Psychotherapist- Adult Outpatient- Duluth, MN

Building Location

Building E - Essentia Health - Duluth

2901200 PSYCHIATRY - EH DC

To provide therapeutic services and diagnostic services to patients. This is to include but is not limited to individual, group, and family therapy, mental health intakes and assessments, diagnostics, and coordination of treatment services for the patient. Position requires high level of customer service skills to establish and enhance positive relationships with patients, co-workers, and others.

• Plans and delivers mental health treatment for adult, adolescent, and/or children using generally accepted psychotherapeutic modalities of treatment.
• Ages 8 and up.
• Accurately assesses and diagnoses the complaints presented by the patient and develops an age-appropriate treatment plan in consultation with the patient and family, as appropriate.
• Understands and applies the diagnostic criteria in the DSM 5, ICD-10 and other current diagnostic lexicons utilized by Essentia Health.
• Makes appropriate decisions to involve others in the care of the patient, and effectively engages their involvement through case conferences, consultation and/or referrals.
• Able to understand and incorporate psychiatric and psychological assessments and recommendations into the treatment plan of the patient.
• Delivers individual, group or family therapy as prescribed by the treatment plan, continuously evaluating progress and revising the plan when indicated.
• Recognizes when maximum benefits have been attained from treatment and enlists the patient in planning for discharge.
• Ensures that treatment planning and discharge planning reflects the standards and boundaries of regulatory agencies and third party payers, including timely completion of prior authorizations.
• Accurately documents all clinical activities and treatment provided within the medical record time parameters defined by Essentia Health.
• Performs Essentia-wide duties as requested by the designated Essentia leader.
• Upholds Essentia Health’s mission, vision, values and ethical standards and demonstrate the behavioral and service expectations as defined in our policies and procedures.

Certification/Licensure Requirements:

• Licensed to practice psychotherapy in the state in which the position is based. Licensed or license-eligible to provide telehealth services in other states in the market

• Licensed Independent Clinical Social Workers (LICSW) or
• Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) or
• Licensed Professional Counselor or (LPC) or
• Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or
• Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) or
• Licensed Professional Counselor or (LPC) or
• Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)

• Accredited as Clinical Supervisor for the Minnesota Board of Social Work within first year of hire

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Day Rotation (United States of America)

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No

$69,825.60 - $

At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well‑being, growth, and work‑life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs.

To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576‑0000.