Psychotherapist - Non-Credentialed - Casual (PRN)

Essentia Health • Duluth, MN

24d • $30 - $45

About The Position

Be part of something truly life-changing. At Essentia Health, our mission is to make a healthy difference in people’s lives. As a Psychotherapist working with patients recovering from traumatic injuries—such as strokes or amputations—you’ll play a key role in helping them and their families navigate life after significant change. This is a rehabilitation psychology focused position on the acute inpatient rehabilitation unit. Your focus will be assessment and treatment of grief, mood, and cognitive functioning of patients following significant neurological and/or functional change. Join our team and help patients reclaim independence and hope.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in social work, psychology, marriage and family therapy, or related field.
• No certification or licensure requirements
• Training will be provided; specific experience in rehabilitation psychology or a hospital setting is not required.

Responsibilities

• Support patients and their families in adjusting to life after a traumatic injury (e.g., stroke, amputation), helping them adapt to a new level of independence and daily functioning.
• Conduct cognitive assessments focused on memory, attention, problem-solving, and executive functioning.
• Implement individualized cognitive rehabilitation plans to improve functional thinking and promote independence.
• Perform cognitive remediation—assessing functional application of thinking processes and identifying strategies for improvement.
• Administer standardized assessments as required by Medicare, including the PHQ, BIMS, and CAM at both admission and discharge.
• Works collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient well-being, promote emotional adjustment, provide family support, and facilitate patient engagement in the rehabilitation process.
• Expand your impact by cross-training in the Adult Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP), helping bridge care between physical rehabilitation and mental health support.

Benefits

• 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 [phone].

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level