Mental Health Professional Intern - Hennepin County Medical Center

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:

We are currently seeking a Mental Health Professional Intern to join our Psychiatry Clinic team. This part time role will work 40 hours within a 2 week pay period.  

Purpose of this position: Under the clinical supervision of a mental health professional, the intern will provide direct mental healthservices including diagnostic assessment, psychotherapy, psychoeducation, and other rehabilitative mental health services to persons living with mental illness. Will also complete treatment plans, and other screening including functional assessments and level of care assessments.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide 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
• Incorporates family/care givers, other healthcare providers, and other community professionals as indicated
• Attends all meetings as required
• Actively participates in regularly scheduled supervision, and attends other educational activities as required by the supervisor or field education office
• Complies with timely documentation and billing requirements for all rendered services including direct and indirect care
• Assists in maintaining compliance with all accrediting, licensing, regulatory, managed care, and governmental agency standards and requirements (e.g., American Psychological Association, applicable MN Health Licensing Boards, the Department of Human  Services, the Department of Health, the Joint Commission, CMS).
• Performs other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Meets the DHS definition for Mental Health Practitioner (See MN Statute 245I.04, Subd. 4 (b)(5)) qualified as a Clinical Trainee (See MN Statute 245I.04 Subd 6 (a)(1))

AND

• Is enrolled in an accredited graduate program of study to prepare them for independent licensure as a mental health professional and is in the process of completing a practicum or internship for that graduate training program in social work, marriage and family therapy, or counseling

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with persons living with mental illnesses, and chemical dependency
• Multilingual skillset

Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities:

• Ability to provide psychotherapy to 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 with individuals of widely diverse lifestyles including ability to deal objectively with individuals whose attitudes and behaviors differ from their own
• Ability to read and interpret written instructions, patient charts, and physicians' notes
• Ability to use computer systems, including electronic medical records, along with working knowledge of Microsoft Office Products (Outlook, etc.).

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.