Mental Health Therapist

Be the backbone of hope and healing.
At Minnesota Adult & Teen Challenge, every role matters in helping people overcome addiction and find a new path forward. Whether you’re working directly with clients or supporting behind the scenes, your contributions make recovery possible. In return, we offer a values-driven workplace, supportive managers, and opportunities to grow. That commitment has earned us recognition from Newsweekas a Best Addiction Treatment Center and seven straightStar Tribune Top Workplace awards.

Job Summary
The Mental Health Professional is responsible for providing mental health services to clients. This includes the following; mental health screenings, diagnostic assessments, individualized treatment plans, individual mental health psycho-therapy, and completing all documentation and billing of clients records in accordance with MN Statutes for Mental Health, Chapter 245I Mental Health Uniform Service Standards Act.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Conduct diagnostic assessments to identify and understand mental health conditions and disorders.
• Collaborate with clients to develop a treatment plan based on specific needs and goals of client.
• Provide individual psychotherapy utilizing evidence-based practices and help clients develop coping skills to improve overall mental health and psychological wellbeing.
• Provide co-occurring group therapy consisting of psychoeducation, process and skills-based interventions.
• Collaborate with providers for medication management.
• Responsible for complying with federal and state statutes, upholding ethical standards established and implied by the profession, DHS rules and regulations, etc.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation and billing, per MN Statute Sec. 245I.08.
• Participate in weekly multidisciplinary team meetings and mental health consult meetings to review and update client progress notes.
• Initiate and maintain ongoing communication with client referrals.
• Facilitate crisis intervention to ensure the safety and wellbeing of clients.

Required Skills & Experience (Minimum Qualifications):

• Must be able to meet specific staff requirements and scope of practice outlined in Minnesota Statutes 245I.04 Provider Qualifications and Scope of Practice, required qualifications include:

- Master’s degree in behavioral sciences or related field.
- Current MN state licensure as a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or Licensed Psychologist (LP) – in good standing.

• Ability to learn new technology while gaining proficiency in EMR/EHRs; gain proficiency in new technologies.
• At least 1 year of freedom from problematic substances.
• Must be comfortable working with people with life-controlling challenges, including mental health and addiction.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to effectively manage time.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with clients, staff, and leadership.
• The ability to live and work by MnTC’s culture of honor & core values – practicing compassion, hospitality, respect, integrity, servanthood, and trust.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations
• Ability to exercise balanced judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions, and to handle difficult or confrontational situations in a calm, consistent and compassionate manner.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds at a time.

Target Compensation Range (Negotiable based on Qualifications):

$61,000-$64,000/year - Clinical Trainee (needs supervision)

$71,000-$75,000/year - Licensed Clinician

Our robust benefits package includes medical, HSA, dental, vision, PTO, dependent care FSA, disability, life insurance and 403b retirement plan.

We seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool in order to successfully meet our mission of helping every Minnesotan find help and healing from addiction. 

Mn Adult & Teen Challenge is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on any category protected by federal, state or applicable laws.

Reasonable accommodation is provided upon request.