Mental Health Therapist: School-based – Cambridge-Isanti ISD

Lighthouse Child & Family Services (LCFS) is looking for caring and motivated Mental Health Therapists (or Clinical Trainees) to join our dynamic School-Linked Behavioral Health (SLBH) team. Due to growth, a variety of opportunities are available! We are looking to add Early Childhood Mental Health (ECMH) and elementary-aged student focused roles, as well as positions serving students of all ages at the Woodland Campus in Isanti. If you are passionate about helping others and want to grow your career in a dynamic and supportive environment, we want to hear from you!

What You’ll Be Doing

• Provide clinical mental health services to students and their families within school district buildings along with in-home and community settings as needed.
• Provide individual, family and group psychotherapy or skills training to students and their families.
• Complete documentation and data collection in a timely manner.
• Demonstrate ability and skills to use EHR system for client appointments/documentation and Microsoft Office products such as Teams and Outlook.
• Multitask and collaborate with colleagues while maintaining the ability to work independently.
• Attend school meetings and collaborate with school personnel.
• Continue progression towards licensure and follow supervision requirements (if not fully licensed).
• Light cleaning/tidying up your office space as needed.
• Other duties as needed to support our clients and SLBH team.

What You’ll Need

• An awarded master’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, marriage and family therapy, or a related behavioral health field.
• Be on the path to LMFT, LPCC, LP, LICSW licensure (or already licensed).
• A reliable car, driver’s license, valid auto insurance, and an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check facilitated through MN DHS that may include fingerprinting and photo identification.

Incentives, Perks and Extras

• Student Loan Forgiveness: Certain locations are approved for fully licensed Mental Health Therapists to apply to receive up to $50,000 over two years through the National Health Service Corps.
• Free Supervision: Available to pre-licensed Clinical Trainees on track to obtain their LICSW, LMFT, or LPCC licensure ($4,000 – $6,000 annual benefit).
• Free Consultation: Access to consultation groups across several professional interests.
• CEU Allotments: $300 & 16 paid hours to use towards applicable and required trainings.
• In-house Trainings: Access to free live and pre-recorded trainings ($150 annual benefit).
• Provided Equipment: Company provided technology, furniture and office supplies will be provided to get you up and running.
• Flexible Schedules: Flexible scheduling options, like reducing working hours during summer months, help staff thrive and balance their professional and personal lives.
• In-house Operations Staff: Access to dedicated Operations staff assigned to duties such as intake/referral processing, appointment and waitlist management, client insurance and billing management, and credentialing support.
• Organic Referral Sources: Receive client referrals from existing agency and community partners.
• Dynamic Colleagues & Leadership Team: Work with engaging and adaptable peers who provide guidance, encouragement, and foster collaboration and growth.
• Staff Gatherings & Get-Togethers: Enjoy team-building events with your department, an annual all-staff holiday party, and get-togethers such as Book Club and Crochet Club!
• Employee Wellness Resources & Events: Staff-planned initiatives promoting health and well-being throughout the year.

Compensation and Classification

• Mental Health Therapist (or Clinical Trainee) Compensation Range: $24.50 – $33.00 per hour (DOQE).
• Job Status: Full-time; 40 hours/week.
• Job Classification: Non-exempt.

Benefits Overview

• Eligibility is based on employment status and the number of hours worked per week.
• Full-time (30+ weekly hours): Medical (4 plans and HSA options available), Paid Time Off (PTO), Ten Paid Holidays, SIMPLE IRA with Employer Match.
• Part-time (20+ weekly hours): Dental, Vision, Short-term Disability, Supplemental Life AD&D, Group Accident, Hospital Confinement, Dependent Care Flexible Savings Account.
• Other (0-29.99 weekly hours): Earned Sick & Safe Time (ESST).

At LCFS, we believe in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB). As an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, we are committed to making employment decisions based on qualifications and merit, without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.