Psychotherapist Trainee

Fairview Health Services•Edina, MN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Psychotherapist Trainee is part of Fairview’s Mental Health Crisis Care Team, which provides in-person and telehealth services across Fairview Emergency Department settings. The position is primarily on-site at Fairview Southdale Emergency Department and EmPATH unit, where the clinician works collaboratively with psychiatry, medical providers, and interdisciplinary teams to support youth and adults experiencing crises. Under supervision, the clinician conducts crisis and diagnostic assessments, determines clinical interventions, facilitates therapy, and provides education to patients and families. The role includes treatment planning, transition and discharge planning, crisis support, behavioral assessments, referrals, and coordination with community providers. Supervision and consultation with a licensed supervisor are integral to practice. The clinician develops and manages individualized treatment plans that account for age, culture, diagnosis, and level of functioning, reassessing plans as needed. Responsibilities also include maintaining interdisciplinary assessment tools, coordinating appropriate levels of care, providing individual, couples, family, and group therapy, and completing thorough, timely documentation. The role supports evidence-based practice through policy development, literature reviews, research, and learning activities.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or a closely related field.
Completed clinical education and internship requirements.
Licensure or provisional licensure by the Minnesota Board of Social Work as an LGSW, or progress toward independent licensure as an LMFT or LPCC.
Obtain Basic Life Support certification before the start date.
Proficiency with electronic health records and computer-based platforms.
Ability to multitask effectively.

Nice To Haves

Three or more years of experience in crisis counseling or clinical therapy.
Prior experience in hospital or emergency department settings.

Responsibilities

Conduct crisis and diagnostic assessments.
Determine appropriate clinical interventions.
Facilitate therapy and provide education to patients and families.
Develop, facilitate, manage, and reassess individualized treatment plans.
Complete and update interdisciplinary assessment tools weekly.
Coordinate disposition and discharge planning, including determining appropriate levels of care.
Provide crisis support and conduct behavioral assessments.
Interface with government agencies, complete referrals, and communicate with community providers.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care.
Provide individual, couples, and family therapy, as well as psycho-education groups.
Complete thorough and timely documentation.
Participate in evidence-based practice activities, including policy development, literature reviews, research, and learning activities.
Consult with and receive supervision from a licensed supervisor.