Substance Use Disorder / Co-Occurring Outpatient Therapist (LISW or LMHC)

JOIN OUR TEAM!

We are looking for a Substance Use Disorder / Co-Occurring Therapist to join our Outpatient Therapy Team with a Monday - Friday schedule.

The Therapist carries clinical responsibility for patients assigned for intake, evaluation and treatment. He / she collaborates clinically with other staff and participates with them in evaluating the services and planning future goals and objectives.

Each Therapist may and is encouraged to participate in additional responsibilities in special areas of interest. Start and Stay Bonuses offered!

WHAT YOU'LL DO :

• Provide intake / evaluation services as member of multi-disciplinary team
• Complete intake paperwork
• Assessments
• Case presentation and assignment
• Provide ongoing therapy to assigned clients (and their families when appropriate) :
• Individual
• Groups
• Family
• Serve as a member of multi-disciplinary team :
• Attend staffing and discipline meetings
• Responsible for assessment of own case load, work load, and working with team. supervisor / coordinator
• May participate in special areas of interest :
• Consultation and education
• Special interest groups including assertive training, family therapy, play therapy, individual services, summer camps, etc.
• Assess individuals' degree of drug dependency through therapeutic methods
• Conduct chemical dependency program sessions.
• Develop / modify client treatment plans to coordinate care and comply with changes in client status
• Work in a multi-disciplinary approach for the overall well-being of the client

WHAT YOU'LL NEED :

• Master's degree in related field required.
• LMHC or LISW licensure in State of Iowa is required.
• Prefer previous experience in the field of mental health, including individual and group therapy.
• Excellent public relations skills required
• Excellent written & verbal communications skills required

WHO YOU ARE :

• Humble. You lead with humility and empathy, respecting and learning from the perspectives of others.
• Persistent. Although it may take a while to achieve a goal, you do not give up.
• Conscientious. You keep your promises, taking your commitments to others seriously, and you have strong integrity.

Share Our Values : We are united by our shared values of community service, compassion, empowerment, respect, resourcefulness and professionalism.

Make an Impact : Our mission is to enhance the mental health of all in our community by providing quality, accessible and comprehensive care.

Learn and Grow : Vera French offers various in-house training opportunities CPR, Medication Management and other trainings through our learning management system.

To encourage our staff to continue their education, Vera French also offers a Tuition Reimbursement and Loan Repayment program for all employees after one year of employment.

WHAT WE OFFER :

• Group Health, Dental and Vision insurance
• Wellmark Blue Cross / Blue Shield health insurance
• Delta Dental - dental and vision insurance
• Employer paid life Insurance, AD&D, LTD through Mutual of Omaha
• Supplemental life insurance, short term & long term disability available
• 401(k) with employer contribution & matching
• Employer contribution 3% of annual salary, vested day one
• Employer matching 25% of every dollar put in by the employee, up to 6%
• Tuition Reimbursement & Loan Repayment Program
• Every employee (full-time or part-time) is eligible after one year of service
• Supplemental Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Accident Coverage through Mutual of Omaha
• Paid time off
• Nine paid holidays per year
• Nine paid sick days per year accrued on a payroll basis
• 2 weeks of vacation accrued on a payroll basis
30+ days ago