BA Counselor

About the Role:

Are you Wilder's next Children's Case Manager? Join the Community Mental Health & Wellness (CMHW) team at Wilder in leading culturally responsive and trauma informed mental health and substance use disorder service delivery. When you work at Wilder, you will join a team of passionate individuals who are committed to the Wilder mission and are dedicated to seeing possibilities and creating smart solutions.

Provide case management services to children under 18 years with complex mental health needs. Work closely with children and parents to assess, refer, coordinate and monitor mental health, physical health and other resource needs to increase well-being. Provide therapeutic support in school, home and community settings.

Wilder is a first-implementer Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC). As part of this innovative model of mental health care, you will collaborate closely with other service partners in ensuring coordinated, integrated care for clients and their families.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in one of the behavioral sciences required (Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or other related fields). 1 year relevant experience required. Experience working with underserved communities preferred. Proficiency in use of electronic health records system. Must have a current MN driver's license and meet Wilder Foundation driver requirements.

About Company

At Wilder, we know that supporting whole families starts with supporting the whole person - including our employees. When you work here, you're not just part of a workplace; you're part of a community committed to growth, belonging and well-being. We believe that when our staff thrive, the families and communities we serve thrive too.

We offer a whole family centered Total Rewards package, with competitive pay and benefits - including health, dental, basic life, disability, paid leave, 401k with employer match, employee wellness programs, professional development opportunities, employee resource groups, tuition discounts and development funding. There is no waiting period for employees who are eligible for our medical and dental plans, benefits begin on first day of hire. Eligible federal loans may also qualify for deferment through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).

The Amherst H. Wilder Foundation is a nonprofit community organization that creates lasting, positive change through direct services, research and advocacy. Learn more at https://www.wilder.org/

Online Application Information

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There are four sections to the application process, please follow these instructions carefully:

• Contact information. Be sure to fill out all of the required fields (marked with a red *).
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• Resume and cover letter section. First upload your resume in the resume section then upload your cover letter and any other required documents mentioned in the job posting in the second upload area.
• Questions. Answer "How did you hear about this job/posting?" question and other required questions if applicable.
• Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Questions (EEO). We are required to ask these questions to meet state and federal compliance requirements. Your response is voluntary. If you prefer not to answer these questions you can skip them but you must check the box labeled "I have read the above invitation to self-identify as an individual with a disability"
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Job offers will be contingent on the applicant's proof of authorization to work in the United States and successful completion of a background check and/or other required screenings.

Wilder is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Amherst H Wilder foundation to provide an equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons.