Program Therapist, Integrated Behavioral Health, St. Paul, Minnesota

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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.

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Position Summary
Children's Minnesota is seeking a full-time Integrated Behavioral Health (IBH) Program Therapist to join Children's Primary Care Clinic located at the St. Paul hospital campus.

Children's Minnesota's Integrated Behavioral Health specialists are psychologists, social workers, and counselors that work closely with primary care providers to provide coordinated, convenient and cost-effective behavioral health services for children and adolescents at their primary care clinics.

As an integrated part of the clinic care team, the Behavioral Health Specialist provides short term mental health services; consultation, brief assessments, and treatment planning with children and their families.

A very supportive group, the IBH team meets every two weeks for case consultation and collaboration. Schedule follows clinic hours; Monday - Friday, 8AM - 5/5:30PM

Education/Certification

• LGSW required
• LICSW/LMFT/LPCC preferred
• BLS required

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes health, dental, disability coverage, retirement plans, solid vacation and CME package.

The Psychological Services department provides services on both the Minneapolis and St. Paul campuses. Specific services include individual and family therapy, psychological assessment, neuropsychological assessment, and inpatient consultation and liaison. We also have pediatric psychologists embedded in a number of specialty clinics. Annually, we care for over 2,200 children with a primary reason for a visit related mental health concern in our two emergency departments, and complete 23,000+ outpatient visits in our behavioral health clinics.

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 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 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.