MI​/CD Psychotherapist Trainee

Job Overview

Pre-licensed psychotherapist role in Fairview's adolescent co-occurring intensive outpatient program located in Maplewood. Therapists provide individual, family, and group therapies as well as diagnostic assessments. This role works as part of a multi-disciplinary team that includes other therapists, RN, and MD's to serve youth and their families. Clinical supervision toward licensure is included for this position.

Job Expectations:

Demonstrates clinical competence in the treatment planning process.

* Facilitates treatment planning and oversee management of each case.

* Coordinates/facilitates the development of treatment plan by collaborating with patient, family and interdisciplinary team.

* Develops an individualized plan based on age, social and cultural considerations, clinical diagnosis, level of functioning and other relevant needs.

* Implements, reassesses and adjust treatment plan as necessary.

Demonstrates clinical competence to assess individual patient needs.

* Completes an interdisciplinary assessment tool with each patient.

* Updates interdisciplinary assessments each week or per regulatory requirement.

Demonstrates clinical competence in disposition planning.

* Interfaces with government agencies such as court, ombudsmen, county services

* Completes referral process for next level of care

* Communicates to other providers in the community

* Sets up intake appointments

* Completes needed paperwork to facilitate this process i.e. applications, letters of recommendation, etc.

Demonstrates clinical competency to partner with multi-disciplinary team in the treatment planning process.

* Assists in developing an individualized plan based on age, social and cultural considerations, clinical diagnosis, level of functioning and other relevant needs.

* Implements, reassesses and adjusts treatment plan as necessary.

* Communicates frequently and effectively with interdisciplinary team to ensure continuity and coordination of care.

* Documentation is thorough, timely, legible and clinically appropriate and meets regulatory requirements.

Demonstrates competence in developing a clinically relevant transition/discharge plan.

* Collaborates with patient, family, and provides input to interdisciplinary team in developing a discharge plan

* Develops discharge plan based on age, social and cultural considerations, clinical diagnosis and level of functioning and other relevant needs.

* Documents thoroughly, timely, legible and clinically appropriate.

Demonstrates clinical competence in conducting group therapy, family therapy and psycho-education groups.

* Provides individual, couples and family therapy.

* Documents thoroughly, timely, legible and clinically appropriate.

Demonstrates the ability to advance evidence-based practice by utilizing standards, guidelines and pathways for care delivery. Incorporates data and information into practice to continually improve care and practice so that patient outcomes are enhanced.

Promotes a culture of evidence-based practice by participation in any of, but not limited to, the following activities:

* Utilizing evidence-based policies in clinical practice

* Attends and participates in learning opportunities about evidence-based practice

* Membership in hospital or department councils

* Evidence based practice project (e.g. policy development or poster presentation)

* Development of standard/pathway/guideline for patient care

* Presentation

* Research study

For Behavioral Inpatient units, responds and participates in Behavior Control Situations (BCS), and for both Behavioral Inpatient and Outpatient units, performs CPR.

Required

* Master's degree in psychology, social work, nursing, or closely related field.

* 1 year of supervised experience in mental health and chemical dependency including comprehensive assessment, individual, group, and family therapy.

* Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC).

* LGSW or eligible for independent clinical licensure as a LMFT or LPCC

Preferred

* 2 or more years of experience in mental health and chemical dependency.

* Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

* Associate Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LAMFT)

* Licensed Graduate Social Worker (LGSW)

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