Psychotherapist Trainee

Overview

May conduct diagnostic assessment under the supervised practice of fully licensed and system credentialed supervisor, determines clinical interventions, facilitates therapy and provides education for patients and their families. Facilitates treatment planning and manages each case. Responsible for development of transition/discharge plan. Communicates effectively and respectfully with others, including interdisciplinary teams and all other contacts. Functions as an interdisciplinary team member. Accepts supervision and consultation with a licensed supervisor for the functions of this position in their clinical practice.

Responsibilities Job Description

Demonstrates clinical competence in the treatment planning process.

• Facilitates treatment planning and oversee management of each case.

• Coordinates/facilitates the development of treatment plan by collaborating with patient, family and interdisciplinary team.

• Develops an individualized plan based on age, social and cultural considerations, clinical diagnosis, level of functioning and other relevant needs.

• Implements, reassesses and adjust treatment plan as necessary.

Demonstrates clinical competence to assess individual patient needs.

• Completes an interdisciplinary assessment tool with each patient.

• Updates interdisciplinary assessments tool each week.

Demonstrates clinical competence in disposition planning.

• Interfaces with government agencies such as court, ombudsmen, county services

• Completes referral process for next level of care

• Communicates to other providers in the community

• Sets up intake appointments

• Completes needed paperwork to facilitate this process i.e. applications, letters of recommendation, etc

Demonstrates clinical competency to partner with multi-disciplinary team in the treatment planning process.

• Assists in developing an individualized plan based on age, social and cultural considerations, clinical diagnosis, level of functioning and other relevant needs.

• Implements, reassesses and adjusts treatment plan as necessary.

• Communicates frequently and effectively with interdisciplinary team to ensure continuity and coordination of care.

• Documentation is thorough, timely, legible and clinically appropriate and meets regulatory requirements.

Demonstrates competence in developing a clinically relevant transition/discharge plan.

• Collaborates with patient, family, and provides input to interdisciplinary team in developing a discharge plan

• Develops discharge plan based on age, social and cultural considerations, clinical diagnosis and level of functioning and other relevant needs.

• Documents thoroughly, timely, legible and clinically appropriate.

Demonstrates clinical competence in conducting group therapy, family therapy and psycho-education groups.

• Provides individual, couples and family therapy.

• Documents thoroughly, timely, legible and clinically appropriate.

Demonstrates the ability to advance evidence based practice by utilizing standards, guidelines and pathways for care delivery. Incorporates data and information into practice to continually improve care and practice so that patient outcomes are enhanced.

Promotes a culture of evidence based practice by participation in any of, but not limited to, the following activities:

• Utilizing evidence based policies in clinical practice

• Attends and participates in learning opportunities about evidence based practice

• Membership in hospital or unit based practice council/research council

• Evidence based practice project (e.g. policy development or poster presentation)

• Journal club, journal article critique and circulation

• Literature review

• Development of standard/pathway/guideline for patient care

• Presentation

• Research study

Organization Expectations, as applicable:

• Demonstrates ability to provide care or service adjusting approaches to reflect developmental level and cultural differences of population served

o Partners with patient care giver in care/decision making.

o Communicates in a respective manner.

o Ensures a safe, secure environment.

o Individualizes plan of care to meet patient needs.

o Modifies clinical interventions based on population served.

o Provides patient education based on as assessment of learning needs of patient/care giver.

• Fulfills all organizational requirements

o Completes all required learning relevant to the role

o Complies with all relevant laws, regulation and policies

• Will participate with supervision- attend individual and/or group supervision as agreed upon

• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required

Education

Master's Degree in Psychology, Social Work, or closely related field

Experience

Completion of clinical education and internship as required by graduate program.

License/Certification/Registration

Be licensed or provisionally licensed by the MN Board of Social Work as LGSW, or be working towards independent licensure as an LMFT, or LPCC.

Completion of BLS is a requirement before start date

EEO Statement

EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status

Benefit Overview

Fairview offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link for additional information: ~~~

Compensation Disclaimer

An individual's pay rate within the posted range may be determined by various factors, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical.