The Bridge for Youth (BFY) provides runaway and homeless youth with safe shelter, assists in the prevention and resolution of family conflicts, and reunifies families whenever possible. BFY strives to be the premier resource for youth and families in crisis by providing: 1) Support that empowers; 2) Safe shelter; 3) Sustainable tools for success and restoration of relationships; and 4) When possible, family reunification.

Position Information:

• Position: Lead Licensed Counselor
  
• Job Type: Full-Time
  
• Classification: Exempt
  
• Reports to: Executive Director
  
• Posting Date: March 26, 2021
  
• Salary: 70k -95k; Competitive salary commensurate with experience
  
• Closing Date: Open until filled
  

Position Overview: 

The Lead Licensed Counselor is directly responsible for assessment, intervention, on-going evaluation and therapeutic supports to youth and families served through BFY programs, particularly those who identify as BIPOC, LGBTQ+, have experienced sexual exploitation, as well as those who are pregnant/parenting youth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide counseling, support groups, aftercare and ongoing services as needed for youth and, where appropriate, families
• Conduct diagnostic assessments and establish treatment plans
• Assess for specialized concerns (self-harm, SEY, behavioral concerns) develop appropriate interventions to address concerns with youth and staff
• Initiate, develop and maintain positive relationships with youth throughout their stay
• Collaborate to identify resources and coordinate youth mental health supports
• Consult regularly with colleagues to pass on critical information and develop best practices for addressing youth needs
• Attend clinical supervision as needed and other appropriate meetings
• Implement agency billing software program to bill third party payers as directed by your supervisor
• Coordinate and cooperate with staff within departments to ensure third party reimbursement
• Plan, track, and evaluate program results
• Provide information and statistics for reports and grants as needed
• Partner with program and outreach teams to establish ongoing relationships with area schools, counties and other organizations to enhance youth referrals and resources
• Comply with HIPAA standards and recommendations
• Comply with agency privacy standards/best practices
• Adhere to agency standards and procedures for scheduling, file work, and record-keeping
• Attend and participate in community and agency events as appropriate and requested
• Other related duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Oversee all facets of BFY’s mental health programs including insurance requirements, licensing, record keeping
• As the mental health program at BFY grows, provide supervision and guidance for BFY therapists
• Partner where applicable with clinical supervisor to oversee practicum students and assist with supervision as needed 

Technology Skills Required:

• Familiarity with electronic record keeping, billing software and other basic software applications
• Equipment used – computer, electronic mail system, telephone, and cellphone

Affirming Diversity & Culture:

• Incorporate awareness of the gender, cultural, racial, social, sexual, and economic context of the persons seeking services
• Identify ways to address these issues, and develop approaches that are centrally concerned with issues of fairness and equity
• Seek consultation, training, and feedback from colleagues to advance skills in providing cross-cultural services

Working Hours:

• Full-time, salaried position including being available for evening and weekend hours

Physical Aspects of the Job:

• This position requires the ability to sit for extended period of time with youth

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

•  Must hold MA or MS in Counseling, Marriage & Family Therapy, Social Work, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field and hold a licensure in the state of Minnesota (LMFT, LPCC, LICSW)
• Must have 4-6 years of experience working with youth (similar setting preferred)
• Experience working with family conflict – resolution and reunification whenever safe and possible
• Ability to demonstrate commitment to racial justice, diversity and inclusion
• Demonstrated ability to work individually and with a team
• Demonstrates good communication skills orally and in writing
• Experience in third party billing and electronic health records (EHR)
• Must clear a background check
• Must have valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, active vehicle insurance and satisfactory driving record

Preferred Qualifications:

• Black and Indigenous People of Color are strongly encouraged to apply
• Bi-lingual (English-Spanish)

To Apply:

Submit cover letter, resume and professional references to resume@bridgeforyouth.org.