Psychotherapist

Essentia Health•Duluth, MN

About The Position

To provide therapeutic services and diagnostic services to patients. This is to include but is not limited to individual, group, and family therapy, mental health intakes and assessments, diagnostics, and coordination of treatment services for the patient. Position requires high level of customer service skills to establish and enhance positive relationships with patients, co-workers, and others. Plans and delivers mental health treatment for adult, adolescent, and/or children using generally accepted psychotherapeutic modalities of treatment. Ages 8 and up. Accurately assesses and diagnoses the complaints presented by the patient and develops an age-appropriate treatment plan in consultation with the patient and family, as appropriate. 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. Able to understand and incorporate psychiatric and psychological assessments and recommendations into the treatment plan of the patient. Delivers individual, group or family therapy as prescribed by the treatment plan, continuously evaluating progress and revising the plan when indicated. Recognizes when maximum benefits have been attained from treatment and enlists the patient in planning for discharge. Ensures that treatment planning and discharge planning reflects the standards and boundaries of regulatory agencies and third party payers, including timely completion of prior authorizations. Accurately documents all clinical activities and treatment provided within the medical record time parameters defined by Essentia Health. Performs Essentia-wide duties as requested by the designated Essentia leader. Upholds Essentia Health’s mission, vision, values and ethical standards and demonstrate the behavioral and service expectations as defined in our policies and procedures.

Requirements

Licensed to practice psychotherapy in the state in which the position is based.
Licensed or license-eligible to provide telehealth services in other states in the market
Minnesota: Licensed Independent Clinical Social Workers (LICSW) or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) or Licensed Professional Counselor or (LPC) or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)
Wisconsin and North Dakota: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) or Licensed Professional Counselor or (LPC) or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)
East Market (only): Accredited as Clinical Supervisor for the Minnesota Board of Social Work within first year of hire
High level of customer service skills to establish and enhance positive relationships with patients, co-workers, and others.

Responsibilities

Provide therapeutic services and diagnostic services to patients.
Provide individual, group, and family therapy.
Perform mental health intakes and assessments and diagnostics.
Coordinate treatment services for patients.
Plan and deliver mental health treatment for adult, adolescent, and/or children using generally accepted psychotherapeutic modalities of treatment.
Accurately assess and diagnose the complaints presented by the patient and develops an age-appropriate treatment plan in consultation with the patient and family, as appropriate.
Understand and apply the diagnostic criteria in the DSM 5, ICD-10 and other current diagnostic lexicons utilized by Essentia Health.
Make appropriate decisions to involve others in the care of the patient, and effectively engages their involvement through case conferences, consultation and/or referrals.
Understand and incorporate psychiatric and psychological assessments and recommendations into the treatment plan of the patient.
Deliver individual, group or family therapy as prescribed by the treatment plan, continuously evaluating progress and revising the plan when indicated.
Recognize when maximum benefits have been attained from treatment and enlists the patient in planning for discharge.
Ensure that treatment planning and discharge planning reflects the standards and boundaries of regulatory agencies and third party payers, including timely completion of prior authorizations.
Accurately document all clinical activities and treatment provided within the medical record time parameters defined by Essentia Health.
Perform Essentia-wide duties as requested by the designated Essentia leader.
Uphold Essentia Health’s mission, vision, values and ethical standards and demonstrate the behavioral and service expectations as defined in our policies and procedures.