Hennepin Healthcare is an integrated system of care that includes HCMC, a nationally recognized Level I Adult Trauma Center and Level I Pediatric Trauma Center and acute care hospital, as well as a clinic system with primary care clinics located in Minneapolis and across Hennepin County. The comprehensive healthcare system includes a 473-bed academic medical center, a large outpatient Clinic & Specialty Center, and a network of clinics in the North Loop, Whittier, and East Lake Street neighborhoods of Minneapolis, and in the suburban communities of Brooklyn Park, Golden Valley, Richfield, and St. Anthony Village. Hennepin Healthcare has a large psychiatric program, home care, and operates a research institute, philanthropic foundation, and Hennepin EMS. The system is operated by Hennepin Healthcare System, Inc., a subsidiary corporation of Hennepin County.

Equal Employment Opportunities: We believe equity is essential for optimal health outcomes and are committed to achieve optimal health for all by actively eliminating barriers due to racism, poverty, gender identity, and other determinants of health. We are committed to equitable care and working in an environment that celebrates, promotes, and protects diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We are committed to bringing in individuals with new cultural perspectives to assist in creating a more equitable healthcare organization.

SUMMARY:

Are you ready to enhance your clinical skills in a unique safety net setting?

We are currently seeking a Mental Health Professional - Licensed to join our Therapy Team (specifically within the outpatient Adult Psychiatry Clinic). This part-time role will work 64 hours within a two-week pay period.

Purpose of this position: Under general supervision, a mental health professional provides direct mental health services to patients with mental illness who present to our unique safety net healthcare system.

You'll be working in a multidisciplinary (MD/DO, PhD/PsyD, LP, RN, social work) clinic offering psychotherapy and medication management as primary areas of practice. You will experience diversity in your practice while offering diagnostic assessments, treatment planning, facilitation of groups and individual sessions to patients. You can also engage in our upcoming social work training track as we build and develop it this year.

Take your career to the next level with a vibrant organization that serves the community as a safety net hospital, providing exceptional care with compassion. Join a department where there are opportunities for growth and advancement, accessible and supportive leadership, and a collaborative spirit. Grow your skills!

We offer robust benefits, a competitive salary, and an opportunity to make a difference in our community.

To learn more about psychotherapy services in the Psychiatry Department overall, please see link below:

A $5000.00 hiring incentive is available for eligible external candidates (contract/temporary workers, current employees, and former employees returning to HHS within one year are ineligible).

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participates in multidisciplinary care team rounds
• Provides mental health services including initial and ongoing screening, diagnostic assessment, treatment planning (including regular updates), psychoeducation, psychotherapy services, crisis services, referrals, and discharge/termination planning
• Completes necessary documentation for accurate and timely billing of clinical services provided
• Provides psychoeducation to patients, families, and community organizations as needed
• Provides care coordination including discharge/termination planning
• Provides on-call phone coverage for patient coaching as required
• Provides clinical supervision to graduate-level mental health practitioners in compliance with HHS and regulatory guidelines (e.g., licensing boards, state regulations, etc.)
• Assists in maintaining standards of accreditation by health management organizations and state licensure/certification
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Meets criteria for "Mental Health Professional" as defined in MN statute
• Master's degree in a behavioral health field

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience providing psychotherapy groups and experience working with persons living with mental illness and addiction

Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities:

• Ability to counsel and instruct patients and families
• Ability to recognize and document patient progress
• Ability to work cooperatively with other members of the multidisciplinary clinical team
• Ability to interact effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds including ability to deal objectively with individuals whose attitudes and behaviors differ from her/his own
• Ability to read and interpret written instructions, patient charts, and physicians' notes
• Ability to interpret policies and procedures in an advisory capacity
• Ability to use computer systems, including electronic medical records, along with working knowledge of Microsoft Office Products (Outlook, etc.)

License/Certifications:

• Must be a licensed Mental Health Professional per MN statute - LMFT, LICSW, or LPCC

You've made the right choice in considering Hennepin Healthcare for your employment. We offer a wealth of opportunities for individuals who want to make an impact in our patients' lives. We are dedicated to providing Equal Employment Opportunities to both current and prospective employees. We are driven to connect talented individuals with life-changing career opportunities, enabling you to provide exceptional care without exception. Thank you for considering Hennepin Healthcare as a future employer.

Please Note: Offers of employment from Hennepin Healthcare are conditional and contingent upon successful clearance of all background checks and pre-employment requirements.