Psychotherapist - Grief Support - Duluth, MN

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

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

Union Posting Deadline

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 View phone number on carejobs.now.