Psychotherapy Coordinator

Altru Health System; Grand Forks (ND); On-site; USD 70,304 - 105,435; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

401(k) retirement plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Education assistance

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Grand Forks is looking for a Psychotherapy Coordinator to oversee and mentor psychotherapists working towards licensure. Responsibilities include developing treatment plans, conducting assessments, and collaborating with community services. Required qualifications include a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) credential and at least three years of related experience. The position offers a supportive environment with opportunities for professional development and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years related experience required.
• Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English is necessary.
• Experience in supervising psychotherapy students is valuable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review treatment plans for patients.
• Complete diagnostic evaluations and assessments.
• Collaborate with community resources to ensure patient care.

Skills

Psychosocial assessments

Counseling

Collaboration

Education

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker

Job description

Everything we do is underscored by a why — and that why is one another.

Location

Altru Behavioral Health Center
860 S. Columbia Rd. Grand Forks, ND 58201

Pay Range: $70,304.00 - $105,435.20

Summary

The Psychotherapy Coordinator provides a structured supervision plan for the Psychotherapists (LMSW) working towards independent licensure and program supervision for the Psychotherapists (LCSW), that includes professional development, review of work in progress, oversight of performance effectiveness, and program standard review and revision. This position also completes diagnostic evaluations and assessments and develops treatment plans and provides short and long-term therapy and referrals. The Psychotherapist maintains knowledge of psychiatric medications and identifies significant changes or high risk situations. This role offers opportunities to participate in teaching activities within the University of North Dakota Department of Social Work, i.e., course instruction, guest lectures, and/or workshops depending on organizational needs.

Essential Job Functions

• Develops treatment plan and reviews assessment information with each patient. Assesses the patient to identify needs, issues, care goals, termination and continuing care options.
• Completes psychosocial assessments, diagnostic impression, counseling and referrals for individuals, couples, families, or groups using a variety of therapeutic approaches. Identifies significant changes or high risk situations. Processes progress notes. Completes all billing procedures.
• Makes contact with referral sources, providers and other caregivers and assures communication and coordination exists regarding patient care. Collaborates with community resources to deliver services that promote quality outcomes and continuity of care.
• Monitors program effectiveness by evaluating, initiating and participating in restructuring of current and new programs.
• Performs utilization review when required.
• Collaborates with Primary Care Provider (PCP) regarding the patient's progress and changing needs.
• Provides a structured supervision plan for the Psychotherapists (LMSW) working toward independent licensure.
• Reviews work in progress, oversight of performance effectiveness, and program standard review and revision.
• Assumes responsibilities associated with social work field instruction and student supervision.
• Meets to discuss patient cases and provide guidance to ensure treatment plans and documentation are clinically complete.
• Completes billing procedures and performs utilization review as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.

Certifications

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) | North Dakota Board of Social Work Examiners | Prior to Start Date | HR Primary Sources
• Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker | Minnesota State Board of Social Workers | Within 12 Months of Start Date | HR Primary Sources
• Basic Life Support (BLS) | American Heart Association (AHA) | Within 90 Days of Start Date | Learning Management System

Notes

• Position will be credentialed through Altru Health System’s credentialing process
• Recognized by North Dakota Board of Social Work Examiners as clinical supervisor

Work Experience

• Required: A minimum of 3 years Related Experience

Language Requirements

This position requires proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English to ensure effective communication in the workplace and with patients, families, and team members.

Physical Demands

• Sit: Frequently (34-66%)
• Stand: Occasionally (5-33%)
• Walk: Occasionally (5-33%)
• Stoop/Bend: Occasionally (5-33%)
• Reach: Frequently (34-66%)
• Crawl: Not Applicable
• Squat/Crouch/Kneel: Occasionally (5-33%)
• Twist: Occasionally (5-33%)
• Handle/Finger/Feel: Continuously (67-100%)
• See: Continuously (67-100%)
• Hear: Continuously (67-100%)

Weight Demands

Lift - Floor to Waist Level: Sedentary ( Carry: Sedentary  ( Push/Pull: Sedentary  ( Slide/Transfer: Sedentary

Working Conditions

• Indoor: Continuously (67-100%)
• Outdoor: Not Applicable
• Extreme Temperature: Not Applicable

Driving Requirement Definitions

• Professional Drivers: Persons who drive as their main responsibility OR transport passengers or hazardous materials.
• Frequent Drivers: Persons whose main responsibility is not driving, but drive daily or almost daily.
• Occasional Drivers: Persons who drive from once per month to as frequently as once per week.
• Infrequent Drivers: Persons who are generally not expected to drive.

Driving Requirement For This Position

Infrequent Driver

Reference ID: R7302

Making a Real Difference. For One Another.

To take the best care of our patients and community — including friends, family, and neighbors — we need people who are committed to growth, excellence, and one another.

At Altru, you’ll find a culture where support and teamwork are at the heart of what we do. You’ll have opportunities to advance your skills, work with the latest technologies, experience the fulfillment that comes from giving back, and take your career wherever you want it to go.

Join our team and be a part of a small community with a big heart.

Altru offers a comprehensive benefits package to its full- and part-time employees. Excellent benefits include a health plan and 401(k) retirement plan. Other benefits include a dental plan, vision plan, life and disability insurance, education assistance, paid time off (PTO)