ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
· Plans, delivers, and documents mental health treatment for adults, adolescents, and/or children using generally accepted psychotherapeutic modalities of treatment.
· Accurately assesses and diagnoses the complaints presented by the patient and develops an age-appropriate treatment plan in consultation with the patient and family, as appropriate.
· Understands and applies the diagnostic criteria in the DSM 5, ICD-10 and other current diagnostic lexicons utilized by Essentia Health.
· Makes appropriate decisions to involve others in the care of the patient, and effectively supports their involvement through case conferences, consultation and/or referrals.
· Understands and incorporates psychiatric and psychological assessments and recommendations into the treatment plan of the patient.
· Delivers individual, group or family therapy as prescribed by the treatment plan, continuously evaluating progress and revising the plan when indicated.
· Recognizes when maximum benefits have been attained from treatment and enlists the patient in planning for discharge.
· Ensures that treatment planning and discharge planning reflects the standards and boundaries of regulatory agencies and third party payers, including timely completion of prior authorizations.
· Accurately documents all clinical activities and treatment provided within the medical record time parameters defined by Essentia Health.
-Uses grant supported time to provide screening and connections to care for patients receiving primary care at Essentia.
· Performs Essentia-wide duties as requested by the designated Essentia leader.
· Upholds Essentia Health’s mission, vision, values and ethical standards and demonstrates the behavioral and service expectations as defined in our policies and procedures.