***$3,000 sign on bonus and $3,000 retention bonus***
Christian Family Solutions is a faith-based, religious organization committed to our mission, healing and helping people in need through the ministry of Jesus Christ. As more and more people seek help with difficult issues, we want to be the counseling resource they turn to for hope, healing, and peace. God has blessed us with an incredible privilege of healing and helping people in need. Click here to view a video about us . You’ll see what a privilege it is to call ourselves “Christian” and to reflect Christian love to everyone we serve.
We are recruiting a Program Therapist to provide services through our Lakeville, MN ARMOR Day Treatment program. ARMOR stands for Assertive Relationships, Mindful Openness, and Regulation. These are results teens can experience when they enroll in the ARMOR program. This community-based day treatment program is a set up in care for a teen who has regressed or plateaued in the traditional outpatient counseling setting. This program provides a safe, structured environment to help teens overcome emotional and behavioral challenges. This program is a qualifying CTSS service under the state of Minnesota. We are actively seeking applicants for this position who align with our mission and values and have a strong desire to learn more about integrating Christian counseling practices based on these principles.
This is a full time role and the applicant selected will be eligible for Christian Family Solutions' full benefits package. This benefits package includes health, dental, and vision insurance, short and long term disability, 401(K) plan and match policy, and PTO. Hours for this position are generally 8am to 4pm, Monday through Friday.
What you will be doing
Providing Christian based counseling services by facilitating psycho-educational groups, process groups, individual and family therapy for clients admitted to the ARMOR program.
Quality mental health delivered with integrity is the first commitment we make to our clients. An additional commitment we make is to offer the option of Christian faith principles integrated with a client’s treatment, as needed and desired by the client. Research has proven that such faith-integrated treatment is effective and has longer lasting impact. It is an approach we are committed to delivering, and we train our staff to provide it. You will work in a unique environment where both your professional skills and your faith can grow.
Why work for Christian Family Solutions?
At Christian Family Solutions, you have the opportunity to focus 100% on counseling, as we are equipped with a top-notch support staff who handle credentialing with third party payers, intake process, billing, authorizations, marketing, and other operations. Christian Family Solutions will also provide training in the process of applying clinical treatment within a biblical worldview, regular in-service or continuing education opportunities, as well as regular supervision and consultation.
If you are motivated to assist clients in a comfortable, supportive, and Christ-centered atmosphere with a strong Christian Mission and Core Values , we want you to be a part of our team.
Requirements
Meet the requirements of a Mental Health Practitioner - Clinical Trainee (MN): A graduate student who is enrolled in an accredited institution in psychology, counseling, marriage and family therapy, social work, nursing or a closely related field; OR Be a student in a bona fide field placement or internship under a program leading to completion of the requirements for licensure as a mental health professional. OR A person with a graduate degree from an accredited institution and course work in psychology, counseling, marriage and family therapy, social work, nursing or a closely related field working toward the applicable supervised practice requirements.
Must be certified or willing to obtain certification as a National Certified Counselor (NCC) and a Distance Credentialed Counselor (DCC).
Ability to work with diverse populations.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrate mentally stable and model appropriate boundaries.
Timely and accurate submission of documentation of services and other documents as required.
Must possess a valid MN Driver’s License and Auto Insurance.
Active member of a WELS or ELS or confessional Lutheran church preferred.
Willingness to support the mission of Christian Family Solutions.
Willing to uphold a biblical worldview in the clinical setting.
If interested in applying, please visit https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Details/1152516/WLCFS-Wisconsin-Lutheran-Children/Program-Therapist or contact HRinfo@wlcfs.org for more information.