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Highlights of the role
As a Behavioral Health Therapist, you’ll have the opportunity to
- Provide therapy and diagnostic assessments for clients across the lifespan—from children to older adults.
- Work with individuals/families in an outpatient clinic setting, with potential to support students through CTSS in a school environment.
- Develop individualized treatment plans, deliver evidence-based therapy, and monitor progress toward recovery goals.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, school personnel, and community partners to ensure coordinated, high-quality care.
- Provide education and advocacy to promote client well-being and self-determination.
- Contribute to program development, evaluation, and community engagement activities.
- Receive or provide clinical supervision depending on licensure level.
Detailed responsibilities
- Clinical Services
- Conduct comprehensive mental health diagnostic assessments upon referral from physicians, social workers, case managers, or outside agencies.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on assessment findings; review and update plans as needed.
- Provide individual, couples, family, and group therapy using evidence-based therapeutic modalities.
- Demonstrate knowledge of psychiatric medications and recognize common side effects, taking appropriate action when concerns arise.
- Identify significant changes or high-risk situations in a client’s condition and take timely action, including referrals or protective reports as required.
- Complete consults upon request and maintain communication with referral sources and caregivers to ensure continuity of care.
- Complete all required documentation, progress notes, and billing procedures accurately and in accordance with agency standards.
- Provide advocacy services and link clients to community resources to support treatment goals.
- Place follow-up calls as needed for missed appointments, care coordination, or patient concerns.
- Collaboration and Program Development
- Present cases for consultation and participate in multidisciplinary team meetings.
- Monitor and evaluate program effectiveness, contributing ideas for improvement or new initiatives.
- Work closely with local county agencies, social services, schools, and law enforcement as appropriate.
- Maintain a current resource file and community relationships to facilitate referrals and collaboration.
- Education and Professional Development
- Develop and present educational programs for staff and community audiences as requested.
- Stay current on laws, rules, and best practices related to behavioral health, child and vulnerable adult protection, and mental health treatment.
- Participate in professional meetings and conferences to maintain knowledge and enhance clinical skills.
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:
- Monday-Friday
- Hours: 8-4:30pm
- FTE: 1.0
- Weekends:
- Holidays: *Pay
- Range: Varies based on licensure
*It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case and on several factors including relevant work experience, education, certification & licensure, and internal equity. Hourly pay is just one part of the compensation package for employees.
You’re an excellent fit, if you have
- Education: Master’s degree in social work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or related behavioral health field.
- Licensure: Current Minnesota license as LICSW, LMFT, or LPCC; LGSW under clinical supervision will be considered.
- Experience: Experience providing therapy to children, adolescents, and/or families preferred. School-based and outpatient experience is beneficial.
- Skills: Strong assessment, treatment planning, and documentation skills. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
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 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)
