Child and Family Licensed Therapist - Outpatient Clinic and Telehealth

Lutheran Social Service of MN (LSS) is a dynamic social service organization dedicated to serving children, youth, and families across Minnesota. With a long history of providing clinic-based and community services for children, adults and families, our Behavioral Health team is committed to providing counseling services in-person and via Telehealth for individuals throughout Minnesota.

LSS values trustworthiness teamwork and work-life balance. Our ALIVE Workplace culture is supportive, positive, and fun-offering careers that challenge, energize, and reward employees.

Why Join Us?

• Supportive Team: Join a compassionate, mission-driven team that values collaboration and mutual support
• Professional Growth: Paid opportunities to attend training each year in evidence-based practice or training that is specific to the client population you are serving.

• Work-Life Balance: Flexible work environment with no weekend hours
• Benefits Package: Includes medical, dental, life and vision insurance; 403b retirement plan with a match; wellness program and other ancillary plans along with generous PTO, paid holidays and float days.
• Organizational Stability: Be part of a well-established nonprofit with a strong reputation and commitment to ethical practice.
• Impact: Join a team that impacts lives, supports well-being and provides compassionate care every day as LSS serves 1 in 63 Minnesotans each year!

Major Responsibilities

As a Child and Family Therapist, you will

• Meet with individuals and families at our Minneapolis (Center for Changing Lives) and St. Paul (Eustis) Building locations. This position provides individual and / or family counseling services to children, adolescents, and adults.
• Provide therapy to improve the lives of those we serve.
• Support individuals desiring support in their childhood, adolescent or parenting journey.
• Increase skills and tools for individuals and families that will improve their well-being and emotional connections.

Qualifications:

• Education: Master's degree and LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker), LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist), Licensed Psychologist (LP), or LPCC (Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor) required. Licensure must be active and in good standing with respective Licensing Board and adhere to licensure ethics and regulations.
• Training: Experience with grief, loss, attachment, anxiety, depression, trauma, and Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). Experience with and knowledge of the most current Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) categories representing the range of mental health disorders.

• Skills: Strong organizational skills, highly motivated, ability to multi-task and manage work duties, strong decision making, critical thinking, analytical, conflict resolution, interpersonal effectiveness, accountability, and the ability to demonstrate professional boundaries.

• Travel: Must have a valid driver's license, meet insurance requirements, reliable vehicle, and be insurable under agency policy.
• Successfully complete the requirements of a background check, including MS 604.20.