All are welcome! People of color, people with disabilities, and LGBTQIA+ individuals are strongly encouraged to apply! Washburn Center for Children is a leading children's mental health center, caring for a wide variety of children's needs associated with anxiety, depression, behavioral difficulties and trauma. The 141-year-old nonprofit offers critical mental health intervention to help children - and their families - realize hope. Washburn Center for Children serves almost 4,000 children ages 0-18 and approximately 9,000 family members each year. Washburn Center's three office locations - Brooklyn Park, Edina, and Minneapolis - serve the entire Twin Cities metro area. The nonprofit also offers in-home services, and its school-based program serves 50+ schools in the Eden Prairie, Bloomington, Minneapolis, Savage, Burnsville and Eagan school districts. The demand for therapeutic care has skyrocketed. Join our team to help children through the setbacks of life and create a better future. To learn more about how we do that work in homes, schools and clinic-based services, visit us online. WHAT IS THE WAARM PROGRAM? The Washburn Allina Acute Response Model focuses on children/adolescents referred through the emergency department or inpatient unit(s) at area Fairview's hospitals. The program provides short term, culturally based, and individualized services in the client's home, schools, community and/or Children's premises. The services we provided are in person and include assessment for appropriateness of services, crisis intervention, care coordination, case management, bridging to other services, therapy, parent psychoeducation and skills trainings. The purpose of this program is to assist in transitioning clients to less intensive services, actively work on safety planning, engage other service providers, make referrals for longer term care and improve or maintain children and families' overall functioning to reduce future out-of-home placements and improve stability over time. WHAT CAN WASHBURN CENTER OFFER YOU? Washburn Center for Children is committed to all our employees' professional development. During your time at Washburn Center, you will receive continuous clinical training, increased supervision time and exposure to a wide array of clinical needs. This role is a highly collaborative function, and you will experience exposure to all programs at Washburn Center, working in collaboration with a variety of experienced professionals to ensure the best care for the children and families in your care. THE OPPORTUNITY We are searching for an Acute Response Therapist to take on referrals from the Emergency and Inpatient units and collaborate with hospital staff to set up intakes with families for WAARM therapy services. The WAARM therapist follows up with families to determine if they are interested in participating in short-term services through the program. An intake will be completed and the therapist assesses to ensure that short-term services are appropriate for the client's immediate needs. 1-5 session to be completed based on client / family need. If short-term services are not appropriate for the client, the therapist assists the family in identifying other community resources to better suit the client's mental health needs. Clinical Treatment - Clinicians will provide services to educate and support families to become empowered to better self-advocate and navigate the various systems with more confidence and skill, as well as the following services: Provide specialized direct services to children and their families, in their homes, schools, clinic, and communities. Complete a diagnostic addendum used in conjunction with records provided by the treating hospital Develop and implement treatment plans, safety planning, and goal setting based on the diagnosis Provide individual and family therapy designed to improve the functioning of the child in daily and community living Provide parent psychoeducation Care coordination of social and other services designed to help the child and family gain access to all services providers and interdisciplinary services and to make further referrals as needed, including, but not limited to, the areas of volunteer services, advocacy, transportation, and legal services Provide consultation with school, recreation, and other community programs to encourage the child's successful participation Must be knowledgeable and confident providing therapy and teaching families and others within the treatment team about trauma informed practice Create a discharge plan Supervision and Professional Development - Clinicians are expected to: Attend weekly supervision and case consultation, present case information, and create and identify questions for consultation and supervision Provide and receive support from other team members Provide clinical and administrative supervision for interns as approved by the program assistant supervisors based on licensure and experience and assist with providing training, feedback, and learning experiences for program interns Maintain required CEUs QUALIFICATIONS - EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Master's Degree with licensure at the professional level in Social work, counseling, Family and Marriage or Psychology required Minimum 1 year of experience with severely emotionally disturbed children and their families required 2 - 4 years of experience with severely emotionally disturbed children and their families desired Valid Driver's license required Valid MN Licensure as a Mental Health Professional (LICSW/LPCC/LMFT/LP Desired Salary bracket: $65,000 - $78,000 (Salary is based on several factors including but not limited to licensure, work experience and education) Why work at Washburn? BENEFITS at WASHBURN: Washburn offers benefits to Full-Time benefit eligible employees comprehensive Dental, Vision, Health, Life and Long-term disability insurance. Additionally, we offer a 403b retirement plan and a flexible benefit option (FSA). Vacation: Paid Vacation accrues at 10 hours of vacation per month - up to 15 days / 120 hours annually. Sick Leave: Paid sick leave accrues at 6.68 hours of sick per month - up to 10 days / 80 hours. Holidays: There are 2.5 days/20 hours of floating holidays per year in addition to the eight standard holidays. Please note that Internships, Part-Time (less than 30 hours/week) and Temporary positions are NOT eligible for all of Washburn Center's benefits Washburn Center for Children is an EEO/AA employer: women, minorities, people with disabilities, people that hold different gender identities and expressions and veterans are encouraged to apply. Cultural responsiveness and advancing equity are essential to achieving our mission. Our core values guide how we actively heal, learn and work. To learn more about life at Washburn and how we work together, visit us online.<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?8vtR65FWeb%2fB0HGrEw3ptAg" width="0" height="0" />

