Lighthouse Child & Family Services (LCFS) is seeking to add a motivated and caring Mental Health Therapist (or Clinical Trainee) to our Princeton Day Treatment team.
If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of children and their families while growing your career as part of a dynamic and supportive agency, we want to hear from you!
What You’ll Be Doing (Duties/Responsibilities)
- Conduct Diagnostic Assessments (DA) and Individual Treatment Plans (ITP).
- Conduct DC:0-5 Assessments as needed (children under age 6).
- Provide group psychotherapy as a component of Day Treatment to children ages 3-12 (for minimum of two groups of 6-8 children and up to 6 hours/day).
- Provide individual and family therapy to children and their families in office, telehealth, and in-home (when recommended).
- Work as part of an interdisciplinary team.
- Attend or lead clinical care consult meetings as needed.
- Maintain continuing education and follow requirements of supervision, as applicable.
- Complete documentation and data collection in a timely manner.
- Other duties as needed to support our clients and team
What You Need (Therapist Requirements/Qualifications)
- An awarded master’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, marriage and family therapy, or a related behavioral health field.
- Be on the path to LMFT, LPCC, LP, LICSW licensure (or already licensed).
- A reliable car, driver’s license, valid auto insurance, and an acceptable driving record.
- Ability to pass a criminal background check facilitated through MN DHS that may include fingerprinting and photo identification.
Environmental/Physical Factors and Requirements
- This role requires various movements including sitting, standing, walking, brief running, climbing stairs/hills, squatting. Staff may be sitting on the floor for an extended period of time in daily direct care work.
- Ability to lift independently lift up to 45 pounds and participate in restrictive procedure holds requiring 2-person escorts lifting 50-100+ pounds (i.e., preschool through school-aged Day Treatment students).
- This role is emotionally and mentally rigorous. Providers will be exposed to a significant amount of secondary trauma and must be able to self-regulate to co-regulate or assist clients in their emotional and behavioral regulation.
- If applicable, travel to and work in community-based service locations including family homes that may not be clean or sanitary.
Incentives, Perks and Extras
- Free Supervision: Available to pre-licensed providers on track to obtain their LICSW, LMFT, or LPCC licensure ($4,000 – $6,000 annual benefit)
- Free Consultation: Access to consultation groups across several professional interest
- CEU Allotments: $300 & 16 paid hours to use towards applicable and required training
- In-house Trainings: Access to free live and pre-recorded trainings ($150 annual benefit)
- Provided Equipment: Technology equipment, office supplies, and furniture will be provided to get you up and running. Your personal touch will then make the space your own and welcoming to your clients
- In-house Operations Staff: Dedicated staff assigned to duties such as intake/referral processing, appointment and waitlist management, client insurance and billing management, and credentialing support.
- Organic Referral Sources: Receive client referrals from existing agency and community partners.
- Dynamic Colleagues & Leadership Team: Work with engaging and adaptable peers who provide guidance, encouragement, and foster collaboration and growth.
- Staff Gatherings & Get-Togethers: Enjoy team-building events with your department, an annual all-staff holiday party, and get-togethers such as Book Club and Crochet Club!
- Employee Wellness Resources & Events: Staff-planned initiatives promoting health and well-being throughout the year.
Compensation and Classification
- Pay Range: $25.00 – $33.00 per hour depending on qualifications and experience
- Job Status: Full-time; 40 hours/week
- Job Class: Non-exempt (Maximum 40 working hours/week)
Benefit Overview
- Full-time (30+ weekly hours): Medical (4 plans and HSA options available), Paid Time Off (PTO), Ten Paid Holidays, SIMPLE IRA with Employer Match
- Part-time (20+ weekly hours): Dental, Vision, Short-term Disability, Supplemental Life AD&D, Group Accident, Hospital Confinement, Dependent Care Flexible Savings Account
- Other (0-29.99 weekly hours): Earned Sick & Safe Time (ESST)
LCFS is an equal opportunity employer.
