Therapist Intern

FAMILY & CHILDRENS CENTER•Winona, MN

3d•$1 - $1

About The Position

The Therapist provides mental health assessments and direct-care psychotherapy services to help clients address social, emotional, and mental health challenges and improve their well-being. Reporting to the Clinical Director, the position provides services within the therapist’s scope of expertise and maintains a caseload in which at least 70% of time is allocated to psychotherapy or other billable direct services. The starting wage generally falls within the mid wage range and may vary based on education and experience. The role maintains timely, complete client documentation in accordance with agency policies and applicable standards, including processing required forms in the agency’s electronic health records system. The therapist maintains relevant training and licensure or certification, keeps current with developments and evidence-based practices, and participates in consultation and supervision. The position also participates in agency meetings and may provide community presentations and outreach. In Minnesota, some services may take place in community settings or clients’ homes, and some travel may be required.

Requirements

For Minnesota: a master’s or doctorate degree in one of the following areas: LPCC, MFT, LICSW, LPP, PNP, or Psychiatrist.
Licensed and third-party billable as a mental health professional.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to market services and demonstrate the agency’s mission, vision, and values.
Ability to independently use desktop PC applications, including Google Mail, Microsoft products, and the agency’s electronic health records system (currently Insync).

Responsibilities

Provide psychotherapy within scope of expertise to individuals, couples, families, and groups, including individual, group, family, and in-home therapy, diagnostic and other assessments, and other direct-care services for which trained or qualified.
Maintain a full caseload, with at least 70% of work time allocated to psychotherapy or other billable direct services.
Maintain client files and complete timely documentation of services in accordance with agency policies and governing standards.
Complete required forms and process them in the electronic health records system within timeframes consistent with service and billing requirements.
Complete or maintain training in best practices and evidence-based models, and stay current with developments in the clinical area of expertise.
Share new clinical knowledge with other clinical staff during consultation.
Seek appropriate consultation from a supervisor or other clinicians when encountering challenging cases.
Maintain certification or licensure in good standing and complete required annual staff-development hours.
Participate in individual and/or group supervision, staff meetings, and other agency meetings, committees, or groups as requested.
Provide community presentations or other outreach services as required.