Mental Health Program Therapist - Saint Paul, United States - Allina Health Systems

Description

Number of Job Openings Available:
1


Date Posted:
March 05, 2024


Department:
Mental Health Services Program Therapy Staff


Shift:
Day/Evening (United States of America)


Shift Length:
10 hour shift


Hours Per Week:
30


Union Contract:
Non-Union


Weekend Rotation:
Other


Job Summary:

In this position the primary responsibilities will be to lead group therapy sessions for 3 adult mental in-patient and 1geriatric mental health in-patient unit.

Responsible for planning, leading, and documenting group and individual therapy sessions for patients with acute, chronic and persistent mental illness and chemical dependency.

Assessing patient needs and adapt sessions based on cognitive, behavioral, and emotional needs of the patients.

Allina Health has a robust Mental Health and Addiction Clinical Service Line that offers the full continuum of care including integration, specialty outpatient clinics, addiction and co-occurring services, partial hospitalization and day treatment, and inpatient care.

There are more than 290 mental health and addiction clinicians dedicated to the highest quality patient care across 45 primary care clinics, 6 integrated psychiatry locations, 4 hospital-based clinics, 15 partial and day treatment programs, 15 Allina and affiliated Emergency Departments, and 7 hospitals with 270 inpatient beds.

The Mental Health and Addiction Clinical Service Line is led by both psychiatry and psychology clinical leadership, in partnership with operations to advance mental health care for patients across Allina Health.

Key Position Details:

• Open to Recreation Therapy, Music Therapy, Art Therapy, Movement and Dance Therapy, or other related fields.
• 1 Weekend a month

* .75 FTE (60-hours per 2-week pay period)

• 10-Hour Shifts Day/Evening (8a-630p)
• Benefit Eligible
• Prior history working with acute, chronic and persistent mental illness in adults preferred.
• Training or experience in trauma informed care practices and motivational interviewing is preferred

Job Description:
Principle Responsibilities

• Assessment:
• Assess level of risk to self and others.
• Assess level of patient functioning.
• Evaluate for programming needs.
• Document as required and notify team of risk assessment.
• Plan and conduct therapies.
• Assess patient and family needs.
• Assign patient to specific group and/or individual therapies according to treatment plan.
• Conduct groups and individual therapies as scheduled.
• Case manages assigned patients and works with team to provide optimal care.
• Promotes role in maintaining a safe environment for patients, visitors and employees.
• Follow safety/security procedures for emergency and non-emergency situations.
• Report and document safety concerns.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Master's degree in psychology or related field required or
• Bachelor's degree may consider bachelor's, if hired prior to 2010 and have a minimum of 5 years of experience in individual and group therapy required
• 2 to 5 Years in mental health field required
• Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker - MN Board of Social Work preferred upon hire or
• Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialists - National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification preferred upon hire or
• Licensed Professional Counselor - MN Board of Behavioral Health & Therapy preferred upon hire or
• Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor - MN Board of Behavioral Health & Therapy preferred upon hire or
• Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist - MN Board of Marriage and Family Therapy preferred upon hire and
• BLS Tier - Basic Life Support - Multisource preferred within 60 Days
• Code Green within 60 Days required

Physical Demands


Medium Work*:
Lifting weight Up to 32 lbs. occasionally (*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), Up to 25 lbs. frequently