What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Professional position at MAC Midwest?
Position Purpose
The Minnesota Autism Center is looking to hire a Post-Masters Fellow (Mental Health Practitioner). This position is open to pre-licensed clinicians looking to work on their declared licensure track. Candidates with interest in working with children and young adults with a primary diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) are encouraged to apply. The primary function of the Clinical Trainee is to assist the Clinical Supervisor in providing professional services to a caseload of children affected by ASD who are receiving therapeutic services. The Clinical Trainee works collaboratively within a team of professionals to design, deliver, evaluate and report on the services being provided to MAC clients.
Salary Range: $55,000-$58,000
Qualifications
The Clinical Trainee will have a Masters degree or Doctoral degree in Psychology, Clinical Counseling, Marriage & Family Therapy, Social Work, or a related field.
The Minnesota Autism Center is looking to hire a Post-Masters Fellow (Mental Health Practitioner). This position is open to pre-licensed clinicians looking to work on their declared licensure track. Candidates with interest in working with children and young adults with a primary diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) are encouraged to apply. The primary function of the Clinical Trainee is to assist the Clinical Supervisor in providing professional services to a caseload of children affected by ASD who are receiving therapeutic services. The Clinical Trainee works collaboratively within a team of professionals to design, deliver, evaluate and report on the services being provided to MAC clients.
Salary Range: $55,000-$58,000
Qualifications
The Clinical Trainee will have a Masters degree or Doctoral degree in Psychology, Clinical Counseling, Marriage & Family Therapy, Social Work, or a related field.
- Self-motivated to enhance clinical expertise provided for clients, families and staff
- Must have superior problem solving and decision making skills as well as strong analytical skills
- A declared licensure track in Minnesota with active pursuit of licensure attainment (LMFT, LICSW, LP, or LPCC) with appropriate internal and external supervision as appropriate.
- Compliance with the respective board rule related to pursuit of licensure
- The Clinical Trainee will have extensive knowledge of professional and ethical clinical standards regarding the delivery of professional mental health services in general, and behavior therapy services in particular.
- The Clinical Trainee must be effective working within a team structure and have demonstrable effective verbal and written communication skills.
- The Clinical Trainee must possess a valid drivers license, automobile insurance, and have consistent and reliable transportation.
- The Clinical Trainee must pass all criminal background checks as required by the State of Minnesota to be eligible to work with children and vulnerable adults.
- The Clinical Trainee must be proficient in the use of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
- Knowledge and experience in working with children with ASD and their families is highly desired
- Developing and maintaining therapeutic relationships with children, parents and other family members
- Assisting in the development of Individual Treatment Plans
- Support the clinical team in supervising the delivery of effective services
- Conducting ABA therapy sessions
- Attend and present at clinical and interdisciplinary meetings as requested, necessary and appropriate
- Develop and document all professional contacts regarding clients on a timely basis Maintain confidentiality of the children and families/caregivers served by MAC according to professional ethical standards, state and federal rules and regulations and MACs internal policy and procedures
- Complete face-to-face observations with clients every 90 days or as needed
- Assist with the completion of Diagnostic Assessments
- Miscellaneous duties as requested by the Clinical Supervisor.
- Employee will work at assigned location which is subject to change as needed Ability to sit, walk and/or stand for extended periods of time
- May be called upon to assist in clients personal hygiene and/or personal care needs of clients such as dressing, feeding and toileting
- May be called upon to assist with challenging behaviors.
- Excellent PTO benefits
- Paid Holidays
- Affordable medical, dental, and vision with employer contribution
- 401(k) with generous employer match
- Employer paid life and disability insurance
- Reimbursement for license fees and CEUs
- Competitive wages
- Professional growth
- Flexible scheduling available at select locations
Salary : $55,000 - $58,000