Clinical Trainee- Embedded Library Assessor

Clinical Trainee- Embedded Library Assessor

We are seeking a Clinical Trainee to complete comprehensive evaluations/diagnostic assessments, referrals for additional mental health and/or substance use services and assist with navigating community resources. Additional responsibilities include providing education to library staff on mental health, substance use, de-escalation skills and community resources available. The Clinical Trainee will provide consultation and partner with community liaisons, in addition to promoting healthy lifestyles, facilitating meetings, clear and timely documentation, delivering and developing individualized plan of care consistent with client identified goals and needs.

This position is embedded in the St. Paul Public Libraries (SPPL) providing outreach to children, adults, and families who may benefits from information and referral to services such as basic needs, housing, medical, mental health and/or substance use services. Help remove barriers to success, such as: limited financial history, homelessness, isolation, and poverty. As part of the library team, this position would offer an array of services using evidence-based practices that support clients, and facilitate safe, secure, and therapeutic interventions.

Hours: Full-Time Monday - Friday Business Hours

Location: St. Paul Public Libraries (SPPL): Primarily works at two St. Paul Public Library locations

Hiring Range: Salary variable on licensure and qualifications.

• Unlicensed Clinical Trainee: $60,906 - $65,779, plus $1,000 hiring bonus for external candidates
• Licensed Mental Health Professionals: $73,696 - $79,592, plus $2,000 hiring bonus for external candidates

People Incorporated Mental Health Services is the largest nonprofit mental health provider in Minnesota. For over 50 years, we have been a leading community partner, transforming the health of our communities through innovative solutions.

Main Job Duties:

• Responsible for the development and implementation of client mental health services, ensuring documentation standards are met and addressing emergency situations as needed while demonstrating sound decision-making, discretion and problem solving skills at all times.
• Completion of Comprehensive Evaluations/Diagnostic Assessments, provide case management, and community resource/referral.
• Provide client support and intervention through involvement in community partnerships.
• Actively participate in the mental health services providing leadership, sharing of clinical expertise with other team members and advancing the reputation of services provided.
• Act as an advocate in order to coordinate required services or to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.
• Providing one to one support and skills training, individualized interventions and crisis management using a client centered approach.
• Participates in team meetings and processes for communication concerning clients. Participates in clinical supervision team meetings as required, providing team with thorough, timely, legible, accurate and objective information.
• Develop and maintain knowledge of community, educational, housing, and other resources available to support community members of all ages.
• Organize library based resource events for community members and/or library staff as useful to promote a healthy, safe, engaging and welcoming library environment
• Provide feedback to library staff on techniques and strategies to improve interactions with community members
• Develop and facilitate trainings in mental health principles and best practices for library staff, such as recognizing mental health symptoms, de-escalation, motivational interviewing, etc.

Required Qualifications: Clinical Trainee

• Master's Degree in a behavior science or related field (i.e., social work, psychology, marriage, clinical counsling and family therapy from an accredited college or university)
• Two years of full-time experience working with people with serious and persistent mental illness and/or substance use disorders.

Required Qualifications: Licensed Mental Health Therapist

• Master's Degree in the behavioral sciences
• Current clinical license as a mental health professional in the State of Minnesota (LP, LPCC, LICSW or LMFT) with no restrictions.
  • o OR proof of current clinical licensure as described above within 60 days of employment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Working toward clinical licensure by obtaining required clinical supervision hours and client contact hours outlined by the appropriate licensing board.
• Current clinical license as a mental health professional in the State of Minnesota (LP, LPCC, LICSW or LMFT) with no restrictions.

Benefits:

• Accrue up to 4 weeks of PTO/ESST, plus company-designated holidays and floating holidays
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with a 3% employer-match
• Multiple health and dental insurance plan choices available
• Lifestyle Benefit - choice between company contribution to health savings account, student loan repayment assistance, or flex time
• Employer-paid Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance & Life Insurance
• Free access to People Incorporated's Training Institute, offering free CEUs and a wide array of learning and education opportunities
• Eligibility for state and federal loan forgiveness programs

People Incorporated is committed to improving the wellness of our clients, staff, and the communities that we serve by providing a tobacco-free environment.

People Incorporated is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

People Incorporated values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQIA individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.