Outpatient​/School Linked Behavioral Health Therapist

Title and Program

Outpatient / School Linked Behavioral Health Therapist – Program:
Outpatient / School Linked Behavioral Health

To provide outpatient mental health services to the citizens of Winona, Houston, Fillmore, Wabasha, Goodhue and other participating County partners in a non-profit community mental health clinic setting with other licensed professionals and Center staff including working with individuals, couples, families and the community at large.

• Assess and document client’s current life situation, including reasons for referral, history of the current mental health problem, strengths and vulnerabilities, current functioning and symptoms, diagnosis using the DSM‑5 or other updated tools, and provide needed mental health services.
• Develop a written plan of intervention, treatment and services identifying goals and objectives of treatment, treatment strategy, a schedule for accomplishing treatment goals and objectives, and assign responsibility for providing treatment to the client.
• Perform planned and structured treatment (individual, family and/or group psychotherapy) based on client’s diagnosis.
• Assist in the coordination of therapeutic services with other Center staff, including consulting with on‑staff psychiatric prescribers.
• Consult in a timely manner with other professionals or agencies concerning clients referred to or from the Center as well as mutual clients.
• Participate in the required multidisciplinary team meetings and clinical supervision.
• Provide case or program consultation to health care and human service professionals and agencies.
• Participate in efforts to coordinate agency and community resources.
• Participate in conferences, seminars, or other educational activities based on the annual staff development plan and as needed to be in good standing with state licensure requirements.
• Provide training to in‑house staff, share approved and legal video/audio tapes of sessions with clients for intra‑agency training or as requested by the Clinical Director.
• Perform other outpatient mental health activities such as giving presentations at all‑agency meetings or to area businesses, schools, and other organizations as directed by the Director or staffing information booths at events or fairs and participate in activities outside of the agency as directed.
• Maintain accurate and current documentation of all client treatment activities in the agency’s electronic health record (EHR). Progress notes are to be completed within 48 hours of seeing a client; treatment plans completed at the first therapy session; diagnostic assessment completed within insurance compliance guidelines or sooner in time‑sensitive situations and as requested by county or other partner staff.
• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date case closings and terminations, typically within three months of the most recent session with a client.
• Maintain a thorough and accurate schedule in the electronic health record, including all productive and non‑productive time and activities.
• Maintain productivity time standards – billable and non‑billable at the required minimal level, currently 65% of total paid time.
• Complete all information/forms needed by the business office (Enrollment form, prior authorizations, requests for information or letters sent to doctors etc.) in a timely manner.
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with all referral sources and intra‑agency staff.
• Possess a vehicle, valid driver’s license, and valid auto insurance.

Must be able to move in a manner conducive to the execution of daily activities. While performing the duties of this job, the employee must communicate with others and exchange information. The employee regularly operates equipment on a daily basis. Occasional bending and lifting of office materials may be required.

Perform other duties as assigned by Program Director.

MS Office Word and Excel, Windows environment, email, clinical software, calculator, personal computer, webcam, copier, fax machine, laser printer, telephone/cell phone, postage meter, vehicle.