Mental Health Associate

• Area of Interest: Behavioral Health Services

• Sign On Bonus: $10,000

• FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0

• Department: Outpatient Services

• Shift: Monday-Friday Days

• Job ID: 188505

Overview

Sign-On Incentive of $10,000 for qualifying candidates!

UnityPoint Health has an exciting position opening to provide outpatient behavioral health services at our UnityPoint Clinic Medical District – Cedar Rapids.

We believe people are amazing, and we’re here to help keep them that way. At UnityPoint Health, we put people first. And we start from the inside out. We care deeply about making UnityPoint Health a great place to work because our team members are the compassionate core of who we are and how we serve.

This position will work closely with our multidisciplinary care team providing outpatient psychotherapy to individuals and families right alongside our primary care physicians and nursing team. We are looking for a talented therapist that shares our passion for providing the best outcome for every patient every time. Qualified candidates are preferred to possess independent licensure, training in evidence-based practices, and previous outpatient therapy experience.

Variety of Clinical Opportunities. Whether your passion is serving children, adolescents, or adults; facilitating individual, couple, family, or group therapy, we have opportunities to serve patients in many ways.

Reasonable Expectations. A full-time therapist is expected to complete an average of 26 sessions per week.

Bonus Program. For those who see additional patients, we have a generous monthly bonus program.

Flexible Service Delivery. Therapists can see patients in person or via telehealth.

Integrated Team. Therapists work with an integrated team, including care management, psychiatry, medical support, and community support professionals to provide comprehensive holistic care for your patients’ needs.

Real Community Impact. Come join us in our effort to promote wellness and healing to those that are facing multiple challenges in their lives.

Billing & Marketing Support. No need to market your own patients. We provide a full patient caseload within a few weeks, at your pace, and have a team of marketing, and billing professionals.

Scheduling & Intake Support. We have you covered when it comes to office support. Our team will assist your patients with completing intake forms, insurance questions, and scheduling needs.

EHR System. To ease your load, we provide a user-friendly electronic health record (EHR) system and tech support for any hiccups.

Professional Development. We believe in continually learning and developing our skills. We provide opportunities for paid trainings/certifications annually at no cost to you. Some of the most popular options have included certification as a Registered Play therapist, Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), among many others.

Flexible Compensation. We have full time or part time options.

Private Clinic Opportunity. Independently licensed practitioners have the option to work in our private practice setting and still earn full time benefits through the Community Mental Health Center.

Public Loan Forgiveness . Employment at our Community Mental Health locations is eligible for the Federal Public Loan Forgiveness program.

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

• Provides direct services through comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, person-centered or family-centered treatment planning, and treatment of clients assigned (Psychologist with additional treating/testing duties).

• Provides continuity of care by working with other professionals (psychiatrist, psychologist, therapist, CMI staff).

• Makes referrals based on screening protocols and assessed needs of clients.

• Takes responsibility for emergency phone calls/walk-ins as assigned.

• Performs after hour, emergency on-call duties as assigned.

• Participates in organizational Quality Improvement activities.

• Complies with Corporate Compliance processes and completes required documentation and record keeping in a timely manner.

• Participates in community consultation and education opportunities as a representative of Abbe.

• Develops appropriate new skills in Evidence Based Practice modalities and accepts new responsibilities as program and community needs evolve.

• Attends staff meetings and participates in evaluating and planning for services.

• Understands and applies ASAM criteria for decision-making and recommendations for treatment.

Qualifications

Education

Masters Degree in Social Work (MSW), Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT), Mental Health Counseling (MHC), Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) or equivalent.

Qualifications/Experience

Iowa Independent license, required.