Mental Health Consultant - Licensed Therapist (Social Worker/Psychotherapist) - LICSW

Allina Health; Buffalo (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a licensed mental health expert to provide essential therapy services within primary care and women’s health clinics. This role involves conducting mental health assessments, offering individual and family therapy, and ensuring immediate access to mental health services. With a focus on collaboration and patient care, the position emphasizes crisis consultation and effective communication with care teams. Join a dedicated team committed to improving mental health outcomes and making a meaningful impact in the community. This is a fantastic opportunity for professionals passionate about mental health and patient support.

Benefits

$6,000 retention bonus

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work or related field required.
• 2+ years in licensed practice preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides solution-focused therapy to patients independently.
• Coordinates care for patients across various service lines.
• Assesses conditions related to crisis and life events.

Skills

Mental Health Assessment

Crisis Consultation

Solution-Focused Therapy

Collaboration with Care Teams

Patient Triage

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Licensed Ind Clinical Social Worker

Tools

BLS Tier 1 - Basic Life Support

Job description

Number of Job Openings Available: 1

Date Posted: November 22, 2024

Department: 62884305 Mental Health Consultants

Shift: Day/Evening (United States of America)

Shift Length: 8 hour shift

Hours Per Week: 40

Union Contract: Non-Union

Weekend Rotation: None

Job Summary: Provides collaboration and consultation by acting as the licensed mental health expert embedded within the primary care and women’s health clinics. Performs mental health diagnostic assessment and provides individual, family and group therapy with the established program(s) and services. Provides immediate/same-day and short-term ongoing access to ambulatory mental health therapy through partnership with the primary care and women’s health team. Responsible for mental health assessment, diagnostics, triage and short-term ongoing clinical therapy along with connecting and referring patients to appropriate mental health services as needed.

Key Position Details:

This position is eligible for a $6,000 retention bonus.

Group therapy is not part of the clinical service offered for this position currently.

Job Description:

Principle Responsibilities

1. Provides solution-focused therapy to patients independently and/or in conjunction with mental health provider.
2. Provides crisis consultation and de-escalation to patients in person and/or virtually.
3. Collaborates with Primary Care/Women’s Health teams and community supports.
4. Supports patients and primary care team/mental health providers in achieving patient care goals.
5. Reinforces provider communication about plan of care.
6. Identifies barriers to meeting patient goals and communicates to care team.
7. Coordinates care for patients across the primary care, specialties, and mental health service lines.
8. Assesses conditions related to crisis and life events.
9. Triage patients with known mental health issues and provide same-day and short-term ongoing access to mental health therapy.
10. Screens for basic health needs and aligns services to assist.
11. Consults, refers and coordinates interventions in cases of suspected or actual situations of child or adult abuse and neglect or forms of domestic violence or sexual abuse.
12. Identifies needs for community or public agency services.

Job Requirements

1. Master's degree in Social Work or related field required.
2. 2+ years in licensed practice preferred.
3. Licensed Ind Clinical Social Worker - MN Board of Social Work required.
4. BLS Tier 1 - Basic Life Support - Multisource preferred within 60 Days.

Physical Address: Allina Health - Buffalo Clinic 303 Catlin St Lower Level, Buffalo, MN 55313

Physical Demands:
Sedentary:
Lifting weight up to 10 lbs. occasionally, negligible weight frequently.