Psychotherapist - LCSW, LMFT, LPCC

Location Altru Behavioral Health Center, 860 S. Columbia Rd., Grand Forks, ND 58201 Pay Range $60,715.20 - $91,083.20 Summary *** $7,500 Sign‑on Bonus Available *** The Psychotherapist (LCSW/LPCC) completes diagnostic evaluations and assessments. This position 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. 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. Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization. Certification Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) – North Dakota Board of Social Work Examiners – Prior to Start Date Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker – Minnesota Board of Social Work – Within 12 Months of Start Date Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) – North Dakota Board of Counselor Examiners – Prior to Start Date Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) – Minnesota Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy – Within 12 Months of Start Date Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association – Within 90 Days of Start Date Notes Can be licensed as LCSW or LPCC. Position will be credentialed through Altru Health System’s credentialing process. 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%) 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 Benefits Altru offers a comprehensive benefits package to its full‑ and part‑time employees. Excellent benefits include a health plan, 401(k) retirement plan, dental plan, vision plan, life and disability insurance, education assistance, and paid time off (PTO). #J-18808-Ljbffr