The Licensed Mental Health Therapist is a critical part of a dynamic outpatient team providing improved access to organizational services by providing evaluations. The Licensed Mental Health Therapist is engaging and quickly builds rapport with clients who are seeking services while providing psychosocial evaluations including diagnosis and referrals. This role will provide evaluation services at least part time (within the full time role) with potential for the remainder of the role providing ongoing therapeutic treatment. 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. Visit to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work.
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. If providing ongoing treatment, develops a collaborative treatment plan with each client served to guide treatment and celebrate progress towards change. If providing ongoing treatment, 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. 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.
Education: Master Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Professional Counseling or Marriage and Family Therapy with a clinical/mental health concentration from an accredited school.
Experience: Applicants should have completed practicum experiences as part of their accredited program. One year of experience working with a site's clientele in addition to practicum is preferred. This may be completed at the bachelor level.
License(s)/Certification(s): Iowa: LMSW, tLMFT, tLMHC; Illinois: LPC or the LMSW (temporary licensure is not a requirement if applicant meets QMHP criteria); Wisconsin: CAPSW, LPC-IT, MFT-IT May be required to obtain BLS within six months of hire for certain sites.
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.
