Psychotherapist

*Job Description Summary:* The Psychotherapist (LMSW) completes diagnostic evaluations and assessments.
This position develops treatment plans and provides short and long-term therapy and referrals.
Maintains knowledge of psychiatric medications and identifies significant changes or high-risk situations.
*Job Description:* * Develops treatment plan and reviews assessment information with each patient.
Assesses the patient to identify needs, issues, care goals, termination and continuing care options.
* Completes psychosocial assessments, diagnostic impression, counseling and referrals for individuals, couples, families, or groups using a variety of therapeutic approaches.
Identifies significant changes or high-risk situations.
Processes progress notes.
Completes all billing procedures.
* Makes contact with referral sources, providers and other caregivers and assures communication and coordination exists regarding patient care.
Collaborates with community resources to deliver services that promote quality outcomes and continuity of care.
* Monitors program effectiveness by evaluating, initiating and participating in restructuring of current and new programs.
* Performs utilization review when required.
* Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.
*Certifications:* * Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) | North Dakota Board of Social Work Examiners | Prior to Start Date | * Licensed Graduate Social Worker (LGSW) | Minnesota State Board of Social Workers | Within 12 Months of Start Date | * Basic Life Support (BLS) | American Heart Association (AHA) | Within 90 Days of Start Date | Job Type: Contract Salary: $2,400.
00 - $2,700.
00 per week Medical specialties: * Psychiatry Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Monday to Friday Work Location: In person