Children’s Community Support Program Provider

Union Category: XI

Full Time
Location: Duluth, MN 

Wage: $18.95- $25.48 (Dependent Upon Experience)

Benefit Eligibility: Yes

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL QUALIFIED PERSONS

Summary:

Community Support Providers work with a caseload of children diagnosed with a mental illness to coordinate and provide services to them and their families. This position works to help the child and family to address skills deficits in the following areas: mental health, social skills, educational skills, vocational skills, and recreational skills. This position works closely with other community support providers, clinical staff and other care providers to help the client meet their identified goals. Services are provided in the clinic, community and client’s home.

Duties:

• The program aims to improve the functioning of children in the home, in school, and in the community.
• The provider will assist families in accessing necessary services to meet mental health needs of children ages 0-18.
• Collaborate with clinical team to create, review, and implement treatment plan goals and objectives.
• Provide individual, group, and family skills training based on the treatment plan in the home, school, and community.
• Requires flexible scheduling and some evening work.
• Great opportunity to work with a multi-disciplinary team including therapists, psychologists, and child psychiatry.
• Knowledge of community resources and area providers.
• Effective time management skills, ability to be self-directed and motivated.
• Knowledge of employment-related skills and crisis intervention skills.
• Experience working with adults who have been homeless or at risk for homelessness, have chemical use/abuse issues, and have been involved with the legal system.
• Experience working with diverse populations.
• Flexible Scheduling
• Paid Supervision during licensure.
• Extensive training and certifications, including EMDR, TF-CBT, DBT, ECMH, and many more.
• Personal Training/License renewal budget.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team and community partners.
• Unparalleled opportunity for growth and advancement in largest, most comprehensive behavioral health clinic north of the Twin Cities
• Emphasis on life/work balance. Start working smarter, not longer. Have the opportunity to work 36 hours every week while still getting paid for 40 hours worked.
• Ability to work collaboratively with team and community partners.
• Full Benefit Package including; Vacation Time, Sick Time, Personal Time, 11 paid Holidays per calendar year, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, AD&D Insurance, Long Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program, and an Employer Matched 401K.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must meet the qualifications of a Mental Health Practitioner in Minnesota Statute 2451.04
• Bachelor's degree in human services or related field and 2,000 hours of mental health experience.
• OR high school diploma and 6,000 hours of mental health experience.
• Valid Driver's License and reliable vehicle with proof of insurance.
• Ability to submit and pass a DMV/Criminal background check.
• Strong interpersonal and cultural competency skills.

Desired Qualifications:

• Knowledge of community resources and area providers.
• Effective time management skills, ability to be self-directed and motivated.
• Knowledge of employment-related skills and crisis intervention skills.
• Experience working with adults who have been homeless or at risk for homelessness, have chemical use/abuse issues, and have been involved with the legal system.
• Experience working with diverse populations.

Brightwater Health Advantage:

• Flexible Scheduling
• Paid Supervision during licensure.
• Extensive training and certifications, including EMDR, TF-CBT, DBT, ECMH, and many more.
• Personal Training/License renewal budget.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team and community partners.
• Unparalleled opportunity for growth and advancement in largest, most comprehensive behavioral health clinic north of the Twin Cities
• Emphasis on life/work balance. Start working smarter, not longer. Have the opportunity to work 36 hours every week while still getting paid for 40 hours worked.
• Ability to work collaboratively with team and community partners.
• Full Benefit Package including; Vacation Time, Sick Time, Personal Time, 11 paid Holidays per calendar year, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, AD&D Insurance, Long Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program, and an Employer Matched 401K.

Obtaining Applications: Apply online at https://brightwaterhealth.org/

Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

Minorities Encouraged to Apply