Psychotherapist - Grief Support - Duluth, MN

Essentia Health; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 79,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Essentia Health is seeking a licensed psychotherapist to provide grief and related mental health services. The role includes individual, group, and family therapy, with assessments, diagnoses, and coordination of treatment plans for grieving patients.

The position emphasizes high-level customer service skills and collaboration with patients, families, and staff. Licensure in Minnesota is required for grief support roles, with telehealth eligibility considerations as applicable.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice psychotherapy in the state where the position is based.
• Minnesota licensure required for grief support center employees.
• Eligibility for telehealth in other states as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Provide grief therapy for adults, adolescents, and children.
• Assess and diagnose concerns; develop age-appropriate treatment plans.
• Deliver individual, group, and family therapy in inpatient/outpatient settings.
• Document clinical activities in medical records and ensure prior authorizations.
• Coordinate care through case conferences and referrals.
• Provide crisis intervention services as needed.

Skills

LICSW license

LMFT

LPC license

DSM-5 knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Building Location:

5th Avenue Building - BHC

Department:

2005420 GRIEF SUPPORT CENTER - SMMC HOSP

Job Description:

To provide therapeutic services and diagnostic services to patients. This is to include but is not limited to individual, group, and family grief therapy, mental health intakes and assessments, diagnostics, and coordination of treatment services for the grieving patients. Position requires high level of customer service skills to establish and enhance positive relationships with patients, co-workers, and others.

Education Qualifications:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Plans and delivers grief therapy for adult, adolescent, and/or children using generally accepted psychotherapeutic modalities of treatment.
• Accurately assesses and diagnoses the complaints presented by the patient and develops an age-appropriate treatment plan in consultation with the patient and family, as appropriate.
• Understands and applies the diagnostic criteria in the DSM 5, ICD-10 and other current diagnostic lexicons utilized by Essentia Health.
• Makes appropriate decisions to involve others in the care of the patient, and effectively engages their involvement through case conferences, consultation and/or referrals.
• Able to understand and incorporate psychiatric and psychological assessments and recommendations into the treatment plan of the patient.
• Delivers individual, group or family therapy for inpatient and outpatient clients as prescribed by the treatment plan, continuously evaluating progress and revising the plan when indicated.
• Recognizes when maximum benefits have been attained from treatment and enlists the patient in planning for discharge.
• Ensures that treatment planning and discharge planning reflects the standards and boundaries of regulatory agencies and third party payers, including timely completion of prior authorizations.
• Accurately documents all clinical activities and treatment provided within the medical record time parameters defined by Essentia Health.
• Provides effective crisis intervention services as required to meet the needs of the Essentia Health patient, family members or employee in crisis.
• Performs community education/liaison duties as requested.
• Performs Essentia-wide duties as requested by the designated Essentia leader.
• Upholds Essentia Health's mission, vision, values and ethical standards and demonstrate the behavioral and service expectations as defined in our policies and procedures.

***For employees in the grief support cost center (2005420 or 2685420) may also be required to provide grief services in both inpatient and outpatients setting and provide crisis intervention stress first aid as a required to meet the needs of Essentia Health patients, family members or employees.

Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

Certification/Licensure Requirements:

• Licensed to practice psychotherapy in the state in which the position is based. Licensed or license-eligible to provide telehealth services in other states in the market
• For employees in Grief Support Cost Centers (2005420 or 2685420) licensure in Minnesota.

Minnesota:

• Licensed Independent Clinical Social Workers (LICSW) or (LGSW)
• Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) or
• Licensed Professional Counselor or (LPC) or
• Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)

Wisconsin and North Dakota:

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or
• Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) or
• Licensed Professional Counselor or (LPC) or
• Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)

East Market (only):

• Accredited as Clinical Supervisor for the Minnesota Board of Social Work within first year of hire

FTE:

1

Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:

Shift Rotation:

Day Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start Time:

Shift End Time:

Weekends:

Holidays:

No

Call Obligation:

No

Union:

Compensation Range:

$79,497.60 - $119,246.40

Employee Benefits at Essentia Health:At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at [phone].

It is our policy to afford EEO to all individuals, regardless of race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, family medical history, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, military service or veteran status, culture, socio-economic status, status with regard to public assistance, and other factors not related to qualifications, including employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other category as defined by law.