Behavioral Health Practitioner I with 1500 Hiring Bonus

This position qualifies for between a $1,500 hiring bonus!!!

This role will pay between $22-$24 an hour and will change the lives of young people in our community! The Youth Resiliency Program is a unique opportunity to help influence the leaders of tomorrow (12-18 year olds) and grow your career in mental health.

This is a full time salaried position located in Princeton, MN.

A Day in the Life:

• As a Behavioral Health Practitioner I, you will provide individual, family, and group skills, to improve the quality of individual and family lives. All behavioral health services provided occur under the direction and ongoing review of a Clinical Supervisor.
• You will have the opportunity to review your cases with your peers and supervisor in the form of clinical staff meetings
• You will frequently provide skills training to individuals representing a broad range of mental health symptoms and associated functional impairments concerns
• You will enjoy opportunities to improve your credentials by attending Minnesota Department of Health-sponsored training
• With our flexible schedule, you will always have time to complete required documentation, reports, treatment plans or evaluations

A Career at LSS might be for you if:

• You want to improve the quality of individual and family lives
• You enjoy serving those with a broad range of behavioral health symptoms
• You are a self-starter who enjoys a high degree of autonomy in your work
• You like reviewing treatment plans and diagnostic assessments
• You are detail-oriented in documentation, record keeping, and enjoy participating in meetings/training

What We Offer You:

• Control over your own schedule-while still meeting client needs
• An excellent benefits package (medical, dental, life, vision, 403(b) plan with a match, wellness program, possible student loan forgiveness)
• An employee loan program
• Free supervision towards your professional license in Social Work, Counseling or Marriage and Family Therapy, as well as training and professional development so you can maintain state-of-the-art behavior health standards!
• An ALIVE Workplace that is Supportive, Positive, Healthy and Fun!
• A diverse workplace
• An outstanding reputation

• Baccalaureate required in a behavioral health science or related field from an accredited college or university and 2000 hours of supervised experience in the delivery of clinical services in the treatment of mental illness, behavioral disorders or children/youth with emotional disturbances and their families OR
• An associate degree with six thousand (6000) hours of supervised experience as per state requirements.
• A valid Driver's License is required.
• Statute 148-A Sexual Contact and Bureau of Criminal Affairs- Clearance required.
• In-service training and education as required to deliver services.
• When applicable, licensure must be active and in good standing with the respective Licensing Board. Must adhere to licensure ethics and regulations. In-service training/education is required to maintain licensure.

Lutheran Social Service of MN is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer of all people regardless of gender, race, culture, religion, ethnicity, protected veteran status and/or disability. It is the expectation that all LSS/CHS employees will behave in a manner that is free of racism, discrimination, bias, and harassment where all individuals are treated with dignity, safety, and respect.

Lutheran Social Service MN is a dynamic social service organization serving children, youth and families, people with disabilities, older adults and military veterans. Trustworthiness is a value and strength shared by our employees and recognized by the communities we serve. We offer an ALIVE Workplace (Supportive, Positive and Fun) and careers that challenge, energize and rewards employees. Consider joining us!