Psychologist OR Psychotherapist (LICSW) - Wahpeton, ND

Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

Psychologist OR LICSW

Wahpeton, ND

Essentia Health Wahpeton Clinic is seeking a full-time Behavioral Health provider and will consider either a Licensed Certified Social Worker (LICSW) or a Doctoral level Psychologist to become an integrated component of our primary care team  by increasing access for mental health and its support services. Our team of primary care physicians and advanced practice professionals utilize best practice methods to provide an environment that is engaged, innovative, value-driven and proactive in the care of our patients. Enjoy the pleasures of residing in a community of true Americana with great schools, safe neighborhoods and a strong economy.

• 1.0 FTE, full-time position with FT benefits (will consider part-time interest also)
• Monday-Friday from 8a-5p
• Based in Wahpeton, ND, with outreach to Graceville, MN clinic.
• 6-8 outpatients, preferably able to serve all ages (no inpatient responsibilities
• Management of psychosocial aspects of chronic and acute diseases.
• Application of behavioral principles to address lifestyle and health risk issues.
• Consultation and co-management in the treatment of mental disorders and psychosocial issues
• Team based approach with on-site primary care services and consultation specialists at Essentia Health Fargo.

FUNCTIONS:

• Assists the primary care provider in recognizing, treating and managing mental health and psychosocial issues and acts as a contributing member to the primary care team;
• Conducts client intakes, focusing on diagnostic and functional evaluations, then makes recommendations to the primary care provider concerning the clients’ treatment goals and plan;
• Provides consultation and training to the primary care providers to enhance their skill and effectiveness in treating mental health problems;
• Gives primary care providers timely feedback about the client’s care, treatment recommendations and progress via documentation in the client’s record and verbal feedback;
• Assists, to the extent feasible, in the clients’ community functioning by helping with public benefits, vocational rehabilitation, social support, housing, etc.
• Appropriately documents the clients’ progress and diagnostic information in the treatment chart to sync with EMR interface and billing

 
QUALIFICATIONS:

• Excellent working knowledge of behavioral medicine and evidence based treatments for medical and mental health conditions.
• Ability to work through brief client contacts as well as to make quick and accurate clinical assessments of mental and behavioral conditions.
• Comfortable with the pace of primary care, working with an interdisciplinary team, and has strong communication skills.
• Ability to design and implement clinical pathways and protocols for treatment of selected chronic conditions.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• Graduate of an accredited MSW program and licensed/ability to obtain license in state of ND & MN.

• OR
• A doctoral degree in Psychology and licensed/ability to obtain license in state of ND & MN
• Successful completion of Essentia Health credentialing process prior to practice.

 LOCATION

• Located at the head of the Red River of the North, Wahpeton is known as an "industrialized" community
• Wahpeton offers outdoor attractions, affordable living, excellent school systems, and an overall great place to raise a family!
• 50 miles south of Fargo, North Dakota
• Population: 7,766

Salary

• Doctoral Psychologist - $129,000, with potential to make more with production + a starting bonus
• Psychotherapist LICSW -Minimum $32.98 (salary commensurate with experience) with potential to earn more with production

For more information or to apply:

www.essentiahealth.org 

Carri.Prudhomme@Essentiahealth.org

218-786-3907