Early Childhood Mental Health Professional with 6000 Hiring Bonus

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota is a dynamic social service organization serving children, youth and families, people with disabilities, older adults, and military veterans. Trustworthiness is a value and strength shared by our employees and valued by the communities we serve. We offer an ALIVE Workplace (Supportive, Positive, and Fun) and careers that challenge, energize, and reward employees. Consider joining us!

LSS has a commitment to anti-racism, and we strive to employ those who reflect and relate to the people they serve. We offer a vision for our employees, community-based services and a family-friendly work environment. LSS Behavioral Health is committed to promoting social justice and advocating for health equity for all Minnesotans. We are dedicated to an affirming system of care for those we serve, our co-workers and the communities that we support. This includes continuous efforts to remove barriers to care, to reduce inequities in how mental health care is delivered, and to provide culturally competent services.

$6,000 Hiring Bonus!

Job Summary:

As an Early Childhood Mental Health Professional, you will provide individual and family therapy or skills, to improve the quality of individual and family lives. You will provide services to individuals representing a broad range of mental health symptoms and associated functional impairments concerns. You will complete diagnostic assessments to develop appropriate treatment plans and provide clinical oversight of each treatment plan. You will maintain compliance with mental health clinic statutes including monthly clinical supervision, staff meetings, medical consultation. You will also will be required to maintain documentation, perform record keeping and participate in periodic meetings and training.

What we offer you:
LSS has a commitment to anti-racism and we strive to employ those who reflect and relate to the people they serve. We offer a vision for our employees, community-based services and a family-friendly work environment.

* An excellent benefit package that includes medical, dental, life and vision insurance; 403B retirement plan with a match; wellness program and other ancillary plans.
* Paid opportunities for specialized training and professional development to maintain state of the art behavioral health standards.
* Flexible hybrid work environment, with no weekend hours.
* Collaborative and supportive team.
* Generous PTO, paid holidays and 3 float days.
* A diverse workplace.
* An outstanding reputation.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Master's degree and LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker), LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist), Licensed Psychologist (LP), or LPCC (Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor) required. Licensure must be active and in good standing with respective Licensing Board.
• Must adhere to licensure ethics and regulations.
• in-service training/education is required to maintain licensure.
• Experience and knowledge of the most current Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) categories representing the range of mental health disorders.
• Working knowledge and experience in providing therapeutic interventions and therapy approach considered as the best practice of treating the presenting concern, including trauma-informed therapies.
• A valid driver's license and a Motor Vehicle Check.
• Successfully complete the requirements of a background check, including MS 604.20.
• Able to assess and treat the mental health of clients.
• Must have the following skills: organizational, decision making, critical thinking, analytical, coaching, leadership, conflict resolution, interpersonal effectiveness, accountability, and the ability to demonstrate professional boundaries.

Preferred:
* Experience working with infants and children.
* Training in early childhood mental health, DC: 0-5 assessments
* PCIT or CPP training

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer of all people regardless of gender, race, culture, religion, ethnicity, protected veteran status and/or disability. We actively foster an environment that is free of racism, discrimination, bias, and harassment where all individuals are treated with dignity, safety, and respect.