Seward CSP Counselor

MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR Community Support Program

Seward Office (Minneapolis)

$2,000 SIGNING BONUS

Pay starting at $55,068.00 and up, depending on education / experience + mileage reimbursement

Looking to make a difference in your community? Here is an exciting opportunity to support individuals recovering from mental illness.

If you have experience working in Adult Foster Care with adults recovering from mental illness, Independent Living Skills (ILS), residential mental health treatment (IRTS), MI / CD services, or other mental health services, you may be ready to take the next step in your career as a Mental Health Counselor!

In this position you will : provide direct services to a caseload of clients diagnosed with serious and persistent mental illness to improve their abilities with working in a regular or supported environment, handling basic daily living activities, participate in leisure time activities, set goals and plans and obtain and maintain appropriate living arrangements.

Main Duties and Responsibilities :

• Provide and coordinate CSP services utilizing a team approach to promote individual recovery and community integration.
• Provide input in the development of program objectives, systems, and procedures; participate in team goal setting and implementation.
• Complete intakes / member applications and follow-up interviews.
• Support individual development, assess individual needs, monitor progress, and provide additional resources when deemed necessary.
• Assist individuals with developing and progressing toward obtaining their stated goals.
• Facilitate groups in conjunction with other team members to promote peer support and knowledge about managing the challenges of living with a mental illness in the community.
• Assist in design and implementation of volunteer and vocational training opportunities to promote employment skills development and consumer involvement in program.
• Facilitate program activities for drop-in center component to promote development of social / recreational opportunities and problem-solving skills for individuals.
• Monitor safety and appropriateness of drop-in center activities.
• Provide crisis assistance and facilitate individual development of crisis management plans.
• Coordinate services with the individuals case manager and other mental health providers, providing referrals to community resources.
• Provide supportive housing services to assist individuals in finding or maintaining safe, affordable housing, as well as establishing and maintaining independent living.
• Provide housing support services including referrals, assistance with applications, appeals, and linkage to ongoing support services.
• Support individual development, assess individual needs, monitor progress, and provide additional resources when deemed necessary.
• Assist individuals with developing and progressing toward obtaining their stated goals.
• Coordinate services with the individuals case manager and other mental health providers, providing referrals to community resources.
• Develop and maintain relationships with the agency and community to promote the mission of MHR.
• Document all relevant detail pertaining to individual services in order to maintain quality.

Minimum Education and Experience :

Bachelor's degree in social work / psychology or human services related field with two years of experience in related positions;

at least one year includes experience in community based mental health with adults recovering from mental illness or combination of equivalent experience and training.

A few of the other benefits offered by MHR :

• MHR is looking for candidates who are bilingual in Spanish, Somali or Hmong. Receive a $1000 salary bonus for passing the language proficiency exam!
• Up to 8 hours of clinical supervision per month provided toward LICSW, LCSW, LPC, and LPCC licensure
• Intensive two-week initial orientation program AND on-going in-house training program
• Mentors for new case managers
• iPhone, laptop computer, and Wi-Fi provided for all community-based staff
• Health insurance (including family health coverage) with employee costs in the top 6% of most affordable health care options.

Competitive dental insurance.

• Automatic enrollment in retirement plan after 1 year with a 3% employer contribution
• 9 paid holidays and 18 days accrued PTO during your first year
• Annual merit-based salary increase
• Schedule primarily Monday-Friday day hours
• MHR is committed to working towards racial equity and combating racism
• MHR is a tobacco free workplace promoting health & wellness for the individuals we serve and our employees.
• $55,068.00 base starting salary increased based on education / experience.

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