Mental Health Therapist

Mental Health TherapistJob Title: Mental Health Therapist - Credent Care LLCLocation: St Cloud MN 56301Company: Credent Care LLCJob Type: Contract – Full-time/Part-timeSalary: Contract/Commission/GrantWork setting/location: Outpatient Office and/or HybridAbility to commute/relocate: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred), having reliable internet and computer access (REQUIRED)Credent Care LLC is a client-focused home and community-based service provider, providing quality care and support to our communities. We are currently seeking a dedicated and versatile Mental Health Therapist to join our team as we continue to build and provide the best services for our clients. If you are passionate about assisting others, we want to hear from you.Job SummaryTo provide culturally competent and trauma focused individual, family, or couples therapy for our diverse population of clients. Therapists will work with our clients with emotional, behavioral, and mental health disorders within a culturally driven and trauma informed framework. Provide clinical support for non-licensed practitioners to assist in delivering culturally competent and trauma informed services to our clients.Scope of the PositionA mental health professional has full authority to independently practice, within the scope of practice of their professional license, and according to Company policies and procedures and relevant state and federal statutes, rules, and regulations.Duties and ResponsibilitiesPerform diagnostic assessments to determine a client's eligibility for mental health servicesProvide therapy to individuals, family, and couples in an outpatient setting utilizing creativity and autonomy in interventions to help clients achieve and exceed goalsProvide quality culturally and trauma focused services for clients, and assume primary responsibility for developing, writing, implementing, evaluating, and revising overall personalized individual treatment goals and plans with the collaboration of the client and the treatment team in a timely and professional mannerRespond appropriately to crisis situations and provide support to other staff as needed including appropriate interventions for the crisis situation and follow through of the clinical supervisor's directives as neededCommunicate effectively and in a timely manner with Credent Care staff, other practitioners, vendors, clients, interpreters, and other agency workers about any important client updatesEncourage client relationship and regular communication, coordinate services with other health care providers, interpreter, vocational workers, etc to ensure that client receives quality service to meet their needsMaintain a manageable caseload and be able to sustain attention to detailAccurately document services and complete progress notes and submit within 24-48 hours in a timely and professional mannerComplete any other required assessments, forms, and documents in a timely manner asked of by your supervisorAttend group/individual clinical supervision meetings/trainingsAttend and participate in required clinical staff meetings and trainingsMeet with supportive supervision as neededEnsure compliance with DHS regulationsEnsure compliance with your specific board including keeping license valid and completing any required trainings related to your licensing boardComplete trainings required by Credent Care in timely mannerPossible outreach and other company projects to help promote Credent Care and the Mental Health programsQualifications:Clinical Trainee (non-licensed)Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Clinical Counseling, or Marriage and Family TherapyWorking towards licensure as an LP, LPCC, LICSW or LMFTEngaging in supervision to have oversight and complete necessary requirements based on the respective board.A mental health clinical trainee must engage in supervision to complete the necessary requirements based on their respective board under the valid license of the mental health clinical supervisor's governing health-related licensing board and must only provide services to a client within the scope of practice determined by the applicable health-related licensing board.Mental Health Professional (licensed)Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Clinical Counseling, or Marriage and Family TherapyLicensed as an LP, LICSW, LMFT or LPCCA mental health professional must maintain a valid license with the mental health professional's governing health-related licensing board and must only provide services to a client within the scope of practice determined by the applicable health-related licensing board.Qualifications for BothClearance from DHS and sexual exploitations screening.Successfully complete the requirements of a background check.Must adhere to licensure ethics and regulations.In-service training/education is required to obtain/maintain licensure.Experience and knowledge of the most current Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) categories representing the range of mental health disorders.Working knowledge and experience in providing evidence based therapeutic interventions and therapy approaches that are considered as the best practice of treating the presenting concern, including trauma-informed and culturally centered therapies.Skills & AbilitiesMust have the following foundational skills: organization, decision making, critical thinking, analytical, coaching, leadership, conflict resolution, interpersonal effectiveness, accountability, and the ability to demonstrate professional boundaries.Professional communication skills, including proactively and efficiently communicating with clients, interpreters, and other parties if sessions are canceled or rescheduledUnderstanding and proficiency using Zoom or other tele-health programsBasic computer skills requiredProficient in the use of Procentive to document clinical care (preferred, but not required)Mandated reportingMust be able to use and maintain an organized daily schedule independentlyMust be able to understand and communicate the English language and proficiency in other languages is a bonusWork with culturally diverse populations (preferred, but not required)Ability to work independently, be flexible and able to meet deadlinesBenefits:Commission Based Pay with a range of 55-65% of sessions completed.Professional development opportunities and trainingSupportive and inclusive work environmentMeaningful and rewarding work with a positive impact on the community