Psychotherapist Trainee

Fairview Health Services; Edina (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & vision plans

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Earned wage access

Job summary

Fairview Health Services is seeking a clinician for the Mental Health Crisis Care (MHCC) Team. The role is primarily on-site at Fairview Southdale Emergency Department and EmPATH unit, collaborating with psychiatry and medical teams to provide crisis assessments, therapy, and discharge planning.

You will work 0.8 FTE (32 hours/week) with evenings, nights, and every other weekend, contributing to disaster-informed and trauma-responsive care in a fast-paced ED setting.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work, or closely related field.
• Licensure or provisional licensure progress toward LMFT or LPCC per MN Board.
• Basic Life Support certification required before start date.

Responsibilities

• Conduct crisis assessments and diagnostic assessments.
• Provide individual, group, and family therapy.
• Develop and direct patient care and disposition plans with interdisciplinary teams.

Skills

Crisis assessment

Therapy delivery

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Electronic health records

Education

Master’s degree in Psychology or Social Work

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Job Overview

Join our team in driving a healthier future.Fairviewis an award-winning nonprofit health care system with more than35,000 employees. We are committed to high value health, superior outcomes, and an exceptional experience at a lower cost of care. Based in Minneapolis with clinics, hospitals, and facilitieslocatedthroughout the state, we deliver care for people at all stages of life, and we serve patients who come to us from a variety of backgrounds.

Passionate, innovative employees are essential to our future as weseekto heal, discover, and educate for longer, healthier lives. Innovations in care delivery include trauma-informed and integrative care, HUB sites where patients can access co-located and integrated behavioral health care,EmPATH(Emergency Psychiatric Assessment, Treatment, and Healing) units, and Recovery Services.

Job Overview

This position is part of the Mental Health Crisis Care (MHCC) Team, which provides care across Fairview Emergency Department settings in person and via Telehealth. The role is primarily on-site at Fairview Southdale Emergency Department and EmPATH unit, with focus on collaborative, multidiciplinary work The clinician will engage in crisis assessments, therapeutic interventions, group therapy, while also developing and directing patient care and disposition plans. Building strong relationships with psychiatry, medical providers, and interdisciplinary teams is essential. Since 2002, the team has been dedicated to supporting youth and adults during crises, improving community health through innovation and partnerships.

Schedule

• 0.8 FTE, 32 hours/week
• Evening, nights and every other weekend

Job Summary

Under supervision, the clinician may

• Conduct Crisis and Diagnostic assessments,
• Determine clinical interventions,
• Facilitate therapy, and
• Provide education for patients and their families.

The role involves managing treatment planning, developing transition and discharge plans, and functioning as an interdisciplinary team member. Supervision and consultation with a licensed supervisor are integral to clinical practice.

Job Expectations

The clinician is expected to demonstrate clinical competence in treatment planning by facilitating and managing individualized plans that consider age, culture, diagnosis, and level of functioning. These plans are reassessed and adjusted as needed. Assessment responsibilities include completing and updating interdisciplinary tools weekly. Disposition planning involves coordinating care, providing crisis support, conducting behavioral assessments, and determining appropriate levels of care and discharge plans. The clinician will interface with government agencies, complete referrals, and communicate with community providers. Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams ensures continuity of care, and documentation must be thorough and timely. Therapeutic responsibilities include providing individual, couples, and family therapy, as well as psycho-education groups. The clinician is also expected to engage in evidence-based practice through policy development, literature reviews, and participation in research and learning activities.

Required Qualifications

• Candidates must hold a Master’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work, or a closely related field
• Completed clinical education and internship requirements
• Licensure or provisional licensure by the MN Board of Social Work as LGSW, or progress toward independent licensure as LMFT or LPCC
• Basic Life Support Certification must be obtained before the start date
• Proficiency with electronic health records and computer-based platforms
• The ability to multitask effectively

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred candidates will have three or more years of experience in crisis counseling or clinical therapy, and prior experience in hospital or emergency department settings.

Benefit Overview

Fairview offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link foradditional information: https://www.fairview.org/careers/benefits/noncontract

Compensation Disclaimer

An individual's pay rate within the posted range may be determined by various factors, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.

EEO Statement

EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status