Mental Health Therapist

ODYSSEY BEHAVIORAL GROUP•West Des Moines, IA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Pasadena Villa Outpatient is seeking a full-time Therapist to provide outpatient mental health treatment in Des Moines, Iowa. The program serves adults age 18 and older experiencing conditions including anxiety disorders, major depressive disorders, and personality disorders, and provides care Monday through Friday. As part of Odyssey Behavioral Healthcare, the organization offers integrated services across a continuum that includes intensive residential, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient care. Associate Therapists provide individual, family, and group therapy for clients in intensive outpatient and partial hospitalization mental health and substance use programs under the supervision of fully licensed therapists. They assess clients’ therapeutic needs, develop appropriate treatment plans, and coordinate care with clients, colleagues, external clinical partners, and family members as appropriate. The role requires a master’s degree in a related discipline, an Iowa provisional or temporary clinical license in good standing, and at least two years of relevant experience. The therapist must become fully licensed within two years of hire. The position includes documentation, treatment planning, crisis intervention, interdisciplinary collaboration, and participation in clinical and operational activities.

Requirements

Master’s degree in social work, marriage and family therapy, counseling, or psychology.
Provisional or temporary clinical license in good standing in the state of Iowa.
At least 2 years of experience working with clients with a primary mental health diagnosis and/or substance use disorder.
Must become fully licensed within two years from the date of hire.
Clearance of a TB test, criminal background check, and any other mandatory state or federal requirements.
Current CPR and First Aid certification, or willingness to complete certification within 30 days of the start date.
Ability to communicate effectively with peers, clients, families, and external partners; sit or remain stationary for extended periods; move throughout the building; and speak and hear.
Adherence to professional ethics and values, including integrity and applicable company and accrediting or licensing codes of ethics.
Working knowledge of current clinical theory and evidence-based practice, and willingness to seek supervision, consultation, and continuing professional development.
Ability to provide client-centered, culturally competent care and recognize and affirm cultural and linguistic diversity.
Ability to assess clients, develop and implement evidence-informed care plans, and collaborate with care teams.
Ability to advocate for clients and families and collaborate across disciplines and organizations.

Responsibilities

Facilitate group and individual therapy sessions according to the clinical program schedule.
Complete session notes, contact logs, discharge plans, and other documentation in accordance with applicable state, accrediting, quality, and payer requirements and timelines.
Ensure documentation reflects ongoing assessments of clients’ clinical presentations and behaviors.
Facilitate specialized groups as assigned based on education, training, and experience.
Select appropriate interventions to meet individual clients’ clinical needs.
Maintain therapeutic relationships, encourage appropriate behaviors and attitudes, and set limits and boundaries in a kind and firm manner.
Conduct verbal crisis intervention and de-escalation, involving other team members as needed.
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary treatment team to coordinate client care from admission through discharge.
Attend clinical, consultation, and operations meetings and serve as a clinical advocate for assigned cases.
Communicate client progress to referral sources and families, parents, or guardians, as appropriate.
Interact respectfully and professionally with clients, visitors, physicians, and coworkers, responding to clients and families with empathy.
Attend work as scheduled and proactively notify the supervisor of planned or unplanned time-off needs.
Follow company ethics, conduct, conflict-of-interest, facility policy, procedure, rule, and regulation requirements.
Maintain a positive attitude and work collaboratively with the team.
Complete assigned training within required time frames and perform other duties as assigned.
Engage clients and, as appropriate, their support systems in screening and assessment to develop individualized, client-centered care plans.
Use established screening tools for areas including psychosocial needs, pain, domestic violence, substance use, self-harm, and distress.
Advocate for clients and families and participate in quality improvement initiatives to strengthen outcomes and clinical service delivery.
Promote collaboration among team members and referral partners.