Mental Health Consultant / LICSW

As a Mental Health Consultant at Allina Health River Falls Clinic, you will provide crucial support by conducting mental health assessments, offering individual and family therapy, and collaborating with primary care and women’s health teams. You will also be responsible for triaging patients in crisis and facilitating their access to necessary mental health services, making a real difference in their care and well-being.

To qualify for the Mental Health Consultant role at Allina Health River Falls Clinic, candidates must hold a Master's degree in Social Work or a related field, along with a current Wisconsin LICSW license. We prefer applicants with over two years of licensed practice experience, enabling them to contribute effectively from the start.

At Allina Health River Falls Clinic, we prioritize the well-being of our employees. As a Mental Health Consultant, you will have access to comprehensive resources aimed at your personal and professional growth, including employee resource groups, well-being dollars, and programs designed to support stress management and work-life balance.

No, the Mental Health Consultant position at Allina Health River Falls Clinic does not require a weekend rotation. The position is designed for a standard day shift, allowing you to enjoy regular hours while making a significant impact on your patients’ lives.

Allina Health offers robust benefits for Mental Health Consultants, which include medical and dental coverage, generous Paid Time Off (PTO), retirement savings plans, life insurance, and tuition reimbursement. Additionally, you will find support for continuing education and professional development, aligning with our commitment to nurturing your career.

When answering this question, share specific examples from previous positions where you conducted mental health assessments. Highlight the types of assessments you've performed, the particular methodologies used, and discuss how your assessments informed treatment plans. Show how your experience has helped in effectively triaging and connecting patients to the appropriate services.

In your response, provide examples of crisis situations you've handled in the past. Emphasize your de-escalation techniques, how you've assessed immediate risks, and the strategies you’ve employed to ensure patient safety. Illustrate your collaborative approach with other healthcare providers during these instances.

Discuss your communication style and techniques for building strong relationships with primary care teams. Illustrate this with specific instances where collaboration led to improved patient outcomes. Mention the importance of reinforcing care plans and sharing vital patient information for coordinated care.

Explain the principles of solution-focused therapy in your answer. Share your techniques for identifying patients' goals and leveraging their strengths to work towards those goals. Include a brief example of how you have successfully used similar approaches in your previous roles.

In your answer, highlight your experience in identifying barriers such as financial, social, or psychological factors. Describe how you collaborate with patients and the care team to develop actionable plans that address these challenges, ensuring patients receive the support they need.

Mention the resources you utilize to keep abreast of evolving mental health treatments, such as attending conferences, participating in continuing education, and being part of professional networks. Emphasize your dedication to ongoing learning and applying best practices in your clinical work.

Even though this position currently does not offer group therapy, you can discuss any relevant past experiences you have had with it. Share the types of groups you've facilitated and the outcomes achieved, as well as how your skills can translate to providing individual and family therapy in this role.

Your answer should underscore the importance of confidentiality in mental health treatment. Discuss the frameworks you've implemented to ensure this, and provide examples of how you've created a trusting environment where patients feel safe sharing personal information.

In responding to this question, acknowledge the complexities of mental health care, such as managing different patient needs. Share strategies or philosophies that you employ to approach these challenges while maintaining empathy and providing quality care.

In this response, reflect on what attracted you to Allina Health specifically—be it their commitment to patient care, the support structures they provide for staff, or their community involvement. Express how your values align with the organization's mission and how you aspire to contribute to their team.