Mental Health Professional

Job Details

Northstar Behavioral Health is seeking a passionate and dedicated client advocate to join our energetic team in an opiate and stimulant specific program. We offer a comprehensive continuum of care including residential, outpatient, medical, and mental health services in our Co-Occurring and Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) friendly programs. We strive to be both the provider and employer of choice in the Metro area.

Key Result Areas

• Fulfill the mental health component of the co-occurring licensure requirements, including completing the initial mental health screen (GAIN-SS) and diagnostic assessment (DA) within the required timeframe.
• Complete an individual treatment plan within 30 days of the diagnostic assessment or the second psychotherapy appointment.
• Maintain a minimum of 25 direct client contact hours per week (full-time) or at least 60% of available time as direct client contact if part-time.
• Document substance use and mental health services within 24 and 72 hours, respectively.
• Track clients in the residential site and attend weekly multidisciplinary clinical staffing meetings.
• Ensure the number of grievances/maltreatment reports does not exceed one per month.
• Pass quarterly peer review internal documentation review processes.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Adhere to MN State Statutes, code of ethics, insurance requirements, and Northstar’s policy and procedures.
• Maintain resident/client records in accordance with Northstar’s policy requirements.
• Complete continuing education courses as required by the State of Minnesota to maintain professional license.
• Attend in-house training, all scheduled Northstar/Bridges staff meetings, and consultations.
• Hold a caseload of clients, providing all components of a psychotherapeutic episode of care from diagnostic assessment through termination.
• Carefully coordinate care with all providers on the client’s care team.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Experience

• Must be a Licensed Mental Health Professional in the State of Minnesota (LP, LICSW, LMFT, LPCC).
• Eligible to be credentialed with insurers.
• Minimum requirement of a master’s degree.
• Demonstrate competent use of DSM-V and evidence-based approaches.
• CPR Certification or attain within 30 days of hire (in-house training available).
• Two years of freedom from chemical use problems.
• Pass drug screen.
• Pass a State of Minnesota Background Check.
• Possess a current Minnesota Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office programs and other computer skills.

Additional Skills and Experience

• Familiarity with Procentive.
• Training or certification in evidence-based modalities such as CBT, ACT, SFBT, DBT, EMDR, Brain Spotting, etc.
• Strong motivational interviewing skills.
• Ability to work independently, think critically, and cultivate a solution-focused mindset.
• Flexibility and willingness to embrace change.
• Effective communication and collaboration with other members of the care team.