Licensed Mental Health Therapist-Independent-Lakeview

UnityPoint Health•West Des Moines, IA

About The Position

Overview UnityPoint Clinic Licensed Mental Health Therapist/Licensed Independent Social Worker Lakeview Behavioral Counseling West Des Moines, IA Monday-Thursday 8AM-5PM, Friday 8AM-3PM Full-time + benefits $5,000 sign on bonus offered!! 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 comprehensive behavioral health services, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and psychotherapy, using evidence-based practices. Delivers culturally responsive care to individuals, families, and groups while ensuring patient safety, regulatory compliance, and effective collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. Conduct psychosocial and diagnostic assessments, including collateral information as clinically indicated Diagnose patients in accordance with the DSM Develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment plans Provide individual, family, couples, group, and crisis psychotherapy Identify and respond to risk of harm to self or others Refer patients to additional services when appropriate Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation and meet productivity standards Collaborate with families, external providers, and care teams Participate in required trainings, meetings, and supervision activities Adhere to ethical standards, HIPAA, and all federal, state, and organizational regulations May complete court commitment reports, EAP services, or provide clinical supervision as assigned

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or Marriage and Family Therapy from an accredited program
Active clinical licensure: Iowa: LISW, LMFT, LMHC Illinois: LCPC, LISW, LCSW, LMFT Wisconsin: LCSW, LMFT, LPC
Minimum of 2 years post-graduate clinical experience
Eligibility to bill government payers
Ability to maintain licensure and required certifications (BLS may be required by site)

Nice To Haves

Experience working with the site’s specific patient population
Evidence-based clinical practice
Cultural and linguistic competency
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Reliable attendance and professionalism
Compliance with healthcare regulations and organizational standards

Responsibilities

Provides comprehensive behavioral health services, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and psychotherapy, using evidence-based practices.
Delivers culturally responsive care to individuals, families, and groups while ensuring patient safety, regulatory compliance, and effective collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
Conduct psychosocial and diagnostic assessments, including collateral information as clinically indicated
Diagnose patients in accordance with the DSM
Develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment plans
Provide individual, family, couples, group, and crisis psychotherapy
Identify and respond to risk of harm to self or others
Refer patients to additional services when appropriate
Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation and meet productivity standards
Collaborate with families, external providers, and care teams
Participate in required trainings, meetings, and supervision activities
Adhere to ethical standards, HIPAA, and all federal, state, and organizational regulations
May complete court commitment reports, EAP services, or provide clinical supervision as assigned