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Who We Are

Our staff is responsible for enhancing the lives of thousands of individuals living with mental health and substance use issues.

Our inclusive work environment allows for collaboration with team members across all departments. This integrative approach allows us to equip our clients with the tools necessary to create healthy, rewarding lives that support their personal values.

  • Integrity • Client-Centered • Diversity • Community Partnerships
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Why Zumbro Valley Health Center

At Zumbro Valley Health Center, our employees aren't just working - we're building meaningful careers. Our employees have ample opportunities to grow in their profession, share their voice, and make a difference in the lives of their colleagues and clients.

With the perfect blend of compassion, knowledge, and dedication, we are truly honored to be part of our clients' healing journey.

Zumbro Valley Health Center was one of fifteen companies recognized as the “Best Places to Work” in Southeast Minnesota by Workforce Development, Inc.

Work Perks

The hard work and dedication our staff gives don't go unnoticed. Being part of the Zumbro Valley Health Center team means our employees have access to:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability insurance options
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Paid Time Off
• License Reimbursement and Continuing Education programs
• Ability to work from home
• Parental leave
• Flexible schedules
• Opportunities for growth

....and more!

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Career Opportunities

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We offer opportunities in the following areas:

• Administration
• Customer Service
• Mental Health Professions
• Nursing

and more - click 'Start Your Career' to view our current job openings.

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Internship Opportunities

Mental Health – Master’s Level

This internship is designed to provide students with training in the outpatient mental health clinic. The student will be part of a multi-disciplinary team and receive individual and group supervision. Students can expect to complete the following tasks:

  • Clinically assess client and family mental health needs by collecting, evaluating, and documenting information about the client’s situation, personal and family needs, and personal and family strengths.

  • Develop service plans in cooperation with the client and other providers, establishing mutually agreed upon goals, expectations and services that build upon client strengths and assets.

  • Coordinate and make referrals for needed services in order that each client may function to the best of her/his ability.

  • Perform individual, family and group therapy to assigned clients.

  • Provide crisis intervention as needed for assigned cases and in support of other therapist’s cases when they are not available.

  • Provide case and program consultation to other community caregivers as requested.

  • Provide psycho-education and in-service training to community caregivers and the general public.

Mental Health – Master’s Level

Mental Health – Residential – Master’s Level

This internship gives students an opportunity to provide direct and indirect clinical services to residents of Intensive Residential Treatment Services (IRTS). Due to our facility providing client care 24/7, we offer flexible hours. The student will work with the treatment team to complete Diagnostic Assessments, assist with various unit projects, facilitate treatment and psycho-educational groups and carry a caseload of at least 1-2 clients. Client caseload responsibilities include:

  • Coordinating with client’s case manager/treatment team and making referrals for any recommended services.

  • Assist and advocate for client needs as appropriate.

  • Provide 1:1 counseling sessions with assigned clients a minimum of one time per week.

  • Complete assessments at intake, 30 day, 60 day and discharge.

  • Facilitate treatment planning and discharge coordination.

Mental Health – Residential – Master’s Level

Substance Use - LADC

This internship is designed to provide students with training in the substance use spectrum. The student will be part of a multi-disciplinary team and receive individual supervision. Students can expect to complete the following tasks:

  • Provide service to clients in the substance use programs that include outpatient programming and inpatient detoxification.

  • Build addiction counseling skills in a supervised clinical setting leading to independent practice through the 12 core functions.

  • Complete substance use disorder evaluations, providing group co-facilitation, sit in on individual counseling, develop treatment planning and after care plans, and teach independent living skills to clients.

  • Assure client safety, make contact with social services, law enforcement, probation officers, and court officials, as needed.

  • Responsible for accurate documentation of observations and concerns.

  • Attend and participate in clinical meetings, attend supervision weekly, become trained on intake procedures and the electronic medical record system.

  • Meet weekly with their LADC supervisor to discuss progress, experiences, set goals and review hours.

  • Have all documentation signed off by an LADC and/or LADC supervisor, as necessary.

Substance Use - LADC

At Zumbro Valley Health Center, we provide a full spectrum of services to clients who seek help for mental illness, substance use, or other medical conditions. Our staff are passionate about ensuring clients receive the support they need in order to manage or recover from their illness.

If you have a passion for serving the underserved or those with barriers to access needed healthcare, this is the place for you. Start your career here with an internship or practicum! We offer several options with the ability to work across the spectrum of programs available at our agency.

We also have a unique opportunity for individuals of color or LGBTQ+ to participate in a grant we have received from the Minnesota Department of Human Services. If you are a person of color or LGBTQ+ and would like to be considered for this grant please contact us for additional information.

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Internship Application Deadlines

Fall 2022

- Still accepting applications

Spring 2023

- Applications accepted until October 31st

- Internship interviews conducted the week of November 7th

- Internship decisions made by November 11th

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