Behavioral Health Clinician / Therapist - Iowa CONNECT - Psychiatry

University of Iowa•Iowa City, IA

11h•Hybrid

About The Position

The University of Iowa Department of Psychiatry is hiring a Behavioral Health Clinician / Therapist for Iowa CONNECT, a SAMHSA-funded program serving adolescents and young adults ages 12–25 who may be at clinical high risk for psychosis, along with their families. The clinician provides specialized psychiatric assessment, individual and family-focused psychotherapy, group therapy, consultation, and program-development support for early identification and intervention. The role is embedded in a multidisciplinary team and works closely with the Project Director/psychiatrist, therapists, the Community Engagement Manager, the Supported Employment and Education Specialist, trainees, and program staff. Specialized training and ongoing consultation in clinical high-risk psychosis assessment and intervention will be provided. The position combines in-person and remote work within Iowa. Patient care is delivered in person and via telehealth, and the clinician should expect to work in the office at least two days per week. Work arrangements are reviewed annually and must follow the University’s remote-work and employee-travel policies. Iowa CONNECT emphasizes early identification, youth- and family-centered care, shared decision-making, culturally responsive and trauma-informed practice, and helping young people remain engaged in relationships, school, work, and community life. Team members receive specialized training and participate in regular case consultation and program meetings. This is a 60–100% specified-term position for 12 months, with the possibility of extension. The role is classified as Behavioral Health Clinician, PJB2, Professional and Scientific, Pay Level 4A, in Psychiatry.

Requirements

Master’s degree in counseling, psychology, marriage and family therapy, or another appropriate behavioral-health discipline.
Must be licensed as a Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) or Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in Iowa by hire.
At least one year of experience providing behavioral-health services to adolescents and their families.
At least one year of experience providing individual psychotherapy.
Experience working collaboratively with families or caregivers.
Experience conducting clinical assessments and treatment planning.
Strong interpersonal, organizational, and written communication skills.
Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
Current valid driver’s license and ability to meet University Driving Policy Standards.

Nice To Haves

Two or more years of experience providing individual and family therapy.
Experience working with young adults.
Experience providing family therapy or structured family intervention.
Experience with psychosis, early psychosis, clinical high risk for psychosis, serious mental illness, or coordinated specialty care.
Experience using CBT or other structured evidence-based interventions.
Experience conducting diagnostic or structured clinical assessments.

Responsibilities

Provide individual psychotherapy to adolescents and young adults enrolled in Iowa CONNECT.
Provide family-focused intervention, psychoeducation, support, and problem-solving with parents, caregivers, and other important supports.
Conduct diagnostic and clinical assessments and participate in specialized clinical-high-risk psychosis assessments, including training in approaches such as SIPS/Mini-SIPS.
Assess symptoms, functioning, safety, substance use, family needs, and treatment goals on an ongoing basis.
Develop individualized treatment plans through shared decision-making with youth and families.
Provide evidence-informed interventions for clinical high risk for psychosis, including CBT-informed approaches, psychoeducation, coping and resiliency strategies, and interventions for co-occurring emotional or behavioral concerns.
Educate families about symptoms, treatment, communication, coping, and supporting the young person’s goals.
Develop collaborative safety and wellness plans when indicated.
Monitor symptoms and functioning over time and adjust treatment intensity as clinically appropriate.
Coordinate care with psychiatrists, primary-care clinicians, schools, community therapists, the supported employment and education specialist, and other providers.
Work with the Project Director/psychiatrist on assessment, treatment planning, medication-related coordination, safety concerns, and transitions in care.
Serve as a consistent clinical point of contact for assigned participants and families.
Support transitions to first-episode psychosis services or other levels of care and help ensure continuity of care.
Participate in weekly multidisciplinary team meetings, case consultation, supervision, and ongoing specialized training.
Collaborate with the Supported Employment and Education Specialist to integrate school, work, and functional goals into treatment planning.
Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation.
Participate in program evaluation, fidelity monitoring, and quality-improvement activities.