**Acute Response Therapist**

All are welcome! People of color, people with disabilities, and LGBTQIA+ individuals are strongly encouraged to apply!

Washburn Center for Children is a leading children's mental health center, caring for a wide variety of children's needs associated with anxiety, depression, behavioral difficulties, and trauma.

The 141-year-old nonprofit offers critical mental health intervention to help children - and their families - realize hope. Washburn Center for Children serves almost 4,000 children ages 0-18 and approximately 9,000 family members each year. Washburn Center's three office locations - Brooklyn Park, Edina, and Minneapolis - serve the entire Twin Cities metro area. The nonprofit also offers in-home services, and its school-based program serves 50+ schools in the Eden Prairie, Bloomington, Minneapolis, Savage, Burnsville, and Eagan school districts.

The demand for therapeutic care has skyrocketed. Join our team to help children through the setbacks of life and create a better future. To learn more about how we do that work in homes, schools, and clinic-based services, visit us online.

**Job Description**

- Take on referrals from the Emergency and Inpatient units and collaborate with hospital staff to set up intakes with families for WAARM therapy services.
- Follow up with families to determine if they are interested in participating in short-term services through the program.
- Complete an intake and assess to ensure that short-term services are appropriate for the client's immediate needs.
- Provide specialized direct services to children and their families in their homes, schools, clinic, and communities.
- Complete a diagnostic addendum used in conjunction with records provided by the treating hospital.
- Develop and implement treatment plans, safety planning, and goal setting based on the diagnosis.
- Provide individual and family therapy designed to improve the functioning of the child in daily and community living.
- Provide parent psychoeducation.
- Coordinate care of social and other services designed to help the child and family gain access to all service providers and interdisciplinary services.
- Provide consultation with school, recreation, and other community programs to encourage the child's successful participation.
- Create a discharge plan.

**Supervision and Professional Development**

- Attend weekly supervision and case consultation, present case information, and create and identify questions for consultation and supervision.
- Provide and receive support from other team members.
- Provide clinical and administrative supervision for interns as approved by the program assistant supervisors based on licensure and experience.
- Maintain required CEUs.

**Requirements**

- Master's Degree with licensure at the professional level in Social Work, Counseling, Family and Marriage Therapy, or Psychology required.
- Minimum 1 year of experience with severely emotionally disturbed children and their families required.
- 2 - 4 years of experience with severely emotionally disturbed children and their families desired.
- Valid Driver's license required.
- Valid MN Licensure as a Mental Health Professional (LICSW/LPCC/LMFT/LP) desired.

**Salary**

Salary bracket: $65,000 - $78,000 (Salary is based on several factors including but not limited to licensure, work experience, and education).

**Benefits**

Washburn offers benefits to full-time benefit eligible employees including comprehensive dental, vision, health, life, and long-term disability insurance. Additionally, we offer a 403b retirement plan and a flexible benefit option (FSA).

- Paid vacation accrues at 10 hours of vacation per month - up to 15 days / 120 hours annually.
- Paid sick leave accrues at 6.68 hours of sick per month - up to 10 days / 80 hours.
- There are 2.5 days/20 hours of floating holidays per year in addition to the eight standard holidays.

Please note that internships, part-time (less than 30 hours/week), and temporary positions are not eligible for all of Washburn Center's benefits.

Washburn Center for Children is an EEO/AA employer: women, minorities, people with disabilities, people that hold different gender identities and expressions, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Cultural responsiveness and advancing equity are essential to achieving our mission. Our core values guide how we actively heal, learn, and work.

To learn more about life at Washburn and how we work together, visit us online.

