Psychotherapist Trainee

Fairview Health Services•Fridley, MN

About The Position

The Psychotherapist Trainee conducts diagnostic assessments under the supervised practice of a fully licensed and system credentialed supervisor. This role involves determining clinical interventions, facilitating therapy, and providing education for patients and their families. Key responsibilities include facilitating treatment planning, managing each case, and developing transition/discharge plans. The trainee is expected to communicate effectively and respectfully with interdisciplinary teams and all other contacts, functioning as an integral team member. They must accept supervision and consultation with a licensed supervisor for all clinical practice functions.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work, or closely related field
Completion of clinical education and internship as required by graduate program
Be licensed or provisionally licensed by the MN Board of Social Work as LGSW, or be working towards independent licensure as an LMFT, or LPCC

Responsibilities

Conduct diagnostic assessment under the supervised practice of fully licensed and system credentialed supervisor
Determine clinical interventions
Facilitate therapy and provide education for patients and their families
Facilitate treatment planning and manage each case
Responsible for development of transition/discharge plan
Communicate effectively and respectfully with others, including interdisciplinary teams and all other contacts
Function as an interdisciplinary team member
Accept supervision and consultation with a licensed supervisor for the functions of this position in their clinical practice
Demonstrate clinical competence in the treatment planning process
Coordinate/facilitate the development of treatment plan by collaborating with patient, family and interdisciplinary team
Develop an individualized plan based on age, social and cultural considerations, clinical diagnosis, level of functioning and other relevant needs
Implement, reassess and adjust treatment plan as necessary
Demonstrate clinical competence to assess individual patient needs
Complete an interdisciplinary assessment tool with each patient
Update interdisciplinary assessments tool each week
Demonstrate clinical competence in disposition planning
Interface with government agencies such as court, ombudsmen, county services
Complete referral process for next level of care
Communicate to other providers in the community
Set up intake appointments
Complete needed paperwork to facilitate this process i.e. applications, letters of recommendation, etc
Demonstrate clinical competency to partner with multi-disciplinary team in the treatment planning process
Assist in developing an individualized plan based on age, social and cultural considerations, clinical diagnosis, level of functioning and other relevant needs
Communicate frequently and effectively with interdisciplinary team to ensure continuity and coordination of care
Ensure documentation is thorough, timely, legible and clinically appropriate and meets regulatory requirements
Demonstrate competence in developing a clinically relevant transition/discharge plan
Collaborate with patient, family, and provide input to interdisciplinary team in developing a discharge plan
Develop discharge plan based on age, social and cultural considerations, clinical diagnosis and level of functioning and other relevant needs
Document thoroughly, timely, legible and clinically appropriate
Demonstrate clinical competence in conducting group therapy, family therapy and psycho-education groups
Provide individual, couples and family therapy
Demonstrate the ability to advance evidence based practice by utilizing standards, guidelines and pathways for care delivery
Incorporate data and information into practice to continually improve care and practice so that patient outcomes are enhanced
Promote a culture of evidence based practice by participation in activities such as utilizing evidence based policies, attending learning opportunities, membership in practice/research councils, evidence based practice projects, journal clubs, literature reviews, development of standards/pathways/guidelines, presentations, or research studies
Demonstrate ability to provide care or service adjusting approaches to reflect developmental level and cultural differences of population served
Partner with patient care giver in care/decision making
Communicate in a respective manner
Ensure a safe, secure environment
Individualize plan of care to meet patient needs
Modify clinical interventions based on population served
Provide patient education based on an assessment of learning needs of patient/care giver
Fulfill all organizational requirements
Complete all required learning relevant to the role
Comply with all relevant laws, regulation and policies
Participate with supervision- attend individual and/or group supervision as agreed upon
Perform other duties as assigned