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Children's Minnesota is one of the largest pediatric health systems in the United States and the only health system in Minnesota to provide care exclusively to children, from before birth through young adulthood. An independent and not-for-profit system since 1924, Children's Minnesota is one system serving kids throughout the Upper Midwest at two free-standing hospitals, nine primary care clinics, multiple specialty clinics and seven rehabilitation sites. As The Kids Experts™ in our region, Children's Minnesota is regularly ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a top children's hospital. Find us on Facebook @childrensminnesota or on Twitter and Instagram @childrensmn. Please visit childrensMN.org.

Position Summary

A Program Therapist is primarily responsible for conducting clinical assessments, therapeutic interventions, and care planning within our Mental Health Services departments and programs. This role may provide individual, group, or family therapy services, crisis intervention services, resource mobilization, or triage of psychosocial, emotional, or behavioral concerns. The Program Therapist collaborates with other members of the multi-disciplinary care team to develop treatment goals, assess performance towards goals, and complete discharge or transition planning as indicated.

Location (e.g. remote or on-site): On-site

Casual positions have no set schedule. Shift availability depends on current staffing levels, sick time, maternity leave, vacations, etc. Picking up a minimum of 2 shifts per month is required. Cross training will be provided for Lakeville PHP, and can also be provided for Saint Paul Acute Mental Health. 

License/Certification/Registration:
*LGSW, LAMFT, or LPC licensure in the State of Minnesota required
*BLS required

Education:
*Master's degree in social work is required

Experience:
*One year as a program therapist or similar experience providing counseling in a health care or related pediatric setting required (would consider clinical internship experience in lieu of formal work experience)

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
*Ability to manage competing demands in a fast-paced clinic or hospital environment.
*Willingness to work under appropriate clinical supervision.
*Exhibits a high degree of professionalism, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work collaboratively.
*Ability to assess and provide intervention services to children and adolescents in acute crisis / experiencing suicidal ideation.
*Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of an occupational health assessment, drug screen, background investigation, and compliance with the U.S. Government Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. Children's Minnesota requires proof of COVID-19 vaccine, and as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), immunity to vaccine preventable infectious diseases, prior to employment.

Children's Minnesota is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities to all applicants. EO M/F/Disability/Vet Employer.

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