Outpatient Behavioral Services Therapist (LMHC or LISW)

Location 709 W Main Street,Manchester, IA, 52057,United States Base Pay $33.98 - $45.86 / Hour Job Category Behavioral Health, LMHC, LISW Employee Type Full Time Position Contact Information Phone View phone number on click.appcast.io Email View email address on click.appcast.io Description This position performs behavioral therapy for outpatients of Regional Family Health in accordance with hospital and departmental standards and policies. The Behavioral Health Therapist works with patients, families, providers, nursing staff, patient care representatives and staff to promote timely access to needed care, providing daily continuity of care coordination, and coaching patients, families, and caregivers to understand the patient’s care plan and self-care management responsibilities. Responsibilities Provides psychotherapy Provides individual, family and group psychotherapy, in the office and other sites as authorized With the consumer, develops a service plan Assess and diagnoses persons seeking psychotherapy Consults with psychiatrists, psychologists, physicians, and other staff, as needed Effectively documents assessment, service plan, progress, crisis intervention, discharge and other consumer information in a timely manner Assures that treatment authorizations are acquired in a timely manner Provides consultation and education services Assures that the program operates in an organized, therapeutic manner Works effectively as a team member Performs constant reassessment of needs with assurance that consumers are offered the most appropriate services internally and/or externally Prioritizes tasks & responsibilities with timely attention to emergencies Understands and follows policies and procedures Recognizes signs and symptoms of mental illness Meets professional and/or departmental code of ethics Requirements Master’s Degree in Counseling or Social Work Licensed as a Mental Health Counselor or Independent Social Worker Child and Dependent Adult Mandatory Reporter Training required Skilled in strength based, solution focused brief therapy Current BLS certification Summary Employee Benefits: Health Insurance (eligibility at 20+ hours per week) IPERS (Iowa Public Employee Retirement System) Pharmacy (on-site) Tuition Reimbursement Employee Assistance Program Wellness Center and Cafeteria (on-site) Optional Benefits (Aflac, Short and Long Term Disability, Dental, Vision) Sign on Bonus $1500 at 90 days and 1 year Location Hybrid (will allow in person and remote telehealth) #J-18808-Ljbffr Theuniversityunion