MHP; IMental Health Professional-Independent Contractor

As a mental health professional, your primary responsibility is to conduct diagnostic assessments and provide one-on-one therapy to adult patients. You will work with individuals who may be in substance use disorder (SUD) treatment or those seeking mental health services exclusively. Additionally, you will be involved in mental health treatment planning for patients who are not enrolled in SUD services, ensuring a tailored approach to support each patient's unique needs.

This position is offered on a contractual basis and utilizes telehealth platforms for remote interaction.

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Providing Diagnostic assessments
• Providing clinical services including Integrated Dual Disorders approaches through individual psychotherapy.
• Provide mental health assessment, ensuring proper identification of mental health and substance use concerns, as well as barriers to recovery and stability
• Individual therapy

Master's degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or closely related field; AND

• Licensed or eligible for licensure by the State of Minnesota as an independent behavioral health professional (i.e. Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) Psychologist, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
• Must know and understand implications of Minnesota Statutes chapter 245G and Minnesota Statutes; chapter 245A (Human Services Licensing Act-HSLA), sections 626.556 (Maltreatment of Minors Act-MOMA), 626.557 (Vulnerable Adult Act-VAA), and 626.5572 (VAA definitions).
• Must be willing to submit to and pass DHS Background Study.
• Must have basic computer skills and ability to use office equipment such as copier, scanner, and printer.

This Independent Contractor position is a 70% / 30% Contract. Independent Contract receives 70% of the reimbursement for each service provided.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is regularly required to talk or hear. The incumbent frequently is required to use hands or fingers; handle or feel objects, tools or controls. The incumbent is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, walk up and down a flight of stairs.

The incumbent must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.