Licensed Mental Health Therapist-Independent- EB

Overview

The Mental HealthTherapist is a critical part of a dynamic outpatient team providing engaging and evidence based psychotherapy services by using a variety of evidence-based interventions.

The Mental Health Therapist may provide individual, group, couples or family counseling with telehealth services as an option.

This role is a key element in providing mental health treatment access by conducting evaluations, diagnosing, creating treatment plans, implementing treatment interventions and providing referrals to best match the client's goals for a fulfilling life.

$7,500 SIGN ON BONUS FOR FULL-TIME POSITIONS

Why UnityPoint Health?

• Commitment to our Team - For the third consecutive year, we're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare for our commitment to our team members.
• Culture - At UnityPoint Health, you Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.
• Benefits - Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you're in.
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment - We're committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.
• Development - We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
• Community Involvement - Be an essential part of our core purpose-to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.

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Responsibilities

Evaluations, diagnosis, and treatment : As part of the intake team the therapist will evaluate the client's need for treatment by assessing consumer's strengths, needs, and mental health status.

Assess and determine DSM 5 / ICD 10 mental health diagnosis when appropriate, at evaluation and throughout the course of treatment.

Develops a collaborative treatment plan with each client served to guide treatment and celebrate

progress towards change. Provides evidence based treatment interventions through individual, group, family, or couple's mental health therapy with goal of reducing symptoms to achieve higher quality of life as defined by the person served.

Completes and Maintains highest levels of ethical conduct within professional licensure guidelines

Collaboration and Coordination : Collaborates with a variety of Eyerly ball team members including the outpatient team, outreach services, and crisis response.

Refers clients as needed to Eyerly Ball outreach teams and other community services. Professionally represents Eyerly Ball in coordination of care and timely communication with and / or support team of client including documentation or paperwork that may be needed.

Documentation and Administrative Functions : Documents according to regulatory standards including accuracy, timelines, and within the

electronic health record. Attends and actively participates in organizations trainings, team meetings, and supervision meetings as outlined by supervisor Achieve a year to date productivity standard of 65%.

Participate in Peer Quality Assurance practices with clinical team.

Qualifications

Education : Master's Degree in Social Work, Psychology or Counseling from an accredited college or university.

Experience : 1 year of outpatient clinical mental health service.

License(s) / Certification(s) : Licensed as a mental health provider in the State of Iowa ( LMSW, LISW, LMHC, LMFT)

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities : Ability to professionally relate to a wide variety of consumers, as well as a desire to serve as a consumer advocate.

Ability to collaborate and function as a team member with multi-disciplinary colleagues. Ability to manage multiple tasks at one time in an ever changing, dynamic environment and utilize good organizational skills.

Practice good verbal and written communication skills with ability to complete case notes and complete required assignments in a timely manner. Basic computer skills

• Area of Interest : Behavioral Health Services;
• FTE / Hours per pay period : 1.0;
• Department : Cropp Clinic;
• Shift : FT, PT opportunities;
• Job ID : 147036;
6 days ago