MI/CD Psychotherapist Trainee

Fairview Health Services•Minneapolis, MN

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The MI/CD Psychotherapist Trainee works as part of a multidisciplinary team supporting individuals with mental health and addiction concerns. The position determines clinical interventions for mental illness and/or substance use disorder issues, facilitates therapy, and provides education for patients and families. It facilitates treatment planning, manages cases, and develops transition and discharge plans. The trainee communicates effectively and respectfully with the interdisciplinary team and other contacts, and accepts supervision and consultation from a licensed supervisor in clinical practice. The role is based at UMMC Riverside and is scheduled at 0.1 FTE, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on weekdays and weekends. The employee must pick up at least two shifts per month. Responsibilities include clinical assessment and treatment planning, disposition planning, individual and group-related therapeutic work, and use of evidence-based practices to improve patient outcomes. Behavioral Inpatient units require participation in Behavior Control Situations (BCS); both Behavioral Inpatient and Outpatient units require CPR performance.

Requirements

Master’s degree in psychology, social work, nursing, or a closely related field.
One year of supervised experience in mental health and chemical dependency, including comprehensive assessment and individual, group, and family therapy.
Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC).
LGSW, or eligibility for independent clinical licensure as an LMFT or LPCC.

Responsibilities

Determine clinical interventions for mental illness and/or substance use disorder issues.
Facilitate therapy and provide education for patients and their families.
Facilitate treatment planning and manage each case.
Develop transition and discharge plans.
Communicate effectively and respectfully with the interdisciplinary team and other contacts.
Function as an interdisciplinary team member.
Accept supervision and consultation from a licensed supervisor for clinical practice.
Assess individual patient needs and contribute to treatment and disposition planning.
Conduct group therapy, family therapy, and psycho-education groups.
Use evidence-based standards, guidelines, and care pathways, and incorporate data and information into practice to improve patient outcomes.
Promote evidence-based practice through activities such as using evidence-based policies, attending learning opportunities, participating in councils or projects, developing care standards, presenting, or participating in research.
For Behavioral Inpatient units, respond and participate in Behavior Control Situations (BCS).
Perform CPR for Behavioral Inpatient and Outpatient units.
Perform other duties as assigned.