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

Allina Health; Buffalo (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Consultant to join their multidisciplinary team. In this role, you will provide solution-focused therapy and collaborate with various healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care. This position offers a supportive environment that fosters professional growth and well-being, along with competitive compensation and a generous benefits package. Join a forward-thinking organization that values the mental health of both its patients and staff, and be part of a mission to enhance community wellness.

Benefits

Retention Bonus of $6,000

40 hours of front-loaded Paid Time Off

Competitive salary and benefits package

Career support and continuing education opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Short-term/Long-term Disability

Life Insurance

Paid Caregiver Leave

Qualifications

• Experience in providing solution-focused therapy to patients.
• Ability to collaborate with healthcare providers for comprehensive care.

Responsibilities

• Provide crisis consultation and de-escalation to patients.
• Coordinate care for patients across various service lines.
• Assess conditions related to crisis and life events.

Skills

Therapeutic Techniques

Crisis Intervention

Patient Assessment

Collaboration with Healthcare Providers

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

Job description

Number of Job Openings Available:

1

Date Posted:

May 01, 2025

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-NCT

Weekend Rotation:

None

Job Summary:

As a Mental Health Consultant / Licensed Therapist with Allina Health, you will find an environment that fosters your professional growth and well-being. Our LICSWs/psychotherapists work in a multidisciplinary team that may include psychiatric providers, nursing teams, and mental health practitioners to provide the best possible care to our patients and the community.

Key Position Details:

Our therapists job responsibilities include individual therapy, performing mental health diagnostic assessments, collecting, and evaluating information about client/patient situations, establishing and updating treatment goals, and completing discharges with program participants.

As a licensed therapist (LICSW, Mental Health Consultant or Psychotherapist), you will also maintainaccurate patient records and collaborate with other healthcare providers to provide comprehensive care.

Highlights of this role:

• This role is eligible for a $6,000.00 retention bonus!

• 40 hours of front-loaded Paid Time Off

• Competitive salary and benefits package

• An established environment that safeguards provider well-being.

• Support your work by providing you with the resources and environment you need to succeed, which include vast resources for patients requiring unique services, with the goal of serving the needs of our community.

• Our licensed therapists receive career support in a variety of ways such as, monthly continuing education opportunities, tuition and CME reimbursements, and clinical supervision to Therapist Trainees.

Location:

303 Catlin St
Lower Level
Buffalo, MN 55313

(Northwestern Suburb of Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN)

Next Steps:

If you are interested in having a discovery conversation and learning more about how we can support your goals, please apply to this posting.

Job Description:

Principle Responsibilities

• Provides solution-focused therapy to patients independently and/or in conjunction with mental health provider.
• Provides crisis consultation and de-escalation to patients in person and/or virtually
• Collaborates with Primary Care/Women's Health teams and community supports
• Supports patients and primary care team/mental health providers in achieving patient care goals.
• Reinforces provider communication about plan of care.
• Identifies barriers to meeting patient goals and communicate to care team.
• Coordinates care for patients across the primary care, specialties, and mental health service lines
• Assesses conditions related to crisis and life events.
• Triage patients with known mental health issues and provide same-day and short-term ongoing access to mental health therapy
• Screens for basic health needs and align services to assist.
• 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.
• Identifies needs for community or public agency services

Job Requirements

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

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

Pay Range

Pay Range: $34.83 to $47.74 per hourThe pay described reflects the base hiring pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work.

Benefit Summary

Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That's why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive - not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being - mind, body, spirit and community - of you and your family members.

Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes up to $100 in well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey.

In addition, Allina Health offers employee resources groups (ERGs) -- voluntary, employee-led groups that serve as a resource for members and organizations by fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace aligned with the organization's mission, values, goals, business practices, and objectives. Allina Health also engages employees in various community involvement and volunteering events.

Benefits include:

• Medical/Dental

• PTO/Time Away

• Retirement Savings Plans

• Life Insurance

• Short-term/Long-term Disability

• Paid Caregiver Leave

• Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)

• Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable

• Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

• Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer

*Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.