Acute Response Family & Child Therapist (Allina Hospitals)

All are welcome! People of color, people with disabilities, and LGBTQIA+ individuals are strongly encouraged to apply! Washburn Center for Children is a leading children's mental health center, caring for a wide variety of children's needs associated with anxiety, depression, behavioral difficulties and trauma. The 141-year-old nonprofit offers critical mental health intervention to help children - and their families - realize hope. Washburn Center for Children serves almost 4,000 children ages 0-18 and approximately 9,000 family members each year. Washburn Center's three office locations - Brooklyn Park, Edina, and Minneapolis - serve the entire Twin Cities metro area. The nonprofit also offers in-home services, and its school-based program serves 50+ schools in the Eden Prairie, Bloomington, Minneapolis, Savage, Burnsville and Eagan school districts. The demand for therapeutic care has skyrocketed. Join our team to help children through the setbacks of life and create a better future. To learn more about how we do that work in homes, schools and clinic-based services, visit us online. What is Brief In-Home stabilization therapy? During this 8 to 12 week acute mental health therapy, Washburn Center's caring staff offers therapeutic services, skill-building, case management and parenting support, with a 24-hour on call service. Therapists collaborate with a child's teachers and social workers to identify needs and develop strategies for increased stability. Our crisis stabilization therapists have tele-therapy appointments available to give families quick access to compassionate crisis support. The comprehensive support provided through the Crisis Stabilization program is designed to help children, ages 3 through 17, with acute mental health distress, stay in their home and avoid psychiatric hospitalization or other out-of-home placements. WHAT CAN WASHBURN CENTER OFFER YOU? Washburn Center for Children is committed to all our employees' professional development. During your time at Washburn Center, you will receive continuous clinical training, increased supervision time and exposure to a wide array of clinical needs. This role is a highly collaborative function, and you will experience exposure to all programs at Washburn Center, working in collaboration with a variety of experienced professionals to ensure the best care for the children and families in your care. The Opportunity: Washburn Center for Children has an opening for a full time Brief In-Home Stabilization Therapist. This position maintains a caseload of 6-10 children/students providing culturally based, individualized service to acute mental health distressed children and families, in their home, schools and community. Services may include assessment, crisis intervention, case management, therapy, parent education, and skills training. The purpose is to reduce the crisis, improve or maintain children and families emotional or behavioral functioning and to reduce the risk of out-of-home placement, hospitalization, risk of maltreatment, or to assist a child transitioning back to the community following a hospitalization or residential placement. Role Responsibilities: Clinical Treatment: Our clinicians provide services to educate and support families to become empowered to better self-advocate and navigate the various systems with more confidence and skill. They provide specialized direct services to children and their families, in their homes, schools, and communities. This includes: Conduct diagnostic assessments Develop and implement treatment plans, crisis intervention, and goal setting based on the diagnosis Provide individual and family therapy designed to improve the functioning of the child in daily and community living Provide parent education Care coordination of social and other services designed to help the child and their family gain access to all service providers and interdisciplinary services and to make further referrals as needed, including, but not limited to, the areas of volunteer services, advocacy, transportation, and legal services Provide consultation with school, recreation, and other community programs to encourage the child's successful participation Create a discharge plan Documentation: Clinicians will be expected to maintain required documentation as specified in our Clinical Policy Manual, including: Diagnostics assessments Treatment plans for each client Daily progress notes Complete CASIIs, work with parents to complete the Parent SDQ, and work with clients to complete the GAIN-SS Documentation of all case activities Discharge or transfer summaries Collaborate with the billing department to maintain current, timely authorizations for all therapeutic services from required insurance policies Timely response of communications from the program director, the supervisor, or program support to ensure clear communication throughout the program All clinicians are to ensure Minnesota and HIPAA data privacy requirements are followed. Experience and Qualifications: Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or other human service field, required Must maintain or be working towards independent licensure; licensure as LICSW, LP, LPCC, or LMFT strongly preferred If candidate has a Master's in Social Work, valid licensure as an LGSW is required A minimum of one year of experience working with children in acute mental health distress and their families is required; 3-5 years preferred Flexibility, resourcefulness, and demonstrated cultural responsiveness when working with diverse populations, specifically those impacted by systemic inequality Must have vehicle in operating condition, a valid driver's license, and car insurance, required Must be knowledgeable and confident providing therapy and teaching families and others within the treatment team about trauma informed practice Must be able to provide access to 24 hour on-call availability on a rotating basis Salary bracket: $60,000 - $75,000 (Salary is based on several factors including but not limited to licensure, work experience and education) + 5,000 Hiring Bonus Why work at Washburn? BENEFITS at WASHBURN: Washburn offers benefits to Full-Time benefit eligible employees comprehensive Dental, Vision, Health, Life and Long-term disability insurance. Additionally, we offer a 403b retirement plan and a flexible benefit option (FSA). Vacation: Paid Vacation accrues at 10 hours of vacation per month - up to 15 days / 120 hours annually. Sick Leave: Paid sick leave accrues at 6.68 hours of sick per month - up to 10 days / 80 hours. Holidays: There are 2.5 days/20 hours of floating holidays per year in addition to the eight standard holidays. Please note that Internships, Part-Time (less than 30 hours/week) and Temporary positions are NOT eligible for all of Washburn Center's benefits Washburn Center for Children is an EEO/AA employer: women, minorities, people with disabilities, people that hold different gender identities and expressions and veterans are encouraged to apply. Cultural responsiveness and advancing equity are essential to achieving our mission. Our core values guide how we actively heal, learn and work. To learn more about life at Washburn and how we work together, visit us online.<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?6QYARKSVQFPlVsplH2LbdQf" width="0" height="0" />

