Licensed Mental Health Professional- Webster City Community School District

UnityPoint Health

Fort Dodge, IA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Behavioral Health, Communication Skills, Community and Social Services, Diversity, Healthcare, Interviewing Skills, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Medical Terminology, Patient Education, People Management, Performance Management, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Social Work, Team Player, Tuition Reimbursement
LOCATION
Fort Dodge, IA
POSTED
30+ days ago

Area of Interest: Behavioral Health Services Sign On Bonus: $10,000 FTE: Hours per pay period. Department: Behavioral Health Outpt Svcs Shift: Monday-Friday 8am-4pm Job ID: 176541

Overview Licensed Mental Health Therapist (LMHC, LMSW, LISW, LMHT) Webster City Community School District Monday-Friday Full-time Benefit Eligible

Why UnityPoint Health At UnityPoint Health you matter. We are proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Beckers Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities no matter what life stage you are in. Here are just a few:

  • Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching, and an employee recognition program.
  • Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability, and more.
  • We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
  • Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay.
  • Tuition reimbursement to help further your career.
  • Adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together. And we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

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.
  • Provides immediate intervention, including supportive counseling to patient, family, significant other in dealing with impact of an emergency situation.
  • Works cooperatively with referral agencies in coordinating services.
  • Facilitates support groups for behavioral health as needed.
  • Provides in-services to the community as requested.
  • 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, vision.
  • Attends and participates in Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) meetings.
  • May practice on any center site without on-site supervision by a psychiatrist.

Qualifications Education

  • Minimum of a Masters 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 preferred but not required.

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.

About the Company

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