Highlights of your role:

Provides direct behavioral health therapy services. The Masters level therapist must be competent to provide direct therapy care to those persons from preschool, school age, pre-teen, teenage, young adults, middle age adults, old and very old adult ages. The Therapist completes evaluations and on-going assessments; develops treatment plans; provides therapy; contacts referral sources and other caregivers; remains knowledgeable of psychiatric medications; identifies significant changes or high-risk situations; completes consults; places follow-up calls; performs utilization review; monitors program effectiveness and provides clinical supervision. Provides patient care, which is appropriate to the patient’s age, diagnosis, symptoms, physician orders and following established policies and procedures.

We invite you to join our team as we continue on our commitment of caring for generations.

Since 1915, LifeCare Medical Center has been dedicated to providing quality healthcare in our region. At LifeCare Medical Center, we value every person and take our patient’s healthcare needs seriously. Our employees are the foundation for our success. We’ve fostered a collaborative environment centered around compassion, accountability, respect and excellence. At LifeCare, you will have the opportunity to thrive in a life changing career, within a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and respect. As the third largest employer in Roseau County, LifeCare Medical Center is continually looking for motivated, dedicated, and compassionate leaders who are passionate about delivering the best in healthcare services. We are committed to our communities and take pride in our medical heritage.

Job Details:

Location: Roseau
Shift: Days
Job Schedule: M-F
Hours: 8am-4:30pm
FTE: 1.0
Weekends: no
Holidays: no
Pay:

What you’ll get to do in this role:

Conducts comprehensive mental health diagnostic assessment upon referral from physician unit social worker, case management nurse, etc., or outside agencies.

Develops treatment plan based on the diagnostic assessment and reviews assessment information and treatment plan with each patient.

Facilitate implementation of the treatment plan.

Provides individual, couple, family or group therapy to patients and their families using a variety of therapeutic approaches.

Review treatment plan as needed.

Makes contact with referral sources and other caregivers and assures communication and coordination exists regarding patient care.

Demonstrates knowledge of psychiatric medications and the ability to recognize common medication reactions and takes appropriate action.

Identifies significant changes or high risk situations in patient’s condition and takes appropriate actions as evidenced in reporting, consultations & documentation, as well as referring to appropriate agencies for immediate protection.

Completes consults upon request.

Completes all assessments and progress notes according to standard operating procedure.

Completes all billing procedures according to standard operating procedure.

Places follow-up calls to patients as necessary, i.e., patient complaints, missed appointments, etc.

Present cases for staff consultation as appropriate.

Provide advocacy services as needed to promote “self-determination”.

Monitors program effectiveness by evaluating, initiating and participating in restructuring of current and new programs.

Provides clinical supervision for master level social work staff according to licensure requirements upon request by director.

Develop and present educational programs for other professionals and staff as appropriate in areas of expertise upon request.

Obtains and maintains a working knowledge of state laws and rules that apply to child abuse/neglect, vulnerable adults and the mentally ill.

Is involved in the community as it relates to mental/behavioral health issues

Maintains a file on community resources for referrals.

Works closely with the local county and social service center and law enforcement agencies.

Participates in professional meetings and conferences to keep informed current resources and practices related to Behavioral Health.

Participates in community education as requested by the Director.

You’re an excellent fit, if you have:

• Master of Social Work (MSW) from an accredited school of Social Work, Master of Science in Applied Child and Family study, or Master's degree in Counseling
• Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW); Board Certified from the MN Board of Social Work or Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT) from MN Board of MFT; Board Certified from the MN Board of Behavioral Health & Therapy as LPCC
• excellent active listening skills
• good critical thinking skills
• excellent communication & interpersonal skills
• ability to exercise good judgement 
• tolerance & are empathetic

Benefits statement:

LifeCare Medical Center offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying employees. Depending upon eligibility, we offer a variety of benefits including health, dental, and life insurance. We also offer short and long-term disability, tuition assistance, a 403(b)-retirement plan, and a generous time off package to help employees maintain a healthy work-life balance.

The job summary and responsibilities listed above are designed to indicate the general nature of the work performed within this job. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all job responsibilities required of employees assigned to this job. Employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned.

LifeCare Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)