Mental Health Associate

• Area of Interest: Behavioral Health Services

• Salary Range: $30.45-$45.67/hr*

• FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0

• Department: Crisis Services- Non CCBHC

• Shift: 7:30 PM - 8:00 AM

• Job ID: 182896

Overview

Shift: Full Time, 7:30 PM - 8:00 AM

Join our team at the Robert Young Center as a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) Crisis Clinician. The Crisis Stabilization Clinician provides trauma-informed care to individuals experiencing psychiatric crises in both the Crisis Stabilization Center and local emergency departments via telehealth. Responsibilities include crisis assessment, suicide risk evaluation, diagnosis, brief counseling interventions, and coordinating immediate treatment plans with medical providers.

The QMHP also serves as a patient advocate, connecting individuals and families with community resources and outpatient services while working closely with social workers, CPS, and other partners. This role requires strong documentation skills, teamwork, and adherence to Medicaid Community Mental Health Services Rule 140, while supporting a least restrictive level of care and upholding organizational values.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’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.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re 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 and 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

• Conduct comprehensive diagnostic, psychosocial, and crisis assessments, including suicide risk evaluations, and develop trauma-informed treatment plans.

• Provide therapeutic interventions for individuals and families across outpatient, inpatient, school-based, and community settings.

• Deliver crisis and emergency behavioral health services, including stabilization and short-term counseling.

• Build therapeutic relationships with patients and families while advocating for appropriate services and resources.

• Coordinate care and serve as a liaison with community agencies, physicians, courts, and managed care organizations.

• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in compliance with RYC, accreditation, and regulatory standards.

• Support team functions including supervision, training, on-call coverage, and participation in clinical meetings and organizational initiatives.

Qualifications

Education:

• Master’s degree in Social Work or Counseling required

Experience:

• 2+ years in mental health, substance use, or crisis services preferred (or equivalent experience)

Licensure/Certifications:

• Illinois: LSW or LPC required

• Iowa: LMSW or tLMHC required

• CPR, First Aid, CPI within 6 months of hire (CPI annually)

Skills/Abilities:

• Strong crisis assessment, diagnostic, and clinical decision-making skills

• Ability to work independently and respond to emergency situations

• Proficient with EMR systems (EPIC, Visionworks)

*Specific offers are determined by various factors, such as experience, skills, internal equity, and other business needs. The salary range listed does not include other forms of compensation which may include bonuses/incentive, differential pay, or other forms of compensation or benefits that may be applicable to this role.