Clinical Care Senior Therapist

Job Summary: The BH Clinical Coordinator supports clinical oversight and program development for the Outpatient Behavioral Health department. The primary responsibility of this role is providing administrative support to the BH Director and clinical support to the BH department, as well as providing patient care.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintains a clinical caseload and provides individual and group therapy to adolescents and adults. Maintains knowledge of current and culturally appropriate mental health care practices.
• Provides clinical supervision to pre-licensed clinicians as requested by the Director. Will pursue Licensing Supervisor training/credential if unable to provide supervision at outset of employment.
• Adheres to clinical standards and provides clinical guidance to behavioral health staff to support staff development, provider satisfaction and Clinical Care.
• Oversees review of clinical services, including quarterly peer chart audits, for BH department. Gathers reporting data for grants as requested.
• Provides administrative support in oversight of BH department, including disciplinary and human resources functions, when requested by or in the absence of the Director.
• Supports medical / behavioral health integration program including clinical oversight of crisis support provided to the medical clinic.
• Contributes to clinical evaluation and quality assurance functions for the department including peer reviews and quality-improvement projects.
• Contributes to Outpatient Behavioral Health recruitment and hiring, including evaluating the clinical skills and experience of prospective employees.

Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Provides clinical supervision of therapists, integrated care clinicians, and interns in the Outpatient Behavioral Health Department. Carries out individual and group supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsible for staff discipline when patient care or clinical judgement is concerned.
• Responsibilities include supporting the Behavioral Health Director with interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints, identifying, and resolving problems.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education and/or experience: Master's Degree (MA) or equivalent, or four to ten years of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Certificates, licenses and registrations required: Current Licensed Mental Health Professional Certification (LICSW, LMFT, LP, LPCC) in Minnesota required; State certification for supervision of clinical staff (LICSW, LPCC) preferred. BLS CPR, First Aid Certificate; Proof of current COVID-19 vaccination.
• Experience working with the American Indian Community preferred

Competencies:

Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected

Diversity - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Educates others on the value of diversity; Promotes a harassment-free environment; Builds a diverse workforce.

Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.

Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things; Is friendly, courteous, and enjoy working with a variety of staff.

Leadership - Exhibits confidence in self and others; Inspires and motivates others to perform well; Effectively influences actions and opinions of others; Accepts feedback from others; Gives appropriate recognition to others.

Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics; Recognize problems, their possible causes and identify solutions; Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts professionally under pressure and stressful situations; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.

Strategic Thinking - Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; Understands organization's strengths & weaknesses; Analyzes market and competition; Identifies external threats and opportunities; Adapts strategy to changing conditions.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Frequently required to sit

Frequently required to utilize hand and finger dexterity

Occasionally required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl

Frequently required to talk or hear

While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

The employee mustoccasionally lift and /or move more than 10 pounds; frequently lift and/or move up to 5 pounds

Specific vision abilities required by this job includeClose and distance vision, and ability to adjust focus