What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Professional position at Meridian Behavioral Health?
Mental Health Professional (LPC, LPCC, LICSW)
Location: Stillwater, with opportunity to support at our Mahtomedi location
Compensation: Starting at $62,000-86,000 DOQ
Job purpose
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.
Duties and responsibilities
The following duties are routine for this position across Meridian Behavior Health. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
- Facilitate psychoeducational and therapeutic groups for up to 34 adult men.
- Conduct individual therapy sessions with patients at least once per week.
- 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.
Qualifications Required to Perform Essential Job Functions:
- Master’s degree in behavioral sciences or related program
- Current state licensure as a Psychiatric Nurse, Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), Licensed Psychologist (LP), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
- Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) under supervision
- Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) under supervision
Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
- Excellent working knowledge of evidence-based treatments for mental health conditions
- Ability to make quick and accurate clinical assessments of mental and behavioral conditions
- High level of comfort in working with primary care medical providers using a consultative style
- Ability to work through brief patient contacts, including via telephone and teleconferencing
- Good knowledge of psychopharmacology
- Ability to create and implement treatment plans for mental health concerns and conditions
- Ability to design effective psycho-education curricula and lead effective psycho-educational groups
- Ability to train and teach effective behavioral health interventions to medical practitioners and other behavioral health staff.
- Ability to work effectively as a member of 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
- Experience working with limited resource population
- Ability to work collaboratively and 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
- Strong computer skills to document into EMR (Electronic Medical Record) and utilize Microsoft Office Suite programs
Salary : $62,000 - $86,000
