Behavioral Health Therapist
All Care Health Center•Council Bluffs, IA
•Onsite
About The Position
All Care Health Center’s mission is to provide affordable, comprehensive, high quality health care to the entire community. We will strengthen access to quality-integrated healthcare, by removing barriers for those with the greatest need, and developing community relationships, to enhance the future of our community’s well-being. The Behavioral Health Therapist is responsible for providing outpatient therapy services.
Requirements
- Active licensure or ability to obtain licensure in the state of Iowa as an LMHC, LISW or LMFT prior to employment.
- One year of full-time work-related experience in agency and/or medical clinic service delivery (counseling, case management, outreach, prevention/education, etc.)
Nice To Haves
- A minimum of two years of experience providing behavioral health therapy to individuals, families, and groups preferred.
- Master's in Psychology or Social Work preferred
Responsibilities
- Assesses and documents patient’s mental health status.
- Assess and diagnose mental health conditions using the current edition of the DSM and ICD.
- Acquires an initial psychiatric evaluation for patients who are seeking psychotherapy services for mental health
- Identifies barriers and poor social determinants of health that may influence treatment.
- Works to remove barriers and improve social determinants of health that lead to reduced impairment and works to improve optimize functioning and outcomes.
- Utilizes enhanced interviewing skills to obtain a detailed history of present illness during each session. Interview questions will require assessment, but not be limited to patient’s safety, suicidality and homicidally, abuse and neglect across the lifespan.
- Treat mental health conditions using evidence-based psychotherapy and best practice standards.
- Acquires and review patient records regarding diagnostic information relating to the patient’s metal health therapy, i.e. psychiatric evaluations and other casework materials.
- Develops with patient a comprehensive treatment plan, utilizing evidence-based interventions that work to reduce impairment and improve functioning
- Develop initial treatment plans and update plan quarterly using measurement-based care standards.
- Coordinates care with other providers and the patient’s support system.
- Maintains proper documentation.
- Participates and is prepared for departmental and organizational meetings and activities.
Benefits
- Eligibility for student loan forgiveness through National Health Corp Repayment program or Public Service Loan Forgiveness
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Generous time off including: Paid Time off (PTO) and Personal days
- 6.15 PTO Hours accrued bi-weekly
- 24 Personal Hours
- Continuing Education Up to $2,000 annually
- Up to $500 for one membership annually
- 5 CME Days
- 10 paid holidays, including your birthday!
- Employer paid Life Insurance and Long Term Disability
- 401(k) match up to 4%
- Additional pay for bilingual (Spanish)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
