Psychologist OR Psychotherapist (LICSW)

Psychologist OR Psychotherapist (LICSW) - Wahpeton, ND Job Description: Provides therapeutic services and diagnostic services to patients and families.
This is to include but is not limited to individual, group, and family therapy, mental health intakes and assessments, diagnostics, and coordination of treatment services for the patient.
May be required to provide Minnesota DHS Clinical Supervision requirements as required for Partial Hospitalization Programs.
Education Qualifications: Master degree in social work or PsyD or PhD in Clinical Psychology (APA approved program).
Licensure/Certification Qualifications: Psychologist OR LICSW Wahpeton, ND Essentia Health Wahpeton Clinic is seeking a full-time Behavioral Health provider and will consider either a Licensed Certified Social Worker (LICSW) or a Doctoral level Psychologist to become an integrated component of our primary care team by increasing access for mental health and its support services.
Our team of primary care physicians and advanced practice professionals utilize best practice methods to provide an environment that is engaged, innovative, value-driven and proactive in the care of our patients.
Enjoy the pleasures of residing in a community of true Americana with great schools, safe neighborhoods and a strong economy.
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0 FTE, full-time position with FT benefits (will consider part-time interest also) Monday-Friday from 8a-5p Based in Wahpeton, ND, with outreach to Graceville, MN clinic.
6-8 outpatients, preferably able to serve all ages (no inpatient responsibilities Management of psychosocial aspects of chronic and acute diseases.
Application of behavioral principles to address lifestyle and health risk issues.
Consultation and co-management in the treatment of mental disorders and psychosocial issues Team based approach with on-site primary care services and consultation specialists at Essentia Health Fargo.
FUNCTIONS: Assists the primary care provider in recognizing, treating and managing mental health and psychosocial issues and acts as a contributing member to the primary care team; Conducts client intakes, focusing on diagnostic and functional evaluations, then makes recommendations to the primary care provider concerning the clients’ treatment goals and plan; Provides consultation and training to the primary care providers to enhance their skill and effectiveness in treating mental health problems; Gives primary care providers timely feedback about the client’s care, treatment recommendations and progress via documentation in the client’s record and verbal feedback; Assists, to the extent feasible, in the clients’ community functioning by helping with public benefits, vocational rehabilitation, social support, housing, etc.
Appropriately documents the clients’ progress and diagnostic information in the treatment chart to sync with EMR interface and billing QUALIFICATIONS: Excellent working knowledge of behavioral medicine and evidence based treatments for medical and mental health conditions.
Ability to work through brief client contacts as well as to make quick and accurate clinical assessments of mental and behavioral conditions.
Comfortable with the pace of primary care, working with an interdisciplinary team, and has strong communication skills.
Ability to design and implement clinical pathways and protocols for treatment of selected chronic conditions.
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED: Graduate of an accredited MSW program and licensed/ability to obtain license in state of ND & MN.
OR A doctoral degree in Psychology and licensed/ability to obtain license in state of ND & MN Successful completion of Essentia Health credentialing process prior to practice.
LOCATION Located at the head of the Red River of the North, Wahpeton is known as an "industrialized" community Wahpeton offers outdoor attractions, affordable living, excellent school systems, and an overall great place to raise a family! 50 miles south of Fargo, North Dakota Population: 7,766 Salary Doctoral Psychologist - $129,000, with potential to make more with production + a starting bonus Psychotherapist LICSW -Minimum $32.
98 (salary commensurate with experience) with potential to earn more with production For more information or to apply: www.
essentiahealth.
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org 218-786-3907 FTE 1 Shift Rotation Day/Eve Rotation (United States of America) Pay Range $39520 - $156000 / year The approximate base compensation range is posted, but the actual offer will reflect our total compensation and benefits package.
The offer will be determined by a number of factors including the selected candidate’s experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, FTE, as well as internal equity among our team.
Effective December 1, 2019: Job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a post-offer assessment, including a urine drug screen, immunization review, proof of required vaccinations, and background check.
Essentia Health is committed to maintaining a work environment free from the influence of illegal drugs and alcohol.
Essentia Health EEO: Essentia Health is an equal opportunity employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, sexual identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.