Behavorial Health Therapist - Children's Hospital Association - Saint Paul, MN : Job Details

Description: About Children's Minnesota 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. Children's Minnesota is proud to be recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of 2023's Top Diversity Leaders. The national honor recognizes the top diverse healthcare executives and organizations influencing public policy, care delivery, and promoting diversity, equity and inclusion in their organizations and the industry. Children's Minnesota is seeking a Behavioral Health Specialist to join the Integrated Behavioral Health team at one of our primary care clinics through Children's Health Network located in Rogers, MN; Partners in Pediatrics. SUMMARY Children's Health Network is a clinically integrated network consisting of independent physician owned and Children's Minnesota owned primary and specialty care practices. The Behavioral Health Specialists are psychologists, social workers, and counselors who work closely with primary care providers to provide coordinated, convenient, cost-effective behavioral health services for children and adolescents at their primary care clinics. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a multidisciplinary environment, providing impactful mental health support to children and families within a primary care setting. As an integrated part of the clinical care team, the Behavioral Health Specialist provides short term mental health services, consultation, brief assessments, and treatment planning with children and their families. Schedule follows clinic hours; Monday - Friday, 8am- 4:30pmQualifications: EDUCATION/LICENSE/CERTIFICATION

• Master's degree in social work, marriage and family therapy, or clinical counseling
• LICSW, LMFT, or LPCC licensure in the State of Minnesota
• BLS certification (Basic Life Support)

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. Children's Minnesota is proud to be an equal opportunity employer whose staff is representative of its community and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.