Mental Health Associate

• Area of Interest: Behavioral Health Services

• Salary Range: $30.45-$45.67/hr*

• FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0

• Department: Behavioral Administration

• Shift: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

• Job ID: 186058

Overview

Shift: Full Time; 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Join the Robert Young Center Inpatient Behavioral Health team as a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP)! In this role, you will provide diagnostic assessments, treatment planning, crisis evaluations, therapeutic interventions, and care coordination for individuals with behavioral health needs. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to provide patient-centered, trauma-informed care. As part of our collaborative inpatient behavioral health team, you will work alongside nurses, Behavioral Health Technicians, Mental Health Professionals, LMHPs, occupational therapists, physicians, psychiatrists, advanced practice providers, and other members of the care team.

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 and psychosocial assessments.

• Develop individualized, strengths-based, trauma-informed treatment plans.

• Provide therapeutic interventions to support patients and families.

• Assess and provide treatment for patients experiencing crisis or emergency situations.

• Facilitate therapeutic groups focused on mental and behavioral health and wellness.

• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary care team and community resources to coordinate treatment and services.

• Maintain accurate patient records and documentation according to RYC and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

Education:

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or related field.

License(s)/Certification(s):

• Working toward intermediate or independent licensure in Illinois and/or Iowa.

• Valid Driver’s License and CPR certification required.

• Dual IL/IA licensure and CADC certification preferred.

Experience:

• 6 months of community mental health, inpatient psychiatry, or substance abuse experience.

• Therapy experience with behavioral health and/or substance use populations preferred.

*Specific offers are determined by various factors , such as experience, skills, internal equity, and other business needs. T he 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.