Mental Health Therapist bei Hennepin County, MN

About the Department

The Behavioral Health department at NorthPoint Health & Wellness Center is seeking a Mental Health Therapist to join their team. This position will provide clinical mental health services for all ages, with specific focus on children and adolescents. This position will also provide clinical mental health services, including conducting initial clinical interviews with children (ages 5-17) and their families to determine level of functioning and to diagnose mental and/or emotional disorders, completing diagnostic assessment reports (to include presenting problems, psychosocial and medication histories, and psychiatric diagnoses), creating treatment plans, and providing psychotherapy.  Additionally, the person in this position will have an opportunity to expand competency to children five years of age and younger as part of our Early Childhood Program. Training will be provided.

• Complete diagnostic assessments with all ages, with specific focus on children and adolescents.
• Provide direct clinical services including clinical interviews, therapies, and crisis/risk assessments.
• Provide general case management; prepare reports, case records, correspond as necessary clinically, and bill for services.
• Participate in weekly multidisciplinary staff case consultations with psychiatrists, psychologists, and other mental health providers. 
• Work as a member of a multidisciplinary, integrated care team consisting of medical, dental, behavioral health, and other ancillary care providers, providing both internal and external referrals for patients.

• Master's degree or higher in social work or closely related field and two or more years of post-master's degree experience in a psychiatric or mental health setting.
• Qualification as a Mental Health Professional.
• Current licensure as an Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) by the Minnesota Board of Social Work, Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) by the Minnesota Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy, and/or Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) by the Minnesota Board of Marriage and Family Therapy.

• Experience: 
  • Using the Epic electronic health records system.
  • Working with children and adolescents.
  • With crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques. 
  • With being trauma-informed and understanding the impact of trauma on individuals and the importance of creating safe and supportive environments.
  • Working in a school system, hospital, clinic, or in the community.
• Knowledge of clinical interview techniques to be used with children and families.
• Knowledge of resources available through Hennepin County and the community.
• Skill in working with patients of varying cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds including patients who may require the use of an interpreter.
• Ability to:
  • Establish effective therapeutic relationships with patients and their families.
  • Gather and interpret pertinent psychosocial and psychological data in cases characterized by complex problems and the ability to use this data to inform diagnostic considerations and develop effective therapeutic interventions.
  • Develop and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, other professionals, and the public.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.

About the department:
NorthPoint Health & Wellness Center sets a standard of excellence in providing culturally responsive, integrated, holistic primary health and social services that strengthens our community and the lives of the people we serve. We are leaders and partners in a shared vision of a healthy, environmentally safe, and economically stable, self-reliant community. 

About Hennepin County: 
Hennepin is the largest county government organization in Minnesota. Our employees work every day to improve the health, safety and quality of life for our residents and communities. All of our jobs align with our mission to serve residents through transformative services that reduce disparities, eliminate inequities, and create opportunity for all and our vision of a community where all people are healthy, all people are valued, and all people thrive.
 
Our employees receive a combination of competitive benefits and positive workplace culture not found at other organizations. This includes meaningful work that impacts our community, competitive pay, work-life balance, a variety of benefits and opportunities to grow. Learn more at The Bridge (login as Guest).
 
Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity and the reduction of disparities is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community.
 
Your future. Made here.
 
This posting may be used to fill current and future vacancies.

This position will have access to systems or other documentation that contains HIPAA data. 
 
Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience. Final candidates may be required to complete a drug test that may include testing for cannabis and/or a criminal background check.

If you have any questions, please contact:
Rebecca Maddaus
[email protected]

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