JOB SUMMARY:
Face to Face Health and Counseling is a non-profit organization dedicated to meeting the needs of youth ages 11–24. We offer health care, individual, couples and group counseling, and programs for homeless youth.
This position provides outpatient clinical mental health services and collateral support to youth at Face to Face and in the greater community. The position is full-time at 37.5 hours at week and requires some evening hours.
BENEFITS:
Face to Face offers benefits which include health, dental, short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, 403b account as well as generous PTO and paid holidays.
Face to Face is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Diverse groups, including persons of color, people with disabilities, and the LGBTQ community are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
• Provide culturally responsive mental health resources and therapy for youth ages 11-24, including diagnostic assessments, treatment planning, collateral services, mental health referrals, and crisis management. • Connect youth to long-term supports and programs appropriate to their mental health needs. • Complete client documentation in compliance with DHS standards in a timely fashion. • Build effective professional collaborations with community resources, providers, county and state workers, and partners to facilitate referrals and appropriate service provision. • Provide services in a culturally responsive and linguistically appropriate manner. Build professional relationships with youth while helping them navigate the mental health system. • Attend weekly Mental Health team meetings/consultations. • Participate in individual supervision. • Establish healthy and appropriate physical and emotional boundaries with youth and their families • Keep up to date with current changes in the field through the use of supervision, appropriate conferences, in-services and reading • Manage and demonstrate the skills to respond to crisis situations by following protocols outlined in training • Collaborate with other staff and maintain team work style, and maintain professional working relationships with clients, other agencies, and contacts • Comply with the agency’s written employment policies • Provides all services guided by the evidence-based principles for helping youth overcome homelessness; • Perform other tasks or projects as requested
Qualifications
• Master’s level in mental health field • Preferred: Minimum of 2 years’ experience required working effectively with diverse children and families from the socio-economic and cultural groups represented in our community • Ability to work independently, use time effectively, work under stress and intervene appropriately in crisis situations • Proven experience successfully intervening in crisis situations • Ability to successfully collaborate across agencies receiving services • Flexible schedule with ability to work evenings • Demonstrated ability to work and communicate effectively with people of diverse ethnic, economic, racial and cultural backgrounds • Valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle, current automobile insurance, and acceptable driving record required • Candidates from diverse and underserved populations encouraged to apply
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS: • Ability to perform the duties outlined in the job description • Able to perform duties and responsibilities typical of an office environment • Must be able to travel in MN weather conditions to see clients in home settings as needed • May need to transport clients at times • Appropriate accommodations for physical demands will be made for individuals with disabilities. • Hours: Monday and Wednesday until 6; Tuesday and Thursday until 7; Fridays until 4. Clinic opens at 10am.
FACE TO FACE HEALTH & COUNSELING SERVICE (F2FHC)
Saint Paul, Ramsey, MN 55106
US
