Outpatient Therapist - MHI

Intermountain Healthcare Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 72,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Intermountain Health is seeking a Mental Health Specialist within the MHI model to work with Primary Care Providers and care teams to clarify complex diagnoses and plan effective, solution-focused interventions.

The role supports patients and families within primary care, improving clinical decisions and reducing PCP burden. A $2500 sign-on bonus is offered to external candidates, with credentialing to follow.

Qualifications

• Doctorate degree in Psychology from an accredited institution; degree verified.
• Current psychology license in state where patient care is delivered.
• Master’s degree in social work or related field; licensed as LCSW/LMFT/CMHC as required.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient medical and mental health history and current presentation.
• Diagnose and treat mental, emotional, behavioral disorders; provide psychotherapy or testing.
• Develops care plans with input from patient/family and care team.
• Provide treatment based on patient need and evidence-based interventions.
• Refer patients to community services, programs, groups, or psychiatrists as needed.
• Document care plans and progress.
• Consult with multidisciplinary team to develop treatment and discharge plans.

Skills

Mental Health Psychology

Therapy

Patient Care

Multidisciplinary Teamwork

Continuity of Care

Clinical Evaluations

Evidence Based Treatment

Evidence Based Assessment

Measurement Based Care

Psychologist

Education

Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Psychology

LCSW/LMFT/CMHC license

Job description

Job Description

The Clinical Social Worker utilizes clinical expertise to perform psychosocial assessments, develop and implement plans of care appropriate care team, assess crisis situations to appropriately provide needed resources and or referrals for the patient, and to provide family and individual treatment as indicated. This position works collaboratively with patients, patient's significant other, families, healthcare providers, insurers, community resources, and all other involved parties.

Position Details

MHI position to support South Ogden, Roy and McKay Dee Internal Medicine. To show our commitment to you, we are pleased to offer a $2500 sign on bonus (external candidates only) Selected candidate will need to complete internal credentialing prior to starting, current timeframe is 60-90 days. Mental Health Integration (MHI) is collaborative mental health care that is integrated into everyday primary care practice. PCPs and office staff collaborate with care managers and mental health specialists to implement individualized strategies for patients and families. As the Mental Health Specialist within the MHI model, you will work directly with the Primary Care Provider and team to clarify complex patient diagnoses, plan effective treatment, and provide solution-focused interventions. This improves clinical decisions, helps patients and families receive services within primary care, and reduces PCP burden.

Essential Functions

• Assesses the patient's medical history, mental health history, and current presentation to understand the patient's needs from treatment.
• Diagnoses and treats various mental, emotional and behavioral disorders, which may include psychotherapy or psychological testing.
• Develops a plan of care either individually or with input from the patient, patient family/significant others, physicians and other members of the healthcare team.
• Provides treatment based on patient need and evidenced-based interventions.
• Refers patients to other services to improve their well-being. These referrals may include community services, treatment programs, support groups, and/or psychiatrists (or other mental health providers).
• Properly documents pertinent information regarding the patient's plan of care.
• Consults with the multi-disciplinary team to develop treatment plans, behavior plans and discharge plans.

Skills

Mental Health Psychology Therapy Patient Care Multidisciplinary Teamwork Continuity of Care Clinical Evaluations Evidence Based Treatment Evidence Based Assessment Measurement Based Care Psychologist

Minimum Qualifications – Psychologist

• Doctorate degree (Ph.D. or Psy.D) in Psychology.
• Education must be obtained from an accredited institution.
• Degree will be verified.
• Current license as a psychologist in state(s) in which patient care is delivered

Minimum Qualifications – Social Work

• LCSW, LMFT AND CMHC Minimum Qualifications: 35.60 - 54.93 USD Hourly
• Master’s degree in social work or related field.
• Education must be obtained from an accredited institution.
• Degree will be verified.
• Current state licensure (as required by state) as LCSW, LMFT, CMHC
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Computer Skills, i.e., email, word processing.

Preferred Qualifications

• PSYPACT eligible or PSYPACT authorization
• Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.
• Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.
• Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.
• Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items.
• Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc).
• May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.

Location

McKay-Dee Medical Building, Roy Clinic, South Ogden Clinic
Work City: Ogden
Work State: Utah
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Pay

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. $52.12 - $80.42

Benefits

We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged. Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here.

Additional Policies

By applying for a position with Intermountain, I acknowledge that I will comply with all applicable Intermountain policies and expectations. If applying for a remote or hybrid role, this includes remote work expectations related to confidentiality, information security, work schedules, conflicts of interest, and use of company equipment. I further acknowledge that outside employment or activities may not interfere with job responsibilities or create a conflict of interest with Intermountain. Actual or reasonably perceived conflicts may be grounds for disqualification from consideration or, if hired, corrective action up to and including termination of employment.

Equal Opportunity

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. At Intermountain Health, we use the artificial intelligence ("AI") platform, HiredScore to improve your job application experience. HiredScore helps match your skills and experiences to the best jobs for you. While HiredScore assists in reviewing applications, all final decisions are made by Intermountain personnel to ensure fairness. We protect your privacy and follow strict data protection rules. Your information is safe and used only for recruitment.

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PEAK Program

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Job Classification

The primary intent of this job description is to set a fair and equitable rate of pay for this classification. Only those key duties necessary for proper job evaluation and/or labor market analysis have been included. Other duties may be assigned by the supervisor.