Licensed Mental Health Professional Pro Fee Services

Job Overview

Job Summary:

This position performs emergency clinical assessment, brief psychotherapy, provider consultation, and crisis support, and connects clients who are in need of care, and/or families, to additional behavioral services. This position works with a multidisciplinary team to provide consultation relating to the patient’s next level of care. Coordinates care with other medical and mental health professionals, peer support, and entities included in the care of clients.

 

 

Job Expectations:

Clinical Services

· Provides coordinated care by initiating client centered consultation with internal and external providers involved in care or services. Responsible for obtaining the necessary releases.

· Provides crisis call support and determines an appropriate level of care, as needed, for clients.

· Completes a comprehensive behavioral assessment to identify risk, risk mitigation strategies, other patient needs and to recommend a level of care and disposition plan.

· Conducts diagnostic evaluation and documents assessment in medical record.

· Conducts diagnostic evaluation and confers diagnosis as appropriate.

· Develops an individualized treatment plan of care.

· Collaborates with patient, family, and other colleagues to develop a treatment plan of care.

· Develops an individualized plan based on age, social and cultural considerations, condition, and other relevant needs.

· Maintains required, appropriate, and timely communication and correspondence with treatment authorization and payer sources in a manner which promotes efficient and effective delivery of clinical services.

· Completes the DEC (Diagnostic Evaluation Center) assessment form for ED patients.

· Determines appropriate disposition, coordinates care, and provides discharge safety and aftercare plans for patients.

· Collaborates with the patient, interdisciplinary team, and family to create a treatment plan based on medical necessity and the patient’s preference for care.

· Provides primary communication to collaborating partners, e.g. hospital emergency departments, schools, primary care clinics, assisted living, group homes and other treatment providers.

· Adheres to all policies and procedures.

· Maintains knowledge of available community resources and procedures for hospitalizations and non-residential care.

 

 

Record Keeping

· Obtains all necessary documents, information, and signatures from patients in order to complete assessments and coordinate care.

· Documents risk assessments, de-escalation techniques/suicide prevention, and/or mental status evaluation.

· Promptly and accurately documents patient information, the major crisis or treatment issues and expected outcomes based on medical recordkeeping standards. Documents/charts according to department standards, policy and regulatory and accrediting bodies’ requirements.

 

Service to Internal and External Customers

· Responsible for responding to queries pertaining to services that can be provided to best meet the needs of the patient.

· Locates and schedules routine and crisis appointments for patients within the established timeframe.

· Establishes and maintains positive and professional working relationships with internal staff, external service providers and other state and county agencies.

· Engages in appropriate professional development through continuing education, membership in professional organization and licensure as eligible.

· As requested, participates in nonclinical activities such as committee work, quality improvement teams, performance improvement and grant initiatives.

 

 

Minimum Qualifications to Fulfill Job Responsibilities: Required

 

Education

· Master’s Degree, from an accredited school, in Social Work, Psychology, or closely related discipline.

 

Experience

· Two or more years’ experience in crisis counseling/therapy situations;

· Experience serving patients with Mental Health, Substance Use and Co-Occurring disorders

 

License/Certification/Registration

· One of the following licenses in good standing in the State of Minnesota:

o Licensed Psychologist (Doctoral or Master’s);

o Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker;

o Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (Doctoral or Master’s); or

o Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (Doctoral or Master’s)

 

Preferred

Experience

· Three or more years’ experience in crisis counseling/therapy

· Two or more years of working within an Interdisciplinary team in mental health care.

Benefit Overview

Fairview offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link for additional information: https://www.fairview.org/careers/benefits/noncontract

Compensation Disclaimer

The posted pay range is for a 40-hour workweek (1.0 FTE). The actual rate of pay offered within this range may depend on several factors, such as FTE, skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization values pay equity and considers the internal equity of our team when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.
EEO Statement

EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status

Salary : $84,053 - $118,664