Mental Health Therapist

Overview
Since 1885, CHI St. Alexius Health has been dedicated to leading health care in this region by enriching the lives of patients through the highest quality of care. We seek to continue our tradition of success and innovation with individuals dedicated to delivering the highest level of expertise and quality. Together we can continue to grow and support the legacy of CHI St. Alexius Health for many years to come.
CHI St. Alexius Health is a regional health network with a tertiary hospital in Bismarck, the system also consists of critical access hospitals (CAHs) in Carrington, Dickinson, Devils Lake, Garrison, Turtle Lake, Washburn and Williston and numerous clinics and outpatient services. CHI St. Alexius Health manages four CAHs in North Dakota - Elgin, Linton, and Wishek, as well as Mobridge Regional Medical Center in Mobridge, S.D. CHI St. Alexius Health offers a comprehensive line of inpatient and outpatient medical services, including: a Level II Trauma Center, primary and specialty physician clinics, home health and hospice services, durable medical equipment services, a fitness and human performance center and ancillary services throughout western and central North Dakota.
CHI St. Alexius Health is part of CommonSpirit Health, a nonprofit, Catholic health system dedicated to advancing health for all people. It was created in February 2019 through the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives and Dignity Health. CommonSpirit Health is committed to creating healthier communities, delivering exceptional patient care, and ensuring every person has access to quality health care.
Responsibilities
Provides assessment and counseling services to individuals, couples, families, and groups to meet the psychosocial needs of individuals accessing care at Archway Mental Health Services. Works under the direction of the Director of Archway Mental Health Services.
What You'll Do:

• Provides individual, marital, family, and group diagnostic assessments and Mental Health therapy sessions.

• Demonstrates proficiency in advanced assessment and counseling skills. Assesses patients through detailed conversations, interviews, and observations to determine the appropriate plan of care.

• Diagnoses the patient's mental and emotional disorders utilizing DSM-V and ICD-10 criteria. Creates effective treatment plans that include counseling, referral to medication provider, or other services as necessary.

• Therapist will perform duties in a manner consistent with individual scope of practice, following all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and policies and procedures governing individual licensure.

• Shall procure and maintain third party- payor status. Shall be qualified to provide services which are covered under Medicare and Medicaid and shall provide services in accordance with Hospital's policies and procedures.

• Demonstrates the ability to triage individuals in crisis by establishing appropriate interventions to maintain patient safety.

• Maintains accurate and timely patient records per the medical center standards. Updates the treatment plan regularly with patient centered goals in mind.

• Communicates and collaborates effectively with other Mental Health and healthcare providers, patients, family members, and outside agencies.

• Uses evidenced based practice modalities and therapy models to ensure high quality therapy services are provided to patients.

• Demonstrates ethical and professional behavior at all times, maintains patient confidentiality.

• Works effectively with diverse patient populations.

• Serves as a patient advocate at all times, assists patients with accessing resources or additional referrals when needed.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling and Guidance or related field from an accredited college or university.
• Licensed as an Independent Clinical Social Worker or similar which supports third party billing.
• Prefer 5 years of clinical experience as a masters prepared social worker or counselor.