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Fulltime Intensive in Home Family (I.I.F.S.) for High-Risk Youth & Families Counselor $60K-$62K, Licensure Candidate $70K-$72K, Therapist $75K-$80K - Stearns County

Greater Minnesota Family Services logoGreater Minnesota Family ServicesSt Cloud, MNFulltimePosted 1d ago

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About the job

FULLTIME INTENSIVE IN HOME FAMILY SERVICES (I.I.F.S.) FOR HIGH-RISK YOUTH AND FAMILIES PROGRAM LICENSURE CANDIDATE, OR THERAPIST - STEARNS COUNTY

*Counselor $60-$62k (DOE)

*Licensure Candidate $70-$72k (DOE)

*Licensed Therapist $75k-$80k (DOE)

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES

  • Serving in a “Circle of Courage” © community with 4 core Values of Belonging, Mastery, Independence, and Generosity. The most important one is Belonging; where everyone feels that they are a significant part of their local team (they are listened to).
  • Reaching out with Intensive In-Home Family Services (3-4 times per week per case) and collaborating with community agencies with mental health services to children who are at-risk and their families. Your services will be primarily in families’ homes, and at times in the community and schools.
  • Connecting with other agencies (‘customers’) who are working with the youth (to 'wrap' services around the child).
  • Scheduling. Y our service will focus on helping the family and child, often during non-traditional hours when your clients are available – after school hours and evenings. Afternoon and evening services (about 4) to best connect with family work schedules. Available for crisis calls. You have flexibility in setting your schedule.
  • Documenting. Like all agencies, documenting of case notes and billable hours is required.
  • Billing. Full-time staff provide 110 client hours per month out of the 173 working hours available in a month (40 hours x 4.3 actual weeks per month). The average client hours are 26-28 hours per week.

QUALIFICATIONS

Counselor Level

  • High School Diploma with 4000 hours of working with children and families under the direct clinical supervision of a licensed mental health professional or;
  • Bachelor's degree with 2000 hours of working with children and families under the direct supervision of a licensed mental health professional or;
  • Bachelor's degree in behavioral health or related field and completed a practicum or internship that requires direct interaction with adults and children and is focused on behavioral sciences or related fields.

Licensure Candidate

  • Completed master's degree and working toward licensure (LICSW, LPCC, LMFT, or LP). We provide licensure supervision.

Licensed Therapist

  • Fully Licensed Mental Health Professional (LICSW, LPCC, LMFT, or LP).

EXPERIENCE

  • Demonstrated ability to work with children and families experiencing mental health issues in a direct care role.
  • Familiar with a variety of counseling techniques with theories to aid in the care and treatment of individuals with mental health needs such as behavior modifications for children, child development education, communication, decision-making skills, anger management, social skills, leisure, self-esteem and basic home budgeting.

BENEFITS

  • Health Insurance - very good coverage
  • "NICE Healthcare - provides you with direct in home or virtual medical visits to you along with 550+ prescriptions absolutely free.
  • Total Care Option - Save up to $10,000 on your family's healthcare costs
  • KiSxCard Program - Provides access to high-quality, low-cost surgery and imaging services.
  • Paid Time Leave which includes ‘Earned Sick and Safe Time’
  • 403b Retirement Plan with one-to-one match after one year
  • Wellness Program to reduce health insurance costs
  • Generous Employee Assistance Program
  • Minnesota Paid Family and Medical Leave
  • Clinical Supervision to become a Licensed Therapist (LICSW, LMFT, LPCC) with a board-certified clinical supervisor.
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness in working with a Nonprofit organization.
  • Self-Income Based Forgiveness Programs are available for Bachelor level and Master level graduates in working with a Nonprofit organization.
  • Life Insurance
  • Short Term Disability
  • Long Term Disability
  • Vision Insurance
  • Dental Insurance

GMFS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

From Greater Minnesota Family Services's job posting, checked 5 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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