Description Lutheran Social Service MN is a dynamic social service organization serving children, youth and families, people with disabilities, older adults and military veterans. Trustworthiness is a value and strength shared by our employees and recognized by the communities we serve. We offer an ALIVE Workplace (Supportive, Positive and Fun) and careers that challenge, energize and rewards employees. Consider joining us! This position qualifies for between a $1000-$2000 hiring bonus!! This role will pay between $20-$22 an hour and will change the lives of young people in your community! The Youth Resiliency Program is a unique opportunity to help influence the leaders of tomorrow (12-18 year olds) and begin your career in mental health care. A Day in the Life: As a Behavioral Health Practitioner I, your work will vary from day-to-day. You will almost certainly spend several hours with client families and individuals, providing individual, partner, family, and group skill teaching to improve the quality of life for individuals and families You will have the opportunity to review your cases with your peers and supervisor in the form of clinical staff meetings You will frequently provide skills training to individuals representing a broad range of mental health symptoms and associated functional impairments concerns You will enjoy opportunities to improve your credentials by attending Minnesota Department of Health-sponsored training With our flexible schedule, you will always have time to complete required documentation, reports, treatment plans or evaluations A Career at LSS might be for you if: You want to improve the quality of individual and family lives You enjoy serving those with a broad range of behavioral health symptoms You are a self-starter who enjoys a high degree of autonomy in your work You like reviewing treatment plans and diagnostic assessments You are detail-oriented in documentation, record keeping, and enjoy participating in meetings/training What We Offer You: Control over your own schedule-while still meeting client needs An excellent benefits package (medical, dental, life, vision, 403(b) plan with a match, wellness program, possible student loan forgiveness) An employee loan program Free supervision towards your professional license in Social Work, Counseling or Marriage and Family Therapy, as well as training and professional development so you can maintain state-of-the-art behavior health standards! An ALIVE Workplace that is Supportive, Positive, Healthy and Fun! A diverse workplace An outstanding reputation Job Requirements: Baccalaureate required in a behavioral health science or related field from an accredited college or university and 2000 hours of supervised experience in the delivery of clinical services in the treatment of mental illness, behavioral disorders or children/youth with emotional disturbances and their families OR An associate degree with six thousand (6000) hours of supervised experience as per state requirements. A valid Driver's License is required. Statute 148-A Sexual Contact and Bureau of Criminal Affairs- Clearance required. In-service training and education as required to deliver services. When applicable, licensure must be active and in good standing with the respective Licensing Board. Must adhere to licensure ethics and regulations. In-service training/education is required to maintain licensure. Lutheran Social Service of MN is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer of all people regardless of gender, race, culture, religion, ethnicity, protected veteran status and/or disability. It is the expectation that all LSS/CHS employees will behave in a manner that is free of racism, discrimination, bias, and harassment where all individuals are treated with dignity, safety, and respect. Qualifications Behaviors Team Player - Works well as a member of a group Enthusiastic - Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest Dedicated - Devoted to a task or purpose ith loyalty or integrity Motivations Flexibility - Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals Ability to Make an Impact - Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) Lutheran Social Service of MN is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer of all people regardless of gender, race, culture, religion, ethnicity, protected veteran status and/or disability. We actively foster an environment that is free of racism, discrimination, bias, and harassment where all individuals are treated with dignity, safety, and respect.