PSYCHOTHERAPIST - Pediatric Outpatient - Duluth, MN

Essentia Health • Duluth, MN

80d

About The Position

The Psychotherapist position at Essentia Health involves providing therapeutic and diagnostic services to patients, including individual, group, and family therapy, mental health intakes and assessments, and coordination of treatment services. The role requires a high level of customer service skills to establish and enhance positive relationships with patients, co-workers, and others. The position focuses on treating patients aged 6-17, with an emphasis on ages 6-12, and involves planning and delivering mental health treatment using accepted psychotherapeutic modalities.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or other license-eligible degree.
• Licensed as an LICSW, LPCC, or LMFT if practicing in Minnesota.
• Licensed as an LCSW, LPCC, or LMFT if practicing in Wisconsin.
• Able to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Be able to communicate effectively with patients, families, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Plans and delivers mental health treatment for adult, adolescent, and/or children using generally accepted psychotherapeutic modalities.
• Accurately assesses and diagnoses the complaints presented by the patient and develops an age-appropriate treatment plan in consultation with the patient and family.
• Understands and applies the diagnostic criteria in the DSM 5, ICD-10 and other current diagnostic lexicons utilized by Essentia Health.
• Makes appropriate decisions to involve others in the care of the patient and effectively engages their involvement through case conferences, consultation and/or referrals.
• Delivers individual, group, or family therapy as prescribed by the treatment plan, continuously evaluating progress and revising the plan when indicated.
• Ensures that treatment planning and discharge planning reflects the standards and boundaries of regulatory agencies and third party payers.
• Accurately documents all clinical activities and treatment provided within the medical record time parameters defined by Essentia Health.

Benefits

• Generous compensation and benefit package.
• CME License renewals are reimbursed.
• Excellent work/life balance.
• EPIC Electronic Medical Record system.
• A variety of settings to choose from to work as a Psychotherapist.
• Growth potential.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees