Psychologist, Mental Health Clinic

Description

Avivo Chemical and Mental Health Division provides a continuum of integrated services, including access, clinical treatment, care coordination and recovery support. We provide services that are innovative, person centered, strength based, and outcome driven. We strive for the highest quality of services using culturally responsive and evidence-based practices in a trauma- informed environment. This can be an employee role or contractor role if candidate is eligible and prefer Contractor (1099) set-up.

Min hours 10-15/hrs a month.

The Mental Health Clinic focuses on clinical behavioral health services including psychiatry services, diagnostic assessment, and clinical individual/family/couples/group therapy services. Our model is innovative and focused on the vast and very complex needs of our clients, often requiring creative client engagement strategies. The emphasis will be Harm Reduction based therapy services for co-occurring chemical and mental health (IDDT), crisis mental health support and treatment services for severe and persistent mental illness, and services to families and couples impacted by mental health and addiction. Strong emphasis will be placed on delivery of clinical services through multidisciplinary teamwork and coordination.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform psychological assessments, testing, evaluations, and diagnosis.
• Develop and recommend treatment plans, provide referrals and individual psychotherapy when necessary.
• Maintain productivity according to current Center standards.
• Follow board Guidelines for assessment and the provision of clinical services.
• Include participants in decision-making about their services 100% of the time, including collaborative development of care plans with measurable, positive goals and timeframes.
• Complete timesheets and documentation of services provided per policy guidelines.
• Return calls and messages within twenty-four hours 90% of the time.
• Participate in clinical staffing, case conferences and Center committees as requested.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Education: Master’s degree in Psychotherapy through an accredited program.
• License: Licensed psychologist by the Minnesota Board of Psychology.
• Current qualifications under MN Statutes 245.462 Subd. 18. (Mental Health Professional)
• Psychotherapy methods sufficient to provide effective treatment plan delivery
• Individual and group therapy methods sufficient to meet the needs of student clients
• Crisis intervention principles sufficient to be able to respond to clients and train others in crisis intervention
• Work experience: A minimum of 1-2 years in the provision of direct services to individuals in a behavioral health setting/role.
• Experience with and/or commitment to working in a diverse, continuum of services in a fast-paced, growing organization.
• Experience managing compliance with licensing and certification requirements pertaining to the delivery of government contracted fee for service and behavioral health professionals.

PREFERRED 

• 1 year of professional experience in a community mental health setting preferred.
• Experience with programs serving individuals with dual diagnoses who have a history of long-term homelessness.
• Experience with operations management in a behavioral health setting.

BENEFITS:

• 401(k) Plan
• 10 Paid holidays & generous PTO
• Flexible schedule (hybrid, remote options)

IN ADDITION:

• Mission driven culture that celebrates diversity
• Clinical supervision towards licensure
• Competitive pay, based on education & experience
• Mileage reimbursement

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Avivo is an equal opportunity employer and will recruit, hire, promote and transfer qualified persons into all job classifications regardless of race, gender, religion, skin color, national origin or ancestry, physical disability (including pregnancy) or mental disability, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, veteran status, or genetic characteristics.

Salary : $62,544 - $78,180