IPMH Program Therapist I or II

Required Education/License (Program Therapist 1):

• Masters degree from an accredited counseling social work or marriage and family therapy program

• LGSW LAMFT LPC LP or licensure eligibility to provide clinical mental health services under supervision in the State of Minnesota. Pursuing independent licensure in Minnesota (LMFT LICSWLPCC or LP) and complete independent licensure within 3 years of employment required.

• BLS certification required (Basic Life Support)

• Work Experience in an acute mental health or programmatic care setting is preferred.

Required Education/License (Program Therapist 2):

• Masters degree from an accredited counseling social work or marriage and family therapy program

• LICSW LMFT or LPCC or licensure eligibility to provide clinical mental health services under supervision in theState of Minnesota.

• BLS certification required (Basic Life Support)

Experience:
*One year of work experience providing counseling in a health care or related pediatric setting preferred
*Two or more years of work experience in a pediatric-related setting preferred

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
*Curiosity and willingness to develop clinical skills toward the ability to exercise independent judgement and work autonomously.
*Ability to manage competing demands in a fast-paced clinic or hospital environment.
*Exhibits a high degree of professionalism strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively.
*Ability to assess and provide intervention services to children and adolescents in acute crisis / experiencing suicidal ideation.
*Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Physical Demands

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In addition to your salary this position may be eligible for medical dental vision retirement and other fringe benefits. Positions that require night weekend or on-call work may be eligible for shift differentials or premium pay.

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Position Summary

A Program Therapist I works closely with partnered psychiatric providers to lead care for youth in mental health crisis. This role is responsible for providing individual family and group therapy in an acute mental health setting (this may include: IOP (intensive outpatient program) PHP (partial hospital program) or inpatient mental health unit). This role provides crisis intervention services resource mobilization or triage of psychosocial emotional or behavioral concerns. This role is trained in the use of physical holds and restraints and may be in high stress and/or dangerous situations; they may be required to support or facilitate holds or restraints depending on patient and program need.

The Program Therapist role works collaboratively to lead treatment for patients who struggle with high-risk psychiatric needs (such as suicidal thoughts homicidal thoughts and/or psychosis). The Program Therapist collaborates with other members of the multi-disciplinary care team to develop treatment goals assess performance towards goals and complete discharge or transition planning as indicated. This role is an active participant in clinical supervision in the agency.

Position Overview

Seeking a Program Therapist I or II to join the dedicated Inpatient Mental Health team in St. Paul where we provide 24/7 psychiatric care to stabilize children and adolescents between the ages of 6-18 with immediate acute safety concerns. The 22 inpatient health unit cares for kids from 6 to 18 years old still in high school in a supportive and therapeutic environment.

• Schedule: Monday Friday 8 AM 4:30 PM

Department Overview

The Acute Mental Health department at Childrens Minnesota includes our partial hospitalization programs as well as the inpatient mental health unit in St. Paul. These programs provide short term stabilization services for children and adolescents experiencing acute mental health concerns. These intensive services are designed to address mental health symptoms that pose a safety risk or significant impact to the child or adolescents daily functioning.

The Program Therapist works closely with the inpatient psychiatric providers to lead treatment for patients who struggle with high-risk psychiatric needs (such as suicidal thoughts homicidal thoughts and/or psychosis.) Collaborate with the multi-disciplinary care team to develop treatment goals assess performance towards goals and complete discharge or transition planning as indicated.

Provide individual family and group therapy in an acute mental health setting (this may include: IOP PHP or inpatient mental health unit).

Provide crisis intervention services resource mobilization or triage of psychosocial emotional or behavioral concerns.

Program Therapists are trained in using physical holds and restraints and may be in high-stress situations; depending on the patient and programs needs they may be required to support or facilitate holds or restraints.

The Program Therapist II may be asked to provide formal or informal clinical supervision depending on the candidates qualifications and program needs.