Psychotherapist - Adult Outpatient - Brainerd, MN

Building Location

• St
• Josephs
• Medical
• Center
• Department: 4281200 PSYCHIATRY - LPSY

Job Description

• Provide diagnostic assessments, psychotherapy, appropriate referrals, and care coordination to Essentia Health patients. Thirty-five of forty hours per week are available for patient care. Position requires a high level of customer service skills to establish and enhance positive relationships with patients, co-workers, and referral sources. Education Qualifications: ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND ACCOUNTABILITIES · Plans, delivers, and documents mental health treatment for adults, adolescents, and/or children using generally accepted psychotherapeutic modalities of treatment. · Accurately assesses and diagnoses the complaints presented by the patient and develops an age-appropriate treatment plan in consultation with the patient and family, as appropriate. · Understands and applies the diagnostic criteria in the DSM 5, ICD-10 and other current diagnostic lexicons utilized by Essentia Health. · Makes appropriate decisions to involve others in the care of the patient, and effectively supports their involvement through case conferences, consultation and/or referrals. · Understands and incorporates psychiatric and psychological assessments and recommendations into the treatment plan of the patient. · Delivers individual, group or family therapy as prescribed by the treatment plan, continuously evaluating progress and revising the plan when indicated. · Recognizes when maximum benefits have been attained from treatment and enlists the patient in planning for discharge. · Ensures that treatment planning and discharge planning reflects the standards and boundaries of regulatory agencies and third party payers, including timely completion of prior authorizations. · Accurately documents all clinical activities and treatment provided within the medical record time parameters defined by Essentia Health.
• Uses grant supported time to provide screening and connections to care for patients receiving primary care at Essentia. · Performs Essentia-wide duties as requested by the designated Essentia leader. · Upholds Essentia Health’s mission, vision, values and ethical standards and demonstrates the behavioral and service expectations as defined in our policies and procedures. WORKING ENVIRONMENT: This position works weekdays. Work is performed in an office environment that is well lit and ventilated and reasonably quiet. Some travel to neighboring clinics may be required. Essentia Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. RECRUITMENT CONTACT: Delaney Kennedy Email: delaney.kennedy@essentiahealth.org Licensure/Certification Qualifications: Certification/Licensure Requirements: Licensed to practice psychotherapy in the state in which the position is based. Licensed or license-eligible to provide telehealth services in other states in the market Education and/or years' experience required: Master’s degree in social work, marriage and family therapy, psychology, or clinical counseling. Licensure/Certifications required: LICSW, LPCC, LMFT in Minnesota. Essentia Health will consider applicants who require supervised experience to obtain independent licensure. Initial post-graduate license is required. FTE: 1 Possible Remote/Hybrid Option: Shift Rotation: Day Rotation (United States of America) Shift Start Time: Shift End Time: Weekends: Holidays: No Call Obligation: No Union: Union Posting Deadline: Compensation Range: $70,595.20 - $105,892.80 Employee Benefits at Essentia Health: At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000. To search for more jobs, please CLICK HERE. Find more than a job. Find more in yourself. Find your calling. Essentia Health seeks employees who embrace our commitment to patient- and family-centered care in communities both large and small. We're looking for people who are committed to making patients and their families feel known and understood. People who understand what it means to be Here with you. People who are willing to use their strengths to help others. Our Values Quality | Hospitality | Respect | Joy | Justice | Stewardship | Teamwork Essentia Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Essentia Health does not discriminate in employment because of age, color, creed, culture, disability (physical or mental), ethnicity, familial status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, language, local Human Rights Commission activity, national origin, military service, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or public assistance status. Job offers are contingent upon successful completion of post-offer screenings. Screenings includes verification of your legal right to work in the United States, a health screening and immunization review, verification of applicable licensure, certifications, education, and experience, and background checks including criminal, urine drug screen and MVR where required.