Staff Psychotherapist

Description : Purpose Statement :

Join a Team That Changes LivesIncluding Yours!

Northstar Behavioral Health Network is a team of professionals that specialize in serving those battling substance use disorders, specifically Opioid Use Disorder and Stimulant Use Disorder. Also specializing in those needing Intensive Residential Treatment Services (IRTS).

At Northstar Behavioral Health, we dont just treat addictionwe transform lives. Our mission is to provide compassionate, expert care for individuals battling opioid and stimulant addiction through a multi-faceted treatment approach. But what truly sets us apart? Our people!

We believe in fostering a work environment where growth, community, and passion thrive. That means : Exciting Team Events We celebrate our hardworking staff with engaging gatherings, fostering connections beyond the workplace. Commitment to Community From volunteering events to local engagement initiatives, we actively give back to the community we serve. Opportunities for Career Growth With our expanding network of over 200 clients and growing, we provide the support and tools for you to thrive professionally. A Culture of Support Join a team that understands the importance of a workplace built on integrity, compassion, and collaboration.

Northstar Mental Health Services works alongside the rest of the Northstar team in providing mental health services to those experiencing emotional distress and other mental health concerns that are interfering with their lives and overall well-being. Our integrated team of professionals work with clients individually, couples, with family, and in group settings. We are looking for individuals that possess the ability to provide psychotherapy to clients and help them to become mentally sound, emotionally balanced, socially adjusted, physically well, and spiritually alive.

Key Result Areas :

• For residential clients, fulfill the mental health component of the co-occurring licensure requirements, which includes completing the initial mental health screen of all new clients within the first 3 days of arrival into program (GAIN-SS), and subsequently completing the diagnostic assessment (DA) within 10 days.
• Maintain a minimum of 25 direct client contact hours per week (for full time), or averaging at least 60% of available time as direct client contact if part time. This will include a combination of 1 : 1 or group psychotherapy, as well as facilitating co-occurring substance use groups.
• Complete all substance use documentation within the day of service, and mental health documentation within 72 hours of rendering the service.
• Fulfill expectations on maintaining documentation tracking of clients in the residential site.
• Attend weekly multidisciplinary clinical staffing meetings.
• Attend weekly departmental clinical consultation meetings.
• Number of grievances / maltreatment reports is no greater than 1 per month.
• Pass quarterly peer review internal documentation review process

Job Duties and Responsibilities : (Essential Functions)

Requirements :

Required Skills and Experience : (Minimum requirements in terms of educational background, work experience, licenses / certifications or other knowledge skills and abilities)

Additional Skills and Experience : (Preferred or helpful)

Benefits :

We provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and financial future, including :

Compensation details : 65000-7500 Yearly Salary

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