Behavioral Health Therapist

The Iowa Primary Care Association is actively recruiting a Behavioral Health Therapist to provide care at a community health center (FQHC) in Mason City, IA ! LISW and LMHC all encouraged to apply! What is a community health center (FQHC)? The largest source of comprehensive primary care for underserved communities and populations. With an integrated care model that includes medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services, patients can access comprehensive, coordinated services often under one roof. Role Details Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday; no weekends and open to flexibility to provide occasional evening coverage; no call Sees on average 8 patients per day Provider team includes : 1 PMHNP & 1 LISW/LMHC EHR: Ochin Epic Predominantly adult patients with kids/adolescents still included. Duties Provides psychosocial assessment to patients and families to identify emotional, social and environmental strengths and problems related to their diagnosis, illness, treatment and/or life situation for those referred by primary care providers. Formulates, develops and implements a comprehensive psychosocial treatment plan utilizing appropriate clinical social work and/or counseling treatments and interventions. Interventions may include crisis intervention, brief and long-term individual, marital, and family and/or group therapies. Provides therapeutic crisis intervention and emergency behavioral health services as required.Participates in period staff conferences to present case histories; confer with internal external members of therapy team to develop comprehensive evaluations or plan pertinent therapy programs to provide maximum benefits for each patient. Prepares and maintains a case record for each patient to describe the nature of social problems and services suggested or provided. Provides education to patients and families around issues related to adaptation to the patient’s diagnosis, illness, treatment and/or life situation. Maintains working knowledge of and liaison with community agencies and resources. Benefits Student Loan Repayment Programs: Eligible for $50,000 in student loan repayment in exchange for 2 years of service through state & federal programs Competitive Salary : starting at $55,000-75,000 based on experience. Wellness Reimbursement Program: Reimburse your monthly gym/fitness/wellness fee up to $25/month. Comprehensive Insurance: Medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death and dismemberment, short-term disability, long-term disability, and flexible spending available. Paid Time Off: 160 hours for full-time salaried employees + 8 paid holidays (1 additional floating holiday after 6 months of employment) Retirement Plans: 401k with 5% employer match. Join us in making a difference in the community while enjoying a rewarding career with excellent benefits and a supportive work environment! Requirements Graduation from accredited master’s social work, counseling, marriage/family therapy and/or behavioral health education program. Licensed as behavioral health professional to practice as LISW in Iowa (LISW; LMSW; or LMHC) #J-18808-Ljbffr Iowa Primary Care Association, Inc.