School Link/Outpatient Clinician/Clinical Trainee

Up to $3500 signing bonus; up to $1500 on 1st paycheck and up to $2000 at 6 months employment.

Counseling Services of Southern Minnesota has served the southern Minnesota regional area’s mental health needs as a community-based agency since 1997. Our highly skilled, passionate, and caring professionals provide psychotherapy, psychological assessment, rehabilitative skills for adults and children, and clinical consultation to community entities.

CSSM is looking to grow our therapy team and is accepting applications from qualified candidates. Qualified candidates will hold a Master's degree in a behavioral health science field (social work, counseling, marriage and family therapy) and on licensure track towards LPCC, LICSW, LMFT or independently licensed as a LPCC, LICSW, or LMFT. 

CSSM values its staff and offers a supportive, team-oriented work environment which provides employees with opportunities to learn and expand their base of knowledge and skills. 

CSSM is seeking licensed mental health professionals (LPCC, LMFT, LICSW) or license eligible trainees to join our School Linked Program. This position will provide mental health services in a school setting a determined number of days per week and the other days providing outpatient therapy and diagnostic assessments from our St. Peter or Mankato Clinics.

Primary Responsibilities:

Diagnostic assessment

Functional assessment

Level of care assessment

Individual treatment plan (ITP)

Services delivery

Reassessment

Documentation of service provision and collateral contacts

Coordination of care with client’s care team

Participate in individual supervision and therapy program meetings

Complete ongoing continuing education

Maintain consistent scheduling with clients across CSSM’s service area

Benefits (* benefits are for ¾-time or full-time employees):

Signing bonus of $3,500

Simple IRA plan - CSSM matches 3%

*Vacation

*Holidays (9 days)

*Sick time

*Health insurance - CSSM pays a portion

*Dental insurance - CSSM pays a portion

Ongoing continuing education provided by CSSM and financial assistance for external CEUs

Some opportunity to work virtually

Flexible work schedule - Practitioners create their own schedules in coordination with client availability

Competitive base salary plus financial incentives for staff who exceed their productivity targets

Preferred Qualifications:

Passionate about assisting individuals with mental illness improve their capacity for independent living and improving their quality of life

Experience providing service to individuals with mental illness; familiar with mental illness

Strong organizational skills and proven ability to be a self-starter

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work independently as well as part of a team

Counseling Services of Southern Minnesota will provide supervision to license eligible trainees.

CSSM offers an employee friendly atmosphere with room for advancement.

Counseling Services of Southern Minnesota is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status. Upon request, assistance and/or accommodations are available during the application process, without penalty.