Mental Health Therapist

About Us

Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation’s largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 200 clinics, care sites and 158 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings.

Job Summary

The posted compensation range of $32.85 - $39.07 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

Department

Behavioral Health

Hours/Pay Period

80

Weekly Schedule

Monday-Friday days

Shift

Day

Remote

No

Category

Mental Health

Responsibilities

• Independently evaluates and/or assesses the bio-psycho-social needs of patients, and treats mental health disorders by conducting therapy sessions with patients utilizing various treatment modalities such as individual, group, family and/or significant other counseling and education to assist these individuals in achieving defined treatment goals and provide crisis intervention when needed.
• Develops and maintains a positive professional relationship with clients, peers, coworkers, and members of the community. Maintains open, therapeutic communication with peers, patients, and the patient's family. Maintains strict standards of ethical behavior including the confidentiality of all patient affairs. Must have the ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a diverse and multicultural environment.
• Documents clinical services (i.e., evaluations/assessments, progress notes, group notes, treatment plan, discharge summaries, etc) that reflect progress toward goals as established in the treatment plan in accordance with departmental record keeping policy, procedure and licensure standards.
• Collaborates, consults, refers and coordinates treatment and discharge/after-care services with departmental treatment team, other internal programs, and external agencies and significant others having joint interest in meeting the needs of the client in a timely manner.
• Assumes responsibility for personal and professional growth, assures compliance with all annual competencies, and fulfills yearly education requirements in order to maintain an active license. Participates in all mandatory safety, security and infection control programs, as well as those required and provided by the department.
• Affords assistance in ensuring that there is timely reimbursement for services rendered: providing information for utilization reviews, obtaining proper authorizations, assisting in providing documentation for third party payment, and maintaining currency of patient demographics and insurance information as necessary.

Qualifications

• Masters Other in Counseling, Social Work, Nursing or other related behavioral health field
• Independent Mental Health Practitioner/Counselor: IA

Preferred Qualifications

• Three years of post license experience in a mental health/addiction recovery or related field.

Benefits

• Total Rewards Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time.

Pay

$32.85 - $39.07 /hour

Schedule

Day

Benefits

• Includes but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time.