Mental Health Consultant / LICSW

Number of Job Openings Available:

1

Date Posted:

December 26, 2024

Department:

62884305 Mental Health Consultants

Shift:

Day/Evening (United States of America)

Shift Length:

8 hour shift

Hours Per Week:

40

Union Contract:

Non-Union-NCT

Weekend Rotation:

None

Job Summary:

Provides collaboration and consultation by acting as the licensed mental health expert embedded within the primary care and women’s health clinics. Performs mental health diagnostic assessment and provides individual, family and group therapy with the established program(s) and services. Provides immediate/same-day and short-term ongoing access to ambulatory mental health therapy through partnership with the primary care and women’s health team. Responsible for mental health assessment, diagnostics, triage and short term ongoing clinical therapy along with connecting and referring patients to appropriate mental health services as needed.

Key Position Details:

This position is eligible for a $6,000 retention bonus.

Group therapy is not part of the clinical service offered for this position currently.

Job Description:

Principle Responsibilities

• Provides solution-focused therapy to patients independently and/or in conjunction with mental health provider.
• Provides crisis consultation and de-escalation to patients in person and/or virtually
• Collaborates with Primary Care/Women’s Health teams and community supports
• Supports patients and primary care team/mental health providers in achieving patient care goals.
• Reinforces provider communication about plan of care.
• Identifies barriers to meeting patient goals and communicate to care team.
• Coordinates care for patients across the primary care, specialties, and mental health service lines
• Assesses conditions related to crisis and life events.
• Triage patients with known mental health issues and provide same-day and short-term ongoing access to mental health therapy
• Screens for basic health needs and align services to assist.
• Consults, refers and coordinates interventions in cases of suspected or actual situations of child or adult abuse and neglect or forms of domestic violence or sexual abuse.
• Identifies needs for community or public agency services

Job Requirements

• Master's degree in Social Work or related field required
• 2+ years in licensed practice preferred
• Licensed Ind Clinical Social Worker - MN Board of Social Work required
• BLS Tier 1 - Basic Life Support - Multisource preferred within 60 Days

Physical Address

Allina Health - Buffalo Clinic

303 Catlin St Lower Level,

Buffalo, MN 55313

Physical Demands
Sedentary:
Lifting weight Up to 10 lbs. occasionally, negligible weight frequently

Pay Range

Pay Range: $34.83 to $47.74 per hour

The pay described reflects the base hiring pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work.

Benefit Summary

Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That’s why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive — not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being — mind, body, spirit and community — of you and your family members. 

Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes up to $100 in well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey.  

In addition, Allina Health offers employee resources groups (ERGs) -- voluntary, employee-led groups that serve as a resource for members and organizations by fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace aligned with the organization's mission, values, goals, business practices, and objectives. Allina Health also engages employees in various community involvement and volunteering events.  

Benefits include:

• Medical/Dental

• PTO/Time Away

• Retirement Savings Plans

• Life Ins