What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Outpatient Therapist position at Minnesota Mental Health Clinics?
Minnesota Mental Health Clinics (MMHC) has provided quality outpatient mental health services to clients in the Minneapolis and St. Paul metro area for over 35 years. We believe that in order to provide excellent, client-centered service, we as an organization must support our providers in ways that enable them to put their clients first.
Offices in Chaska, Maplewood, Apple Valley, Lakeville, Stillwater, Plymouth, Woodbury, Eagan, Minneapolis, Edina.
Job Overview :
Minnesota Mental Health Clinics is excited to welcome a new Outpatient Therapist to our practice. Role responsibilities and duties include
Provide ongoing outpatient mental health services through psychotherapy.
Conduct intake process for new patients including diagnosis, assessments, goal creation, expectation setting, etc.
Create and enact client treatment plans. Monitor progress and be flexible in evolving and modifying treatment plans with clients’ development. Continuously evaluate assessments to monitor client progress.
Coordinate client care with other necessary support and services in the best interest of clients (e.g. family, school, care givers, medical primary care providers, collaborative therapists etc.)
Complete documentation with a focus on quality, compliance, and in a timely manner.
Opportunity to establish your practice specialty, get referrals based on your expertise and access / refer to other specialists within the organization.
Access to supportive and collaborative in-house psychiatry services and in-house intensive outpatient programs for adults, adolescents, and children.
We offer salaried positions based on your choice of 20, 25, 30, or 35 client contact hours a week.
Keep up with Continuing Education requirements and keep your license in good standing.
Must Have :
Completed Master's Degree.
Experience providing psychotherapy in an outpatient setting.
Graduate coursework in clinical psychology or clinical social work.
Computer skills including using Microsoft Office products and healthcare software.
Willingness to learn and adapt to the availability of new technology and software.
Current active LICSW, LMFT or LPCC in good standing with the professional board.
Your Skills & Expertise :
Ability to build rapport and trust with clients while being confident in your expertise.
Empathy, compassion, and a genuine passion for providing quality mental health care.
Experience with diagnosis and creating objective treatment plans.
Observe and understand client’s readiness for treatment and tailor treatment to fit client’s ability and needs. Evolve treatment plans based on client’s progress.
Naturally curious with a desire for continuous learning. Takes initiative to learn from those around you and share your expertise with others.
Ability to have a non-judgmental mindset in your communication and interactions with clients and others.
Friendly and supportive to co-workers who have diverse backgrounds and experience.
Self-motivation with strong time management and organizational skills to stay on top of client documentation.
Strong verbal communication skills with clients, co-workers, providers, and anyone else you will need to collaborate with to deliver quality care.
Clear, concise, and thorough written communication for quality client documentation.
Proactive in developing strong client relationships and maintaining those relationships
Strong ethics and moral compass.
Good self-care and establishment of boundaries to ensure your ability to continue to help clients.
Why Choose MMHC?
No requirement for billing, administrative paperwork, marketing for referrals, or insurance. We take care of it, so you can focus on your clients.
Flexible schedule. Go at your own pace and avoid burnout.
Access to supportive and collaborative in-house psychiatry services and in-house intensive outpatient programs for adults, adolescents, and children.
Professional developmental assistance, and many career opportunities.
Multiple payment options. We’ve worked hard to provide pay options that work for all preferences. Salary choices are available, along with a split-fee option.
Additional Benefits
Position is eligible for a quarterly bonus, based on meeting your quarterly client contact hours goal.
1000 sign-on Bonus and $1000 Retention Bonus for clinicians working 30 client contact hours per week.
Healthcare insurance including Medical and Dental.
401K and Roth IRA Retirement Match.
Malpractice insurance coverage for MMHC clients.
Paid Time Off.
Flexibility and control over your own schedule and vacation time.
Ability to focus on client care with no requirement to market for referrals, billing, administrative paperwork, insurance.
Tools needed to provide client care such as computers, office phone and number, furnished office, equipment for telehealth, etc.
Participate in clinic sponsored continuing education programs.
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