Licensed Therapist

City of Lincoln; Moorhead (MN); On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Solutions is seeking a licensed mental health clinician to join the outpatient team. The role involves providing evidence-based psychotherapy to children and adults, conducting diagnostic assessments, and coordinating care with other providers.

Must hold a master’s or doctoral degree and be licensed in an appropriate credential, with eligibility for third-party credentialing. The position includes clinical and administrative responsibilities, with standard business hours Mon-Fri and travel as

Qualifications

• Must possess a master’s or doctoral degree and be licensed in one of: Psychologist, LCSW, LICSW, LPCC, or LMFT.
• Must be eligible for third party credentialing.
• Background check required.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, group, or family psychotherapy to assigned clients.
• Conduct diagnostic assessments as required for third party payers.
• Ensure services are medically necessary and evidence-based.
• Develop initial treatment plans and periodic reviews.
• Coordinate care with other providers; provide case consultations as needed.
• Clinical supervision as assigned.
• Complete timely notes and documentation for billing.

Skills

People skills

Empathy

Crisis management

Rapport building

Discretion

Persistence

Education

Master's or Doctoral degree

Job description

• Base Pay $75,000.00 / Year
• Employee Type Exempt FT

• Name Human Resources
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Summary/Objective

This position works as part of the multi-disciplinary treatment team within Solutions’ Outpatient Services and provides assessment and intervention services for children and adults with a wide range of mental health disorders. It conducts diagnostic assessments to determine mental health conditions and service needs. It provides evidence-based mental health treatment within the parameters of documented training and supervised work experience and internal or external referrals as needed.

Required Education and Experience

Must posses a master’s or doctoral degree and be a Licensed Psychologist, a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, or a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Must be eligible for third party credentialing. Must pass a background check. This position requires excellent “people” skills, including sincerity, discretion, rapport, empathy, and persistence in the face of resistance. It also requires the intellectual skills to be able to conceptualize cases and plan for effective treatment, including crisis management.

Essential Functions

Clinical Responsibilities

• Provision of individual, group, or family psychotherapy to assigned clients, within competency areas.
• Conduct diagnostic assessments as assigned, collecting areas of information expected by third party payers.
• Ensure services provided are medically necessary and evidence-based.
• Develop an initial treatment plans at the onset of therapy; complete periodic treatment plan reviews in keeping with program standards.
• Coordination of care with other service providers, as appropriate.
• Case consultation as clinically indicated.
• Clinical supervision as assigned.

Administrative Responsibilities

• Complete notes for services rendered in a timely manner, in keeping with policy and providing justification for diagnoses and treatment or service recommendations.
• Provide required information for billing to third party vendors (e.g., prior approval for managed care/insurance as needed).
• Maintain professional licensure requirements, including continuing education.
• Participate in mandatory agency trainings, as scheduled.
• Attend outpatient and administrative meetings as assigned.
• Attend scheduled case consultation meetings, in keeping with standards.
• Contribute to the development of agency policies and procedures as assigned.
• Complete time and expense sheets bi-weekly.

Professional Expectations

• Direct communication with colleagues.
• Displaying a positive attitude about the job and the agency.
• Resolving problems in a constructive manner.
• Marketing and development of clinical services within the agency.
• Representing the agency in a positive light at all times.
• Representing the field of mental health providers in a professional manner.
• Working in a positive and cooperative manner with others, providing clinical leadership and direction.
• Showing flexibility when situations change, and re-prioritizing work tasks when needed.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

Under normal circumstances the employee will need to have the physical capacity to continuously use his/her hands for simple and firm grasping and fine manipulation. Occasionally the employee will be required to lift up to 20 pounds, push/pull items, squat, kneel, stoop, bend, and twist upper body.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, hours are generally between 8-5.

Travel

Some travel may be required.

AAP/EEO Statement

Solutions does not discriminate in employment with regard to race, creed, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, age, gender, sexual orientation, or number of dependents. As part of the Solutions team, no provider or staff member shall aid, coerce, or conspire to cause a termination or resignation of another team member because of illegal discriminatory factors.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.