What are the responsibilities and job description for the Psychotherapist - LGSW WEST position at HealthPartners?
We have an exciting opportunity for a Psychotherapist - LGSW. Service excellence is to be centered on patient care and patient relationships and is the responsibility of all employees. Teamwork is the norm and all employees will be held accountable to work as effective team members. Psychotherapists Trainee provide a broad range of behavioral health services to HealthPartners patients with primary behavioral health problems. Services provided include assessment, diagnosis, psychotherapy, behavioral health education, crisis intervention and emergency services. Participate as a member of an interdependent, interdisciplinary group practice in development and improvement of behavioral health services.
Join our growing organization on our exciting mission to improve health and wellbeing! At HealthPartners, you will find a culture of excellence, compassion, integrity and partnership. By working together in the spirit of partnership, we will improve health and wellbeing, create exceptional experiences for those we serve and make care and coverage more affordable. Picture yourself at HealthPartners and imagine the future successes we could achieve together!
ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Provides high quality, cost effective mental health· assessment and treatment for individuals, families, couples, and groups. Conducts diagnostic assessments and develops an optimal plan of care to accomplish established patient goals. Treatment services provided can include but are not limited to individual psychotherapy, group therapy, couples therapy, family therapy, and crisis intervention services to patients presenting with primary behavioral health problems.
- Maintains records and reports documenting all contacts with patients in accordance with departmental and professional standards under the review of the immediate clinical supervisor.
- Participates in a minimum of 1 hour of individual clinical supervision per week with identified supervisor and an additional hour of either individual or group supervision as determined by the supervisor to meet board supervision requirements.
- Provides coordination and continuity of care when multiple modalities of behavioral and/or medical health care are required by patients, or when multiple providers are involved in the patient's care. Coordinates care with medical personnel and with outside professionals, agencies, and institutions as needed to ensure that patients receive high-quality integrated behavioral healthcare.
- Attends multidisciplinary team conferences to help with treatment planning and receive consultation on challenging cases. Attends other departmental meetings as determined and directed by supervisor.
- Performs patient follow-up including returning phone calls and patient messages, patient letters, and miscellaneous paperwork (e.g., disability forms, FMLA forms, forms for qualification for school services, etc.).
- Participates in training, clinical supervision and mentorship with other behavioral health staff.
- Actively manages caseload in order to meet individual and team productivity goals. Be responsive to the needs of the patient population. Collaborate with other team members, service area members and management staff in planning most effective division of clinical work. Shift focus of practice according to changing needs of the department and patients.
- Follow and comply with all requirements of the MN Board of Social and NASW Code Ethics expectations.
- 10. Complies with all directions given by the clinical supervisor(s) and administrative leader(s) regarding direct patient care and employment expectations.
- 11. Performs special projects and tasks, as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
REQUIRED:
Master’s degree in in one of the following: social work, psychology, marriage and family, nursing, or related field- Current LGSW in Minnesota
- Compliant with Minnesota statue requirements regarding education and licensure status in Minnesota or other jurisdictions
- One year of relevant clinical experience (e.g., diagnostic assessments, individual, family and group counseling)
- Experience working in a multidisciplinary team in a medical/mental health setting
- Experience/training in clinical behavioral health services
- Experience working with culturally/racially diverse clinical populations
- Experience with the fundamental principles for completing diagnostic assessment
PREFERRED:
PHYSICAL REQUIERMENTS:
Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods at a time. Must possess speech, hearing and sight skills to perform the functions of the position. Manual dexterity required. Must be able to speak, read and write English proficiently. Proficiency in other languages may be required.
HealthPartners is recognized nationally for providing outstanding care and experience for patients and members. We offer an excellent salary and benefits package. For more information and to apply go to www.healthpartners.com/careers and search for job ID #62856.
Additional Information:
This position is for a LGSW individual that is wanting to advance their career development in behavioral health care services. The position will provided the needed clinical supervision experience and hours in order to meet criteria for obtaining licensing as a LICSW. Individuals will gain experience providing clinical assessment, treatment planning, and provision of psychotherapy treatment. The position will be supervised by an established clinician who will monitor, review, and provide guidance over the course of treatment. Individuals will also gain experience of providing patient care in primary care clinics and the role of collaboration with medical providers.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
