SUMMARY:

　　We are currently seeking a Licensed Mental Health Professional to join our Jail Health Services team. This full time role will work days (weekdays only). Will primarily work with our Addiction Medicine and Mental Health patients (experience within these areas is a plus).The role works within a safe and secure environment.

　　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 roundsProvides mental health services including initial and ongoing screening, diagnostic assessment, treatment planning (including regular updates), psychoeducation, psychotherapy services, crisis services, referrals, and discharge/termination planningCompletes necessary documentation for accurate and timely billing of clinical services providedProvides psychoeducation to patients, families, and community organizations as neededProvides care coordination including discharge/termination planningProvides on-call phone coverage for patient coaching as requiredProvides 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/certificationOther duties as assignedQUALIFICATIONS:/**/

　　/Minimum Qualifications:/

　　Meets criteria for “Mental Health Professional” as defined in MN statuteMaster’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 familiesAbility to recognize and document patient progressAbility to work cooperatively with other members of the multidisciplinary clinical teamAbility to interact effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds including ability to deal objectively with individuals whose attitudes and behaviors differ from her/his ownAbility to read and interpret written instructions, patient charts, and physicians' notesAbility to interpret policies and procedures in an advisory capacityAbility 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 – LICSWTitle: Mental Health Professional – Licensed (LICSW) – Jail Health Services

　　Location: MN-Minneapolis-Public Safety Facility (Jail)

　　Requisition ID: 232859