Mental Health Therapist - Behavioral Health Services Clinic

Avera • Sioux Center, IA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Outpatient Therapist II is responsible to provide assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and crisis intervention of acute or chronic behavioral health patients. This position provides clinical consultation services and community education services. Sioux Center Health has served patients with Jesus’ healing ministry for over 70 years, with eight locations in Sioux Center, Iowa and surrounding communities. They pride themselves on providing superior care in state-of-the-art facilities and have nurtured an exceptional culture driven by a strong mission and great people. Working at Sioux Center Health means making a real difference in the lives of community members, where talents and passions are appreciated. The organization supports the community through sponsored programs, events, and volunteer work. Sioux Center Health has been recognized as a Top Workplace in Iowa, received Best of the Northwest honors, earned a Five-Star Patient Survey Rating from CMS, and has been recognized as a Chartis Top 100 Critical Access Hospital and Top Hospital in Iowa. The Care Center has received the LeadingAge Excellence in Workplace Award. Sioux County itself is ranked highly for Healthiest Communities by U.S. News & World Report and CVS Health.

Requirements

• Master’s degree required from accredited program.
• Completion of clinical supervision hours and have passed clinical exam.
• Iowa Professional License required; which is one of the following: Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Licensed Marital and Family Therapist (LMFT).

Nice To Haves

• Four years related experience and/or training is preferred.
• Clinical experience facilitating group therapy sessions and providing individuals counseling services.
• Experience working with clients having dual diagnoses issues (addictive disorders in conjunction with mental health conditions).
• Clinical experience with couples and/or family therapy is preferred.
• Bi-lingual experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate a clinical treatment program for the diagnosis, treatment or referral of patients presenting with behavioral health conditions.
• Adhere to policies which assure the confidentiality of patient communications.
• Provide for a multi-disciplinary approach to the treatment of patients, coordinating same with appropriate departments.
• Conduct individual, family, or group therapy sessions and/or assessments in accordance with accepted principles.
• Coordinate care of patients with referring physician or agency.
• Document therapy in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Communicate with family members/significant others in order to further the effectiveness of client/patient treatment and progress.
• Provided educational programs on a variety of psychological topics to hospital/community groups as requested.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level