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Advocate, Empathetic, Supportive, Relationship Focused, Organized and Collaborator
When we think of the attributes needed to be successful as a Lead Mental Health Facilitator, those qualities include building trust and rapport with guests and team members, the ability to clearly convey information, listen actively, and provide essential feedback for facilitating and ensuring everyone's voice is heard. The ideal candidate will be someone who has deep empathy and compassion, exceptional communication skills, leadership experience, cultural sensitivity, strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Our ideal candidate:
- Has a strong affinity for the mission, vision and values of NorthPoint Health & Wellness Center (NorthPoint) and serving the North Minneapolis.
- Has highly developed relationship-building and collaboration skills, superb organizational and attention to detail skills.
- Is natural to connect with others and demonstrate genuine care and concern for the well-being of their guests and team members.
- Is able to earn trust by maintaining confidentiality, utilizing discretion, doing the right thing and being honest in all situations.
- Will champion diversity, inclusion and embrace cultural differences while honoring everyone's dignity, individual thought process, and unique contributions.
- Is a clear communicator who is approachable, empathetic, understanding, and receptive to ideas and/or concerns of the community or coalition.
- Understands how to lead with a servant attitude recognizing it is about the collective strength of the organization and how we all work together.
Overview
The mission of NorthPoint Health & Wellness Center (NorthPoint) is to create a healthier community. Three pillars provide the foundation for serving the North Minneapolis community: Whole-Person Integrated Care, Building Community Well-Being, and Health Equity.
Whole-Person Integrated Care
NorthPoint offers a continuum of social and health services that integrate medical, dental, and behavioral health with human services to improve quality of life. We strive to serve our community by addressing the physical, behavioral, social, and spiritual aspects of health in culturally responsive and trauma-informed ways.
Building Community Well-Being
A community's sense of well-being includes social, economic, environmental, cultural, and political conditions identified by the members of a community as essential for them to "flourish and fulfill their potential." To build and nurture community well-being, we must understand the population we serve to improve their health, safety, and access to the services they need.
Health Equity
NorthPoint is committed to health equity that requires valuing everyone. We strive to reduce the social, economic, and health inequities experienced by the community and the people we serve. We work with community partners to support people in reaching their full health potential.
About the Role:
The Lead Mental Health Facilitator will oversee the coordination and implementation of culturally specific mental health services and direct leadership and guidance to group contractors who lead the Renew Youth Program to support children and caregivers in North Minneapolis and surrounding communities affected by trauma and domestic violence. This role involves promoting utilization of mental health supports, fostering stability, and the interruption of generational trauma resulting from domestic violence. The program aims to establish connections for adult care givers and their families to behavioral health resources, develop or co-create in house trainings for Northpoint staff, create a safe environment, and enhance family stability to reduce future domestic violence, particularly for families of color.
Qualifications:
- Master's degree in social work or closely related field, and two years of post-master's degree experience in a mental health or school setting; or, a Doctoral Degree in Psychology, with a minimum of 2 years post-doc degree experience working in a psychiatric, mental health or school setting.
- Current license as a LMFT or LPCC, with a minimum of 2 years of post-degree experience in a psychiatric, mental health or school setting; Licensed or license eligible as LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker), LP (Licensed Psychologist) or LPCC (Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor), required.
- Demonstrated knowledge of clinical interview techniques to complete assessments that will be used to inform individual, family, and group psychotherapy methods with children and adults.
- Experience working effectively with diverse, highly mobile, socio-economically stressed families, and high risk.
- Valid class "C" Minnesota Driver's License and a satisfactory driving record, reliable vehicle and proof of current insurance.
Benefits and Perks:
Our workforce reflects the community we service, and we work hard to embrace diversity, inclusion, equity, and belonging. The organization encourages everyone at NorthPoint to bring their authentic selves to work every day. We offer a variety of programs and family-friendly benefits to all of our employees.
- Employer Paid Basic Life Insurance Policy, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage
- Hybrid Work Schedules and Flexible Work Hours
The passion and dedication of our employees makes NorthPoint a great place to work! If you are seeking a rewarding and challenging position that makes a difference in the community visit our website at and express your interest under Employment Opportunities Human Services.
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