The Mental Health Professional-Outpatient Therapist provides diagnostic assessments and ongoing outpatient psychotherapy to eligible Rice County residents with a specialization in children, youth and parents.  They provide consultation for Social Services staff and offer recommendations for meeting the mental health needs of their clients.  They serve as a community resource consulting with other Rice County departments, community partners, schools, and other organizations throughout the region.  

This position requires a minimum of a Master’s Degree in Psychology, Social Worker or related human services field, licensure in the State of Minnesota as a Mental Health Professional, and three to five years of clinically supervised experience.  A valid MN Driver’s License is required upon hire.  

Key job characteristics include extensive knowledge of severe emotional issues experienced by people, knowledge of community resources, ability to remain calm in a crisis and de-escalate emotional situations, excellent oral and written communication skills, attention to details and organizational skills, and the ability to maintain positive, effective work relationships with others.