FULLTIME SCHOOL AND FAMILY MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR, LICENSURE CANDIDATE OR THERAPIST - ELK RIVER SCHOOL DISTRICT, ELK RIVER, MN **MULTIPLE OPENINGS**

Elk River Locations:

Parker Elementary (grades k-5), Elk River

Ostego Locations:

Otsego Elementary, (grades k-4) Otsego, MN

Rogers Locations:

Rogers Elementary (grades K-5 this year, K-4 next year), Rogers, MN

Hassan Elementary (grades K-5), Rogers, MN

Zimmerman Locations:

Westwood Elementary (grades 3-5) Zimmerman, MN

Zimmerman Elementary (grades K-2), Zimmerman, MN

Job Activities: It begins by being a member of one of our self-managed teams. Teams are a core part of our GMFS culture. Our teams meet on a regular basis and they will provide you with the support you need to counsel at-risk children and their families. Your services will be primarily in the school environment, an office will be provided, and we do ask you to visit the families who are in need of critical care and support. Other activities will include case staffings in a team environment, training's and connecting with some of the other people/agencies (customers) in a human service system that we work in. We encourage people to be active in the community. Documentation of your services is very important. However GMFS uses an advance electronic record system that make this part of the job go very well.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education & Requirements for Licensure Candidate or Therapist: Master’s degree in human services related field or Fully Licensed Mental Health Professional (LICSW, LPCC, LMFT, LP) in Minnesota.

Education for 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; Bachelor’s degree with 2000 hours of working with children and families under the direct clinical 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 or children and is focused on behavioral sciences or related fields or; Master’s degree in human services related field.

Experience: Demonstrated ability to work with children and families experiencing mental health issues in a direct care/counseling role.

Skills & Knowledge: Familiar with a variety of counseling techniques and 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.

GMFS has a competitive compensation and benefits package for fulltime with an innovative health insurance program which includes the usual health care coverage but also includes a program called 'NICE' Home Healthcare that provides you with direct in home or virtual medical care visits, saving you the hassle of going to the clinic for a doctor's appointment. This program is absolutely free to you and your family and most of the typical prescriptions used in outpatient care are also free of charge. GM also offers many more benefits including paid time leave, 403b retirement plan with match after one year, employer paid basic life insurance, voluntary life insurance, long term disability, short term disability, vision, dental, wellness program, Employee Assistance program and paid parental leave for 6 weeks which can be extended with voluntary election for up to a total of 12 weeks. Clinical Supervision is offered with a board certified clinical supervisor as you work toward your own professional license as a Therapist (LICSW, LMFT, LPCC) which is a $4,000-$5,000 dollar benefit, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, Adler Master Graduate School Partnership (up to 30% discounts) and much more. Part-time: Nice Healthcare, 403b retirement plan with prorated match after one year and EAP.

GMFS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.