Pre-Independent Licensed Therapist - Mankato

About the role

CARE Counseling, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Pre-Independent Licensed Therapist to join our team in Minnesota. This position provides an array of services using evidence-based practices that support client treatment, and facilitate safe, secure and therapeutic interventions.

Responsibilities

• Regularly perform intakes, diagnostic evaluations, prepare and monitor treatment planning while engaging in appropriate client therapy practices and following guidance provided by one's supervisor
• Form effective therapeutic alliances, supporting each client's unique needs and goals, with the result in positively impacting client outcomes and retention
• Demonstrate advanced level of clinical knowledge and modeling as it relates to the individual's goals, treatment plan and diagnosis
• Engage in crisis interventions, stabilization, and de-escalation for clients experiencing mental health symptoms or other emotional and/or behavioral responses while prioritizing client safety
• Timely and accurately document all client interactions as dictated by law, ethical standards, board requirements and CARE Counseling policy and practices
• Provide one-to-one supportive counseling, observe client behavior, physical and emotional symptoms and perform behavioral management interventions, as needed
• Participate in creating an overall positive atmosphere with other staff and clients
• Attend and actively participate in clinical supervision, group consultation, Pre-independently Licensed Trainee (PILT) trainings, team meetings, and other meetings as required by position, demonstrating preparation, timeliness, and professionalism
• Demonstrate a willingness to incorporate supervisor and leadership feedback to continuously improve standards of client care
• Accurately track and document hours elated to preparation and completion of any licensing efforts, if applicable
• Maintain a client caseload and additional responsibilities as assigned

Requirements

• Must either: Possess a Master's or Doctoral Degree in Behavioral Science/related field (Psychology, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Social Work, Education, etc.)
• Be in the process of working toward independent licensure and be in good standing with their respective licensing board
• Possess an active, unrestricted clinical license as a Pre-Independently Licensed Therapist in the State of Minnesota (LP, LPCC, LPC, LICSW, LGSW, LMFT, LAMFT)
• Basic understanding of Microsoft products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Must be able to adhere to one of the following work models: Onsite (must complete all work at one consistent site), Hybrid - at least 2 days on site (must have a distraction-free space in home for home office with access to high-speed internet)

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctoral Degree in Behavioral Science/related field (Psychology, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Social Work, Education, etc.)
• Currently in final months of Master's Degree program and will have Master's Degree on first day of employment
• In the process of working toward independent licensure and be in good standing with their respective licensing board
• Active, unrestricted clinical license as a Pre-Independently Licensed Therapist in the State of Minnesota (LP, LPCC, LPC, LICSW, LGSW, LMFT, LAMFT)
• Basic understanding of Microsoft products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Ability to adhere to one of the following work models: Onsite (must complete all work at one consistent site), Hybrid - at least 2 days on site (must have a distraction-free space in home for home office with access to high-speed internet)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in outpatient mental health
• Experience in clinical documentation
• Experience in diagnostic assessment
• Experience in treatment planning and maintaining a caseload
• Experience entering pertinent information in Electronic Health Record (EHR) Systems
• Experience reading and interpreting information, such as reports, general correspondence, professional publications, and government regulations, with the ability to share with others as needed
• Experience reading, interpreting and applying/modeling general information from policy and procedure manuals and other compliance related information
• Experience presenting information and responding to questions from internal and external stakeholders which can or may include community providers, medical professionals, management, peers, family members and clients
• Knowledge of the effects of mental illness and seeks information from a wide variety of disciplines applicable to the treatment of persons with mental illness