Licensed Mental Health Professional- Remote

Overview: SIGN-ON BONUS AVAILABLE for commitments to select shifts and weekendsAs part of M Health Fairview, Behavioral Healthcare Providers (BHP) is a nonprofit behavioral health care organization dedicated to helping people and communities.

BHP is focused on providing excellent clinical services, promoting an unbiased understanding about mental illness, and educating professionals about the benefits of early intervention.At BHP, we have been positively impacting the community since 2002.

We help youth and adults receive timely and compassionate care during periods of crisis.

We provide face to face services in Emergency Departments in the Minneapolis/St.

Paul metro area and telemedicine ED services to greater Minnesota and parts of Wisconsin.

We are firmly committed to improving community health and are transforming the ways in which crisis assessments and behavioral health services are available through technological innovation and community partnerships.As a leader in behavioral health, BHP utilizes services and innovations for the treatment of mental illness and substance abuse that address a persons emotional, physical, and cognitive needs.

As a Diagnostic Evaluation Center (DEC) Assessor, youre energized by providing excellent clinical care and ensuring we can coordinate services for youth and adults during and after a crisis.

This is a perfect role for a strong generalist Licensed Mental Health Professional who also has experience with crisis intervention and who is flexible and eager to use their skills in a new setting.This position is a 1.0FTE and requires four 8-hour shifts per week.

The schedule is 1p-9:30p Tues-Saturday.

The office location is in Roseville, MN but the work is primarily remote.

Responsibilities/Job Description: Clinical Services:Provides coordinated care by initiating client centered consultation with internal and external providers involved in care or services.

Responsible for obtaining the necessary releasesProvides crisis call support and determines appropriate level of care, as needed, for clientsCompletes a comprehensive behavioral assessment in person or virtually via telehealth to identify patient needs and to recommend a level of careProvides psychotherapy for clientsAssesses and completes the DEC (Diagnostic Evaluation Center) assessment form for all crisis patientsDetermines appropriate disposition, coordinates care, and provides discharge summaries for patientsCollaborates with the patient, medical doctor, and family to create a treatment plan based on medical necessity and the patients preference for careProvides primary communication to collaborating partners, e.g.

Hospital emergency departments, schools, primary care clinics, assisted living, and other treatment providersAdheres to all policies and proceduresMaintains knowledge of available community resources and procedures for hospitalizationsRecord Keeping:Obtains all necessary documents, information, and signatures from patients in order to complete assessments and coordinate careConducts risk assessments, de-escalation techniques/suicide prevention, and/or mental status evaluationPromptly and accurately documents patient information, the major crisis or treatment issues and expectedoutcomes based on medical record-keepingstandards.

Documents/charts according to department standards, policy and regulatory and accrediting bodies requirementsService to Internal and External Customers:Responsible for responding to queries pertaining to services that can be provided to best meet the needs of the patientTroubleshoots technical issues with telehealth sitesLocates and schedules routine and crisis appointments for patients within the established timeframeEstablishes and maintains positive and professional working relationships with internal staff, external service providers and other state and county agenciesEngages in appropriate professional development through continuing education, membership in professional organization and licensure as eligibleAs requested, participates in nonclinical activities such as committee work, quality improvement teams, performance improvement and grant initiatives Qualifications: Required:Masters Degree, from an accredited school, in Social Work, Psychology, or closely related disciplineBasic Life Support CertificationValid Minnesota drivers license, access to a car during designated hours, proof of auto insurance coverageOne of the following licenses in good standing in the State of Minnesota:Licensed Psychologist (Doctoral or Master’s)Licensed Independent Clinical Social WorkerLicensed Marriage Family Therapist (Doctoral or Masters)Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (Doctoral or Master’s)Good working knowledge of electronic health records as well as a comfort level and willingness to utilize computer-based platforms for assessments along with proficiency with computersAbility to handle multiple tasks at one time and to quickly switch from one task to anotherWillingness to become licensedin the state of WisconsinPreferred:Three or more years experience in crisis counseling/situations or clinical therapyOne to three years leadership experience in a behavioral related field, managed care or call centerThis position is eligible for partial remote work.

In addition to adhering to all Fairview policies, guidelines, procedures, the Fairview Commitments, and the Code of Conduct, it is the expectation the following requirements of the remote work policy will be met, including but not limited to:Remote workspace that is clean, safe,andprofessional.Maintains an internet connection consistent with Fairview standards at remote workspace.Remain productive and responsive during their scheduled work hours.Attend primary Fairview location, as needed.