Mental Health Professional- Diane Ahrens Crisis Residence IRTS ( St. Paul, MN)

Mental Health Professional IRTS

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals facing mental health challenges? People Incorporated Mental Health Services is seeking dedicated Mental Health Professional to join our Diane Ahrens Criss Residence IRTS (Intensive Residential Treatment Services) program in the vibrant Twin Cities Metro Area. Strategically located in the Greater East Side neighborhood, our community-based programs provide critical mental health support to individuals in underserved communities.

This position provides an array of services using evidence-based practices that support client recovery, and facilitate safe, secure, and therapeutic interventions.

Schedule: Full-Time Monday-Friday, business hours. Full-Time

Location: Diane Ahrens Crisis Residence: 1784 Lacrosse Ave, St. Paul, MN 55119

Hiring Range: Salary variable on licensure and qualifications.

• Unlicensed Clinical Trainee: $57,000 - $62,000 annually, plus $1,000 hiring bonus for external candidates
• Licensed Mental Health Professional: $74,000 - $80,000 annually, plus $2,000 hiring bonus for external candidates.

People Incorporated Mental Health Services is the largest nonprofit mental health provider in Minnesota. For over 50 years, we have been a leading community partner, transforming the health of our communities through innovative solutions.

Main Job Duties:

• Provide leadership and clinical expertise within the mental health services team, fostering a collaborative environment and promoting the high standards and reputation of the services offered.
• Offer one-on-one supportive counseling to clients, closely observing their behavior and emotional/physical symptoms while implementing behavioral management strategies as appropriate.
• Conduct comprehensive diagnostic assessments to ensure that treatment interventions are aligned with the client's current needs and overall functioning.
• Engage in team meetings and communication regarding client progress and care, and actively participate in clinical supervision to provide accurate, thorough, and timely updates to the team.

Required Qualifications: Unlicensed Clinical Trainee:

• Master's Degree in a behavior science or related field
• Two years of full-time experience working with people with serious and persistent mental illness and/or substance use disorders
• Working toward clinical licensure by obtaining required clinical supervision hours and client contact hours outlined by the appropriate licensing board.

Required Qualifications: Licensed Mental Health Professional:

• Master's Degree in the behavioral sciences
• Current clinical license as a mental health professional in the State of Minnesota (LP, LPCC, LICSW or LMFT) with no restrictions.
  • o OR proof of current clinical licensure as described above within 60 days of employment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strongly prefer current clinical license as a mental health professional in the State of Minnesota (LP, LPCC, LICSW or LMFT) with no restrictions
• Doctoral degree in Counseling or Clinical Psychology
• Minimum of 1 year of post-licensure experience in providing services to individuals with co-occurring disorders (MH/CD).
• Minimum of six months prior supervisory experience within a not-for-profit environment.
• Prior mental health experience.

Benefits:

• Accrue up to 4 weeks of PTO/ESST, plus company-designated holidays and floating holidays
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with a 3% employer-match
• Multiple health and dental insurance plan choices available
• Lifestyle Benefit - choice between company contribution to health savings account, student loan repayment assistance, or flex time
• Employer-paid Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance & Life Insurance
• Free access to People Incorporated's Training Institute, offering free CEUs and a wide array of learning and education opportunities
• Eligibility for state and federal loan forgiveness programs

People Incorporated is committed to improving the wellness of our clients, staff, and the communities that we serve by providing a tobacco-free environment.

People Incorporated is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

People Incorporated values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQIA individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.