Headway is looking for accountable and decisive team members who want to make a dynamic and lasting impact in their communities.  We are a passionate and responsive social enterprise making a difference in the lives of over 20,000 families and individuals throughout the Twin Cities metro area each year.  We pride ourselves on bringing innovative, dimensional solutions to mental health challenges while continually learning new and better ways to provide care.  Our mission is to empower people of all ages to live an emotionally healthy life.

As a Therapist, you will have the opportunity to directly impact lives through our successful mental health programs. You will be part of a caring and highly regarded staff of professionals in our Richfield location. You will provide clinical therapy services primarily to adolescents and adults

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Complete intake, diagnostic assessment and treatment planning compliant with Rule 47 guidelines 
2. Provide therapy services to children, adults, couples, families, and groups in site and community settings based on diagnostic assessment and within the scope of her/his license and professional competencies
3. Provide Aggression Replacement Training group to adolescents at Golden Valley and Richfield locations
4. Provide services until 8pm, to meet client scheduling needs
5. Build and maintain caseload of a minimum of 26 active clients to consistently meet productivity expectations
6. Complete all required paperwork consistent with organizational Rule 29, Rule 47 guidelines and contract requirements within deadline
7. Maintain progress towards licensure and follow requirements of supervision as applicable
8. Participate in group clinical consultation fours hours per month
9. Attend staff and other meetings, as directed by the supervisor or agency policy
10. Increase efficiency and effectiveness in providing therapeutic services both clinically and administratively with experience
11. Follow and enforce all agency policies and procedures
12. Provide information for reports in a timely manner
13. Promote teamwork and effective communication within the agency
14. Ensure that clients receive excellent service

QUALIFICATIONS

Required 

• Master's degree in psychology, social work, marriage and family therapy, or other related field required 
• Licensure completed or on track toward LP, LPCC, LICSW, or LMFT
• At least 1 year of experience providing therapy in individual, family or group therapy settings
• Experience completing diagnostic assessments treatment plans, and progress notes
• Ability to work afternoon and evening hours such as 12:00pm - 8:00pm

Preferred but not required

• Mental Health Professional (LICSW, LMFT, LPCC, LP)
• Experience working with adolescents and adults
• Experience working with anger issues
• Experience working with trauma
• Able to work with general populations
• Fluent in Spanish
• Must have their own car for work

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proven ability to establish and maintaining positive rapport with a diverse variety of clients and professionals
• Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and build relationships
• Proficient computer skills in Word and Excel programs
• High degree of organization and ability to work independently and take initiative
• Demonstrated attention to detail, as well as to identify and address larger systemic issues
• Ability to manage time efficiently in order to ensure paperwork and billing are on time and completed correctly
• Knowledge of community-based resources including mental health, social service agencies, chemical health, etc.
• Ability to collaborate with community agencies to provide services