FULLTIME MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR (Skills Counselor) IN SPIRITED ADVENTURES & DAY TREATMENT PROGRAM, SHERBURNE COUNTY AREA WITH LOCATION IN PRINCETON, MN

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  Counselor $50k-$52k+ (DOE)

JOB ACTIVITIES:

• Co-facilitate group initiatives and activities, be familiar with curriculum and able to facilitate, assist with setup, cleanup, loading/unloading of equipment, gear maintenance, transporting of clients or equipment and trail to and from groups.
• Attend regular weekly/bi-weekly planning/debriefing meetings. Obtain and maintain required training. Follow all safety protocols and procedures of the program. Assist with necessary paperwork.
• Available for crisis calls.
• Documentation and Billable hours need to be completed in a timely manner.
• Full-time staff provide 109 client hours per month out of the 173 working hours available in a month (40 hours x 4.3 actual weeks per month).
• Team Culture: Because teams are a core part of your support at GMFS culture, we ask you to be engaged in your team and agency.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be 21 years of age or older to apply and a valid driver's license.

Counselor Level:

• High School Diploma with 4000 hours of working with children and families under the direct clinical supervision of a licensed mental health professional or;
• Bachelor's degree with 2000 hours of working with children and families under the direct supervision of a licensed mental health professional or;
• Bachelor's degree in behavioral health or related field and completed a practicum or internship that requires direct interaction with adults and children and is focused on behavioral sciences or related fields' or;
• Master's degree in human services related field.

EXPERIENCE:

• Demonstrated ability to work with children and families experiencing mental health issues in a direct care role.
• Familiar with a variety of counseling techniques with theories to aid in the care and treatment of individuals with mental health needs such as behavior modifications for children, child development education, communication, decision-making skills, anger management, social skills, leisure, self-esteem and basic home budgeting.
• Willingness to get trained and certified in technical skills as needed.
• Experience working with one or more of the following activities, hiking, kayaking/canoeing, survival skills, backpacking, canoe/kayak camping, snowshoeing or biking.
• At least two years of prior outdoor leadership experience.

BENEFITS:

• Health Insurance— very good coverage
• "NICE Healthcare - provides you with direct in home or virtual medical visits to you along with 550+ prescriptions absolutely free.
• Paid Time Leave which includes ‘Earned Sick and Safe Time’
• 403b Retirement Plan with one-to-one match after one year
• Wellness Program to reduce health insurance costs
• Generous Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Clinical Supervision to become a Licensed Therapist (LICSW, LMFT, LPCC) with a board-certified clinical supervisor.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness in working with a Nonprofit organization.
• Self-Income Based Forgiveness Programs are available for Bachelor level and Master level graduates in working with a Nonprofit organization.
• Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance

GMFS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.