Mental Health Therapist

MnTC•Duluth, MN

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Be the backbone of hope and healing. At Minnesota Adult & Teen Challenge, every role matters in helping people overcome addiction and find a new path forward. Whether you’re working directly with clients or supporting behind the scenes, your contributions make recovery possible. In return, we offer a values-driven workplace, supportive managers, and opportunities to grow. That commitment has earned us recognition from Newsweek as a Best Addiction Treatment Center and seven straight Star Tribune Top Workplace awards.

Requirements

Master’s degree in behavioral sciences or related field.
Current MN state licensure as a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or Licensed Psychologist (LP) – in good standing.
Ability to learn new technology while gaining proficiency in EMR/EHRs; gain proficiency in new technologies.
At least 1 year of freedom from problematic substances.
Must be comfortable working with people with life-controlling challenges, including mental health and addiction.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to effectively manage time.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with clients, staff, and leadership.
The ability to live and work by MnTC’s culture of honor & core values – practicing compassion, hospitality, respect, integrity, servanthood, and trust.
Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations
Ability to exercise balanced judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions, and to handle difficult or confrontational situations in a calm, consistent and compassionate manner.

Responsibilities

Conduct diagnostic assessments to identify and understand mental health conditions and disorders.
Collaborate with clients to develop a treatment plan based on specific needs and goals of client.
Provide individual psychotherapy utilizing evidence-based practices and help clients develop coping skills to improve overall mental health and psychological wellbeing.
Provide co-occurring group therapy consisting of psychoeducation, process and skills-based interventions.
Collaborate with providers for medication management.
Responsible for complying with federal and state statutes, upholding ethical standards established and implied by the profession, DHS rules and regulations, etc.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation and billing, per MN Statute Sec. 245I.08.
Participate in weekly multidisciplinary team meetings and mental health consult meetings to review and update client progress notes.
Initiate and maintain ongoing communication with client referrals.
Facilitate crisis intervention to ensure the safety and wellbeing of clients.