Mental Health Professional (MHP)

Why You'll Love this Mental Health Professional Job!

Are you passionate about using your clinical expertise in helping others navigate life's toughest challenges? We are seeking full time Mental Health Professional (LGSW, LICSW, LMFT, LPCC, or LPCC trainee) . You'll have the unique opportunity to support individuals during one of the most vulnerable-and courageous-moments in their lives.


As part of the interdisciplinary treatment team, the Mental Health Professional provides one-on one and group therapy specifically designed for individuals with an identified mental health diagnosis. The Mental Health Professional will provide skills training through psychoeducation and patient education strategies and will develop specific behavioral change plans for clients.

$10,000 Signing Bonus!
Pay: $70,000 - $86,000 Annually
Shift: Full-Time, 1 st shift
Location: Tapestry/Latitudes, 135 E Colorado St, St Paul, MN 55107

Why EOSIS?

• Time Off : 20 days of paid-time-off + 6 paid holidays
• Insurance : Health, dental, and vision insurance + HSA/FSA
• Education : Tuition reimbursement and discounted tuition at select colleges
• Future Planning : 401(k) - ROTH and traditional options
• Career Path Opportunities
• Discount with Verizon Cell Phone Plans
• Clinical license reimbursement available. Tuition reimbursement available for most Human Service fields.

Each day, you'll help rebuild lives by making a real impact on people recovering from addiction and mental health challenges. With approachable leaders who listen, support, and encourage growth, you'll experience what it means to be rising together in your career. A strong culture of care, where team members look out for one another and stand together through challenges, keeps you rooted in teamwork as you do meaningful, life-changing work.


Ready to help clients build healthy routines and find their path to lasting recovery? Join EOSIS Latitudes at Tapestry as a full-time Mental Health Professional in Saint Paul, MN and be a steady source of support and guidance. Apply today and make a difference where it matters most!

Responsibilities


The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Assist primary health care providers in recognizing and treating mental disorders and psychosocial problems.
• Assess the clinical status of patients referred by primary care providers through brief consultative contacts.
• Work with primary care team to treat and manage patients with chronic emotional and/or health problems efficiently and effectively.
• Assist in the detection of at-risk patients and development of plans to prevent further psychological or physical deterioration.
• Evaluate patient care plans with primary care team.
• Teach patients, families and staff about care, prevention and treatment enhancement techniques.
• Monitor the site's behavioral health program, identifying problems related to patient services and making recommendations for improvement.
• Attend and participate in meetings and quality improvement activities as required.
• Serve as a member of committees as requested.
• Participate in evaluation of peers and support staff.
• Provide treatment coordination services, including but not limited to, coordination with others involved in the client's treatment and recovery, and provision of community resources and connections to clients.

Skills & Qualifications



REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education:

• Master's degree in Behavioral Sciences or related program with at least 4000 hours of post masters supervised experience in the delivery of clinical services in the treatment of mental illness
• Board qualified supervisor for licensing candidates. Up to 40% of the role may involve clinical supervision. Preference for those with multi-board licensing supervisor approval.
• Current state licensure as a Psychiatric Nurse, Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, Licensed Psychologist, License Marriage and Family Therapist.
• Licensed Professional Counselor under supervision
• Licensed Independent Social Worker under supervision
• Ability to meet the qualification definition as listed in MN Statute 245.462, Subd. 18

Experience:

• Working with limited resource population
• Strong computer skills to document into EMR (Electronic Medical Record), draft e-mails, memos and reporting.
• Excellent working knowledge of behavioral medicine and evidence-based treatments for medical and mental health conditions.
• High level of comfort in working with primary care medical providers using a consultative style.
• Good knowledge of psychopharmacology.

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to make quick and accurate clinical assessments of mental and behavioral conditions.
• Ability to work through brief patient contacts, including via telephone and teleconferencing.
• Ability to design and implement clinical pathways and protocols for treatment of selected mental and behavioral conditions.
• Ability to design effective psycho-education curricula and lead effective psycho-education classes.
• Ability to train and teach effective behavioral health interventions and the primary behavioral health model to medical practitioners and other behavioral health providers.
• Ability to work effectively as a team, interfacing with patients, primary care providers, consulting psychiatrist and mental health specialists, as well as with administrative and support staff.
• Ability to exercise balanced judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions, and to handle difficult or confrontational situations in a calm, consistent and equitable manner
• Ability to effectively represent company's interests in the community and maintain effective working relationships among coworkers, public, private and professional groups.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations.
• Ability to work in a team and to share responsibilities and duties.
• Ability to resolve interpersonal conflict in a straightforward and timely manner.
• Ability to set priorities, be organized and be a self-starter
• Ability to be friendly, empathic and an adept communicator.
• Ability to treat both staff and patients with respect.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

• Social Security Verification: Name must match Social Security number and date of birth
• Criminal Background Check: Nationwide, federal, state, and multi-county (up to 7 years)
• Drug and Alcohol Testing: Must pass pre-employment screening; subject to random and post-incident testing if in a safety-sensitive role
• Employment Verification
• Education Verification
• Department of Human Services clearance
• Motor Vehicle Driving Record review if necessary

WORKING CONDITIONS/ WORKING REQUIREMENTS:

Physical Requirements:

• Sitting: Up to 6 hours continuously
• Walking: Frequent
• Speaking and hearing ability to communicate effectively by phone at normal volumes
• Vision ability to read correspondence, computer screens, forms, etc.
• Good manual dexterity
• Cleared Mantoux Screen

Work Environment:

• Work is performed across multiple EOSIS treatment sites or intake settings
• Fast-paced healthcare environment with varying program structures
• Frequent interaction with clients experiencing substance use and mental health challenges
• Requires flexibility to support multiple programs, locations, and changing priorities

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identify, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class .


EOSIS (formerly Meridian Behavioral Health) is a leader in behavioral health care and addiction recovery services, with a network of addiction treatment centers in Minnesota.