Mental Health Professional - Licensed - 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 – Licensed to join our team. This full time role will work days.  This is a grant funded role, currently funded through March 2025 with potential for extension.

Purpose of this position: Under general supervision, a mental health professional provides direct mental health services including screening, diagnostic assessment, psychoeducation, and psychotherapy services with persons living with mental illness; evaluates care and programming; and develops programming as needed

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

Positive Care Ryan White department specific:

• Primary therapist for walk-in therapy 
• Go-to for staff who have questions about therapy/mental health 
• Be part of the “new patient orientation” to talk about MH services available in clinic/in the community if patient expresses an urgent need and wants to talk 
• Work with psychotherapists to support patients needing to get into a crisis residence or IRTS program 
• Connecting patients to other therapists in the community and MH resources (i.e. patients want a therapist who speaks other languages, interest in a therapist that has specific identities, information about how to get referred to ARMHS etc..) 
• Connecting patients with community programs and resources that would be beneficial for mental health wellbeing and building support system (i.e. Clues, Aliveness, NACC etc.) 

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.