The Mental Health Therapist provides diagnostic assessments, treatment planning assistance and therapy services for clients being treated for substance use disorders, addictions, and co-occurring disorders in compliance with MN Rule 31 and CARF standards.
The qualified candidate will be licensed (LAMFT, LMFT, LPC, or LPCC) and have at least one-year of experience treating clients with co-occurring disorders.
This position reports to the Mental Health Supervisor, and is an hourly (non-exempt) position.
Mental Health Therapist Pride Institute
Pride Institute, the nation’s first and leading provider of chemical dependency and mental health treatment services to the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community, is seeking a Full Time Mental Health Therapist (LAMFT, LMFT, LPC, or LPCC) to become part of our team. Pride Institute is a Rule31 Residential program in Eden Prairie that provides integrated treatment services for adults with chemical dependency, sexual compulsivity, and co-occurring disorders.
This is a great role for someone new to the field or looking to have a non-traditional schedule (32-hours per week, firm every-other-weekend, otherwise flexible schedule), to grow our family program, and work with a diverse client population.
Job Requirements:
EDUCATION
- Must have a Master’s Degree and possess licensure in LMAFT, LMFT, LPC, or LPCC.
- Must have completed 12-contact hours in Co-Occurring Disorders.
EXPERIENCE
- One (1) year experience, knowledge, and/or expertise with LGBT population, co-occurring disorders, and/or cognitive-behavioral counseling approaches.
- Knowledge of or experience with 12-Step Programs.
LICENSE
- Must be licensed by the State of Minnesota Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy as LAMFT, LMFT, LPC, or LPCC.
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Safe Space of Healing
Our Mission
PRIDE Institute is committed to providing lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people a road to recovery through evidence-based substance abuse, sexual health, and mental health treatment.
Our Treatment Philosophy
PRIDE Institute strengthens resiliency and enhances the wellness of LGBT people through treatment programs grounded in the traditions of recovery while incorporating current evidence-based practices.
Our Core Treatment Beliefs
- Understanding the negative effects of heterosexism
- Holistic approach
- Abstinence based model
- Developing strengths and resiliency
- Wellness and self-determination
- Cultural diversity
- Social support
- Education
- Evidence-based success
Our History
PRIDE Institute has been the leader in providing treatment for the LGBT community for 25 years.
PRIDE Institute opened its doors in 1986 as the nation’s first treatment center dedicated to providing services exclusively for the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender community. Since then, PRIDE has graduated more than 14,000 graduates hailing from every state in the country and even some from Canada.
Minnesota was chosen as the location for PRIDE Institute because of the rich reputation for innovation and excellence in the treatment of alcoholism and drug addiction. PRIDE opened as a 36-bed residential program offering clients a safe environment in which to confront their chemical dependency and the unique stresses they face as LGBT individuals living in a heterosexist society.
Clients at PRIDE Institute have the opportunity to face their internalized homophobia head on in both individual and group sessions. One’s sexual identity is not an issue to be ashamed of at PRIDE Institute unlike many mainstream or “ally” programs. When clients are able to be open and honest about their authentic self, they are then able to focus solely on their recovery. After all if it is OK to keep one’s sexuality a secret, then why not keep one drink or one pill a secret, too? At PRIDE Institute, honesty is a key to recovery.
In 1991, the programming was expanded to include outpatient treatment programs in Minnesota.
PRIDE Institute now features a 42 bed residential program and Intensive Adult Outpatient Services for adults. In addition PRIDE offers the only program of its kind for working with LGBT people with sexual health concerns including sexual compulsivity and sexual anorexia.
The alumni of PRIDE Institute continue to be an active group with events happening throughout the year and a regular newsletter.
In the last ten years many mainstream treatment programs have opened LGBT affirming programs, trained staff to be affirming, and have tried to emulate what is offered at PRIDE Institute. However, nothing can replace the safety and comfort of knowing the shared experience of other LGBT people during the treatment stay.
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