Mental Health Professional (fully licensed)

Location: New Beginnings Waverly, MN

Compensation: DOQ

Job Duties:

• 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 the 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 the development of plans to prevent further psychological or physical deterioration.
• Evaluate patient care plans with the 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 the evaluation of peers and support staff.

Job Requirements:

• Master's degree in Behavioral Sciences or related program with at least 4000 hours of post-masters supervised experience in the delivery of clinical services in the treatment of mental illness
  Current state licensure as a Psychiatric Nurse, (NP) Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), Licensed Psychologist (LP), License Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT).

Benefits:

• Competitive pay
• Twenty (20) days of paid-time-off + 6 paid holidays
• Health, dental, and vision insurance + HSA/FSA
• 401(k) - ROTH and traditional options
• Career path opportunities
• Discount with Verizon cell phone plans
• Tuition reimbursement and discounted tuition at select colleges
• A job with a sense of purpose as you help people on their path to recovery

We owe our success to the passion, commitment, and expertise of our staff. Our licensed and experienced staff takes the role of coach/teacher, providing support and encouragement from the heart. Come join us and see the difference you'll make!

Meridian Behavioral Health provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetics.