Therapist Residential Wellstone at Range Mental Health Center Inc. – Virginia, Minnesota

Job Title: Therapist- Residential Settings

Job Classification: Exempt

Supervisor: Director of Crisis & Residential Services

Status: Part-time

Location: Virginia, MN

Pay Band: Unlicensed Payband 7 ($61,460.00 - $89571.50) or Licensed Payband 9($64,896.00 - $91,890.00) BOE

Benefits: Including but not limited to: Medical, Dental, Life, 401k, PTO, MN PFML

About Our Workplace:

Range Mental Health Center is proud to be a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC). The goals of the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics program in MN are to 1) increase access to community-based mental health and substance use disorder services (particularly to under-served communities), 2) advance integration of behavioral health with physical health care, and 3) improve utilization of evidence-based practices on a more consistent basis.

As part of our commitment to supporting employees in their professional development, we offer 100% employer provided clinical supervision at no cost to staff in therapy positions or any role requiring clinical licensure. This includes weekly supervision in accordance with all licensing board requirements. Our structure also includes weekly multidisciplinary team meetings and monthly staff meetings. This reflects our broader philosophy of integrated treatment coordination and robust clinical support. Join a team where collaboration, professional development, and integrated care are built into the way we work, every single week.

About Wellstone Center

Wellstone Center is a 245I licensed Residential Crisis Services program and Intensive Residential Treatment Services (IRTS) program providing trauma-informed, person-centered treatment to adults with serious mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorders. Our program delivers structured residential treatment in a therapeutic milieu focused on stabilization, skill-building, relapse prevention, and successful community reintegration.

Position Summary:

The Licensed Therapist provides clinical services within a residential setting to adults with serious and persistent mental illness and potentially co-occurring substance use disorders. This position is responsible for assessment, treatment planning, individual and group therapy, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary treatment team in accordance with Minnesota Statutes 245I and DHS licensing standards.

The Therapist actively participates in milieu engagement and supports residents in developing coping skills, emotional regulation, relapse prevention strategies, and independent living skills.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Complete comprehensive assessing and required clinical documentation in compliance with 245I and DHS standards.
• Develop, review, and update Individual Treatment Plans (ITPs) based on diagnostic assessment and medical necessity.
• Provide individual, group, and family therapy focused on co-occurring disorders.
• Participate in weekly treatment team staffing and clinical supervision.
• Provide clinical leadership within the therapeutic milieu.
• Respond to behavioral health crises and support de-escalation efforts.
• Collaborate with nursing, psychiatric providers, case managers, and community supports.
• Support discharge planning and transition to lower levels of care.
• Maintain timely, accurate documentation in the electronic health record.
• Ensure compliance with confidentiality, HIPAA, and DHS regulations.
• Participate in quality assurance activities and clinical audits as assigned.
• Support implementation of trauma-informed and recovery-oriented practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

*This position may be combined with the position at the Range Treatment Center to make a 1.0 full time position.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Strong clinical judgment and assessment skills.
• Ability to provide therapy within a structured residential environment.
• Ability to manage crisis situations calmly and professionally.
• Strong interdisciplinary collaboration skills.
• Ability to meet documentation deadlines and maintain regulatory compliance.
• Effective written and verbal communication.
• Ability to model professional boundaries and ethical standards.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, structured environment.
• Commitment to recovery-oriented and person-centered care.

Education and Experience:

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in Social Work, Psychology, or related field.
• Licensed in Minnesota (LPCC, LICSW, LMFT, or equivalent).
• Eligible for insurance credentialing.
• Meet DHS background study requirements.
• CPR/First Aid certification.
• Valid Minnesota driver’s license with acceptable driving record.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work within a residential setting.
• Prolonged sitting and computer work.
• Ability to lift up to 15 pounds.
• Ability to respond to behavioral health emergencies.
• Sufficient vision, hearing, and verbal communication abilities.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Must be able to maintain a Minnesota driver's license and auto insurance