Mental Health Therapist

Overview

Transforming Generations is committed to creating access to mental health support and healing for Hmong/Southeast Asian victim/survivors, youth, immigrant & refugees, and for LGBTQ+ community members as well as folks who have used abuse. The mission of Transforming Generations is to organize, educate, and transform cultural and power dynamics to end gender-based violence.

Summary of the job and its general duties.

As a mental health therapist at Transforming Generations, you play a critical in supporting the healing and wellness of our participants. The mental health therapist will be responsible for providing therapy services, utilizing culturally sensitive/relevant approach that is grounded in trauma-informed care and anti-oppressive practices. They will spend 75% of their time at our main office and 25% at partner sites.

They will work closely with the Program Director and staff to ensure excellent services, a positive work culture, and a sustainable organization, positioning Transforming Generations as a leader in the field of gender and queer justice work including domestic violence, sexual assault, and anti-violence work.

Essential duties and responsibilities include

• Provide culturally sensitive and relevant individual, family and group therapy per agency need and scope of work as well as some coordination of care for clients.
• Provide guidance, training and support for interns/fellows/volunteers
• Maintain active therapy caseload
• Offer client-focused, strengths-based, trauma-informed individual psychotherapy to clients.
• Tend to administrative duties including maintaining accurate and thorough client files, in compliance with agency policies/procedures, and in compliance with HIPPA regulations.
• Attend staff, program, and supervision meetings.
• Assist with curriculum and/program development as need or assigned.
• Provide training and education to community members, agencies and/or organizational partners as assigned and attend community-based meetings, coalitions, forum and round-table events as they arise and are deemed appropriate.

Minimum Requirements: · Masters in psychology, social work or marriage and family therapy.

• · Must be licensed in the State of MN and/or working towards independent licensure, is in good standing with the licensing board; independent licensure preferred but not required.
• · Able to speak and understand Hmong language.
• · Experience collaborating with social services organizations and community organizations to help meet the needs of client
• · Knowledge on how to support people around experiences of sexual orientation and gender identity, including how it intersects with other identities.
• · Knowledge on issues impacting Hmong community with some understanding of domestic violence in the Hmong community and a desire to learn more.
• · Attention to detail and good time management skills, effective record keeping skills as well as excellent verbal and written communication skills

Skills & Experience Desired: · 2+ years of experience in an outpatient setting

• · Knowledge and experiences on issues of social & racial justice, anti-blackness, power, and privilege as well as systems, including a commitment to actively work for social, racial and queer justice
• · Someone with a commitment to learning & growth, openness to receiving feedback and is flexible/adaptable to changes and unexpected situations.
• · Skills in conflict management, de-escalation and experience with trauma-informed workplaces
• · Experience providing community training and facilitation
• · Experience and competency working with youth/school-age children k-6 grade, experience in school setting and helping families navigate systems

Other Responsibilities and Requirements: · Have reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license and vehicle insurance

• · Maintain a clean, organized, and comfortable environment
• · Cleared background check
• · Computer competence in Microsoft programs and record management
• · Promote a chemically healthy lifestyle

Work Environment: Physical location

Main office space located on bus line, light rail and has designated parking spot for car. Building is a secure building with elevator access. Office is a shared space with other community programs.

Physical Demands

This position may occasionally require lifting of up to 50 lbs. and use of stairs.

How to Apply

Please send resume, cover letter toinfo@transforminggenerations.orgwith subject line: Mental Health Therapist Position

Starting Salary: Starting $62K. Commensurate with experience. Includes competitive benefits.

Accepting application on rolling basis until position is filled.

* Transforming Generations is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. Transforming Generations will not discriminate against any employee or applicant based upon a person's race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, status with regard to public assistance, age, sexual or affectional orientation, familial status, ancestry, local human rights commission activity, citizenship, genetic information, protected veteran or military status, or any other protected class.BIPOC and LGBTQ+ folks are strongly encouraged to apply.