School-Based Mental Health Practitioner- St.Paul, MN

Company: Fraser
Location: Saint Paul
Posted on: April 5, 2021

Job Description:

Fraser strives to make a meaningful and lasting difference in the lives of children and adults with special needs. We accomplish this by providing housing, healthcare, and education services. Fraser is currently seeking Mental Health Practitioners to support children with mental diagnosis and/or Autism in a school-based early childhood setting. In this unique role, you are able to collaborate with other professionals and stakeholders in the child's life, as well as Fraser staff and clinicians. For this role, you must hold a Master's Degree in a mental health discipline and be on a clinical licensure track. Caseload includes 3 hour day treatment in the early childhood/preschool setting and conducting outpatient therapy with families and children. Other day-to-day responsibilities include: * Implementing personalized, responsive client treatment plans* Conduct individual, family, and group therapy and skills training* Perform crisis interventions* Welcome new clients and conduct diagnostic assessments* Collaborate and communicate with parents, county workers, social workers, probation officers, and other key individuals in the client's life* Positively affect change in client's lives in the areas of problem-solving, decision making, communication, social skills, and behavior interventions* Provide work direction and leadership to staff in day treatment classrooms* Documentation Bilingual candidates encouraged to apply Fraser Offers: * Individual and group supervision is provided free of charge and built into your schedule!* The opportunity to perform therapeutic interventions and treatments that are often reserved for licensed professionals (DA's, outpatient therapy, introduction to supervising)* Liability insurance provided* Collaboration with other professionals, such as Speech Therapists, Psychologists, ABA professionals, Physical and Occupational therapists, and case management* Multi-disciplinary team model for accelerated career growth and learning opportunities while obtaining licensure* Consistent and competitive salary regardless of client attendance* Support teams to assist with client engagement, cancellations, and insurance authorizations (aka - you don't schedule your own clients, which saves you time!)* Access to ongoing monthly and annual training opportunities, including board-approved continuing education units (CEU's)* Fraser is a qualifying employer under the Department of Education's public services loan forgiveness program.* Work-life balance; generous PTO plan and paid holidays* Comprehensive and competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 403(b) retirement planning* Referral bonuses; refer someone who is hired and both parties receive bonuses* Ongoing training and career development; learn best practices adapted from the American Psychological Association Current Openings: * Ramsey Headstart (located in St.Paul, MN)* St. Paul Public Schools Qualifications: * Completed Master's degree and on track toward independent clinical licensure (LPCC, LMFT, LICSW)* Social Workers - must have a graduate-level license (LGSW) * Previous experience working with preschool-aged children, preferably in a clinical setting* Ability to transport yourself in reasonable timing from one location to another for training, coverage, etc.* Comfortable working in multiple settings and environments; Fraser provides services to a diverse population of clients and families (e.g., diverse cultures, backgrounds, socioeconomic status)* Commitment to promoting diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion with a focus on culturally responsive practice, internal self-awareness, and reflection. Please note the health and safety of Fraser clients and staff is a top priority. We have created health and safety protocols to address the risk of COVID-19. These protocols are continually being updated based on current guidance and best practice recommendations from the MN Department of Health (MDH) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Fraser is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. This position will be posted at https://www.fraser.org/jobs until filled. You must apply online here to be formally considered. Sign up for our monthly recruitment newsletter at http://eepurl.com/gBwS65. If you are having trouble applying or have questions, please contact Fraser HR at staffing@fraser.org or 612.767.7550. If you have successfully submitted your application, you will get a confirmation email. If you do not receive the confirmation email, please check your junk/spam folders, then contact us as we may not have received your application. Thank you for considering Fraser! #FraserFutures

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