UnityPoint Health

Licensed Mental Health Therapist-Independent- EB

Requisition ID
2024-156471
Category
Behavioral Health Services
Location
US-IA-Des Moines
Address
1301 Center ST
Affiliate
3070 Eyerly Ball Behavioral Health
City
Des Moines
Department
Cropp Clinic
State
IA
FTE
1.0
FLSA
Exempt
Scheduled Hours/Shift
FT, PT opportunities
Work Type (Portal Searching)
Full Time Benefits
Sign On Bonus
$7,500

UPH Additional Information

Why UnityPoint Health?  

 

Commitment to our TeamWe’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row 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 an 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.    

  • Caring is what we do, and it starts with our team members: expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program as we support you both personally and professionally.  
  • You can only give your best when you feel your best, and we help you live well with dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members to give you peace of mind.   
  • We strive to make things easier and more personal in health care to set us apart from the rest, and you can experience that commitment through early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, a tuition reimbursement program designed to help you further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family in the way that works for you.   

 

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion CommitmentAt UnityPoint Health, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together. Our collective goal is to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected.  

 

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.   

 

Hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work at  https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org 

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.

 

 

SIGN ON BONUS FOR FULL-TIME POSITIONS

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

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