Psychotherapist (LICSW) - Parks Rapids, MN or Detroit Lakes, MN - Park Rapids, United States - Essentia Health

Description

This is to include but is not limited to individual, group, and family therapy, mental health intakes and assessments, diagnostics, and coordination of treatment services for the patient.

Seeking a full-time, 1.0 FTE Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) to become an integrated component of our primary care team based in Park Rapids, MN and/or Detroit Lakes, MN.

Our exceptional team of primary care physicians and advanced practice professionals utilize best practice methods to provide an environment that is engaged, innovative, value-driven and proactive in the care of our patients.

Enjoy the pleasures of residing in a community of true Americana with great schools, safe neighborhoods and a strong economy.

• 1.0 FTE, full-time position with FT benefits; Monday-Friday 8a-5p
• Based in Park Rapids or Detroit Lakes with outreach to Walker and Menahga clinics.
• Case load would be both Adult and Peds outpatients (no inpatient responsibilities)
• Work within an interdisciplinary team of primary care providers, psychologists, LICSWs, NPs, and psychiatrists
• Mental Health Training, MSW required
• Management of psychosocial aspects of chronic and acute diseases.
• Application of behavioral principles to address lifestyle and health risk issues.
• Consultation and co-management in the treatment of mental disorders and psychosocial issues

• In collaboration with the primary care provider, provider would treat and manage mental health and psychosocial issues
• Conducts client intakes, focusing on diagnostic and functional evaluations, then makes recommendations to the primary care provider concerning the clients' treatment goals and plan
• Provides consultation to the primary care providers to enhance their skill and effectiveness in treating mental health problems
• Gives primary care providers timely feedback the client's about care, treatment recommendations and progress via documentation in the client's record and verbal feedback;
• Assists, to the extent feasible, in the clients' community functioning by helping with public benefits, vocational rehabilitation, social support, housing, etc.
• Appropriately documents the clients' progress and diagnostic information in the treatment chart to sync with EMR interface and billing

• Has excellent working knowledge of evidence-based treatments for medical and mental health conditions.
• Has ability to work through brief client contacts as well as to make quick and accurate clinical assessments of mental and behavioral conditions.
• Is comfortable working with an interdisciplinary team, and has strong communication skills.
• Has the ability to design and implement clinical pathways and protocols for treatment of selected chronic conditions.

• Graduate of an accredited LICSW program and licensed/ability to obtain license in state of MN, willing to obtain ND license within 6 months.
• Successful completion of Essentia Health credentialing process prior to practice.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, sexual identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran Status.