What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Mental Health Therapist position at UnityPoint Health?
Overview
Licensed Mental Health Therapist (LMHC, LMSW, LISW, LMHT)
Full-time Benefits, 40 Hours Per Week
$7,500 Sign-on Bonus
Paid Trainings
Allowance for CEU or licensure fees!
Why UnityPoint Health?
Visit us at UnityPoint.org/careers to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work. https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org/
Responsibilities
Education:
Minimum of a Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling or a related field from an accredited school
Licensure:
Licensed as an LMSW, LISW, LMFT, PsyD in the State of Iowa
Experience:
A minimum of two years previous counseling experience in Behavioral Health.
Skills/Abilities:
Good communication skills, Knowledge and experience in good interviewing techniques.
Ability to understand medical terminology and communicate effectively with persons of diverse backgrounds, age, disabilities, and education levels required.
Individual must demonstrate knowledge, skills, and abilities to provide services to the child, adolescent, adult and/or geriatric population.
Licensed Mental Health Therapist (LMHC, LMSW, LISW, LMHT)
Full-time Benefits, 40 Hours Per Week
$7,500 Sign-on Bonus
Paid Trainings
Allowance for CEU or licensure fees!
Why UnityPoint Health?
- Commitment to our Team – We’ve been named a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare 2022 by Becker’s Healthcare for our commitment to our team members.
- Culture – At UnityPoint Health, you matter. 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.
Visit us at UnityPoint.org/careers to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work. https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org/
Responsibilities
- Processes referrals in a prompt, thorough manner.
- Interviews patients, families, and community agencies representatives to obtain a comprehensive mental health evaluation and makes appropriate treatment recommendations
- Responsible for providing individual, couple, family and group services to meet patient and their
- family/significant others’ social and emotional needs.
- Provides immediate intervention including supportive counseling to patient/family/significant other in dealing with impact of an emergency situation.
- Documents evaluations and ongoing services for patient's medical record in a timely manner.
- Works cooperatively with referral agencies in coordinating services.
- Facilitate support groups for behavioral health as needed.
- Provides in-services to the community as requested.
- Adheres to the Social Work Code of Ethics.
- Maintains effective communication/working relationships with co-workers, management, physicians and other professionals by communicating in an efficient, professional and courteous manner.
- Participates in educational activities, performance improvement activities, Center committees, and other related activities when requested.
- Demonstrates behaviors that support MHC and THS goals/objectives/vis ion.
- Attends and participates in Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) meetings.
- Maintains compliance with Human Resources policies and procedures including the dress code.
- Assists with development and implementation of new programs within Behavioral Health area.
- May practice on any Center site without on-site supervision by a psychiatrist.
Education:
Minimum of a Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling or a related field from an accredited school
Licensure:
Licensed as an LMSW, LISW, LMFT, PsyD in the State of Iowa
Experience:
A minimum of two years previous counseling experience in Behavioral Health.
Skills/Abilities:
Good communication skills, Knowledge and experience in good interviewing techniques.
Ability to understand medical terminology and communicate effectively with persons of diverse backgrounds, age, disabilities, and education levels required.
Individual must demonstrate knowledge, skills, and abilities to provide services to the child, adolescent, adult and/or geriatric population.
- Area of Interest: Behavioral Health Services;
- FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0;
- Department: Behavioral Health Outpt Svcs;
- Shift: 40 hours per week with flexible scheduling;
- Job ID: 149133;