other employee incentives

Equal Opportunity Employer

Northwood does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, or membership or activity in a local commission.

Mission

Northwood Children’s Services is looking to hire individuals who are committed to helping us fulfill our mission of building brighter futures for the children and the families we serve. We operate a full continuum of quality mental health treatment programs delivered by passionate, professional and highly trained staff.

Vision

Our vision is to provide the right service at the right time with a focus on integrated and continuous care.

Values

The children, first and foremost; Excellence in all that we do so we become the program of choice in each of the service areas we choose to operate; Provide every opportunity for children and their families to enrich their lives; To continue our rich history and legacy of professionalism and community service; To serve children and families with significant challenges and barriers.

If not us, who? If not here, where?

Internal Candidates may apply using the ADP Career Center.

External candidates please apply directly on the Northwood Children's Services website at www.northwoodchildren.org

Equal Employment Opportunity

Northwood does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, or membership or activity in a local commission.