**Brief In-Home Stabilization Therapist**

All are welcome! People of color, people with disabilities, and LGBTQIA+ individuals are strongly encouraged to apply!

Washburn Center for Children is a leading children's mental health center, caring for a wide variety of children's needs associated with anxiety, depression, behavioral difficulties, and trauma.

The 141-year-old nonprofit offers critical mental health intervention to help children - and their families - realize hope. Washburn Center for Children serves almost 4,000 children ages 0-18 and approximately 9,000 family members each year. Washburn Center's three office locations - Brooklyn Park, Edina, and Minneapolis - serve the entire Twin Cities metro area. The nonprofit also offers in-home services, and its school-based program serves 50+ schools in the Eden Prairie, Bloomington, Minneapolis, Savage, Burnsville, and Eagan school districts.

The demand for therapeutic care has skyrocketed. Join our team to help children through the setbacks of life and create a better future. To learn more about how we do that work in homes, schools, and clinic-based services, visit us online.

**Job Description**

- Maintain a caseload of 6-10 children/students providing culturally based, individualized service to acute mental health distressed children and families in their home, schools, and community.
- Services may include assessment, crisis intervention, case management, therapy, parent education, and skills training.
- Reduce the crisis, improve or maintain children and families' emotional or behavioral functioning, and reduce the risk of out-of-home placement or hospitalization.

**Role Responsibilities**

- Conduct diagnostic assessments.
- Develop and implement treatment plans, crisis intervention, and goal setting based on the diagnosis.
- Provide individual and family therapy designed to improve the functioning of the child in daily and community living.
- Provide parent education.
- Care coordination of social and other services designed to help the child and their family gain access to all service providers and interdisciplinary services.
- Provide consultation with school, recreation, and other community programs to encourage the child's successful participation.
- Create a discharge plan.

**Documentation**

- Maintain required documentation as specified in our Clinical Policy Manual, including diagnostic assessments, treatment plans for each client, daily progress notes, and discharge or transfer summaries.
- Collaborate with the billing department to maintain current, timely authorizations for all therapeutic services from required insurance policies.
- Ensure Minnesota and HIPAA data privacy requirements are followed.

**Requirements**

- Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or other human service field required.
- Must maintain or be working towards independent licensure; licensure as LICSW, LP, LPCC, or LMFT strongly preferred.
- A minimum of one year of experience working with children in acute mental health distress and their families is required; 3-5 years preferred.
- Must have a vehicle in operating condition, a valid driver's license, and car insurance.
- Must be knowledgeable and confident providing therapy and teaching families about trauma-informed practice.
- Must be able to provide access to 24-hour on-call availability on a rotating basis.

**Salary**

Salary bracket: $60,000 - $75,000 (Salary is based on several factors including but not limited to licensure, work experience, and education) + $5,000 hiring bonus.

**Benefits**

- Comprehensive dental, vision, health, life, and long-term disability insurance.
- 403b retirement plan and a flexible benefit option (FSA).
- Paid vacation accrues at 10 hours of vacation per month - up to 15 days / 120 hours annually.
- Paid sick leave accrues at 6.68 hours of sick per month - up to 10 days / 80 hours.
- There are 2.5 days/20 hours of floating holidays per year in addition to the eight standard holidays.

Washburn Center for Children is an EEO/AA employer: women, minorities, people with disabilities, people that hold different gender identities and expressions, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Cultural responsiveness and advancing equity are essential to achieving our mission. Our core values guide how we actively heal, learn, and work.

Washburn Center for Children Jobs