Mental Health Therapist (Full-Time)

ChildServe•Iowa City, IA

About The Position

Our team is growing, and we’re expanding our services across multiple locations! We’re looking for Licensed (or Temporary Licensed) Mental Health Therapists to join our outpatient therapy clinics. The ideal candidate brings a playful, creative, trauma-informed, and family-centered approach, along with experience supporting children and adolescents. We also value a willingness to partner with families of children with special health care needs Make a Difference Every Day at ChildServe ChildServe partners with families to help children with special healthcare needs live a great life. ChildServe is a leading pediatric healthcare provider with Iowa’s only children's specialty hospital, offering a variety of services and programs to meet each child’s unique needs. ChildServe’s four key specialty areas include: complex medical care, pediatric rehabilitation, autism and behavioral health, and community-based services. With a coordinated approach to care delivery, services are interwoven and streamlined, so families can address their child’s needs in one location. Established in 1928, ChildServe proudly provides more than 30 pediatric specialty services to nearly 6,000 children in Iowa each year. ChildServe is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. To request assistance with the application process, please email [email protected]. ChildServe is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

Current Licensed Independent Social Worker, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Licensed Marital and Family Therapist, or Licensed Psychologist
LMSW or TLMCH encouraged to apply.
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated high level of ethics.
Flexibility and adaptability within an evolving service and processes
Experience with children & adolescents, preferred.
Play Therapy, EMDR, PCIT training or willingness to get trained.
Ability to read, write, and speak the English language.
Ability to lift up to 35 lbs., be mobile within the assigned work area, and frequently bend, lift, reach, and stand.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive mental health assessment, diagnosis, and treatment services for pediatric clients and their families.
Focus on family partnership and the social and emotional needs of the child to help them experience hope and build resiliency in their lives.
Provide complete, thorough ongoing assessment of children and families via guidelines, including psychosocial and treatment needs.
Develop focused treatment plans that identify specific measurable objectives or performance goals and interventions.