Mental Health Manager

Description

Northstar Behavioral Health is a team of professionals that specialize in medication for opioid use disorder through a multi-faceted programming structure for those battling opioid addiction and/or stimulant addiction.

• →Adhering to MN State Statutes, code of ethics, insurance requirements, and Northstar’s policy and procedures.
• →Maintain client records in accordance with Northstar’s policy requirements. 
• →Complete all documentation timely and in accordance with Northstar's policy and procedures.
• →Complete continuing education courses in current treatment concepts and methods as required by the State of Minnesota to maintain professional license.
• →Attend in-house trainings, all scheduled Northstar staff meetings, and consultations.
• →Hold a caseload of clients, providing all components of a psychotherapeutic episode of care from DA through termination.
• →The number of grievances/maltreatment reports is no greater than 1 per month.
• →Coordinate care with all providers that are on the client's care team.
• →Support mental health staff & clinical leadership.
• →Develop processes and standardization across all platforms. 
• →Assist in hiring and outreach for mental health clinic. 
• →Ensure adherence for documentation compliance, conduct audits, complete chart audits, and monitor quality assurance. 
• →Support onboarding new staff members and staff development. 
• →Attend weekly multidisciplinary clinical staffing meetings.  
• →Other duties as assigned.

• Must be eligible to be credentialed with insurers
• Licensed and fully credentialed as an LP, LICSW, LPCC or LMFT
• Demonstrate competent use of DSM-V and evidence based approaches
• CPR Certification or attain within 30 days of hire (in-house training available).
• Must have two years of freedom from chemical use problems.
• Must pass drug screen
• Must pass a State of Minnesota Background Check.
• Must possess a current Minnesota Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to use Microsoft office programs and other computer skills.

• Familiar with Procentive.
• Training or certification in evidence-based modalities such as CBT, ACT, SFBT, DBT, EMDR, Brain Spotting, etc.  
• Strong motivational interviewing skills
• Work independently, think critically, and cultivate a solution-focused mindset
• Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to embrace change
• Communicate effectively and collaborate well with other members of the care team.