Therapist II - Peer Center (Iowa)

Peer Center•Council Bluffs, IA

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position will work in the Peer Center in Council Bluffs, Iowa. This therapist provides mental health and substance use therapy to adults with a severe and persistent mental illness providing services in the Peer Center and in the community. Primary responsibilities include mental health and substance use evaluations, group therapy, as well as some individual and community-based therapy. Clinical Training opportunities are available to support growth and expansion of therapeutic modalities.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Counseling or Social Work
LMHC, LMSW, LMFT
Valid driver’s license/ acceptable driving record

Responsibilities

Performs comprehensive pre-treatment assessment and offer treatment recommendations; refers if other services are needed.
Establishes a treatment plan, with client participation, which specifies treatment goals and objectives
Facilitates group therapy at the Peer Wellness and Recovery Center related to mental health and substance use
Some individual therapy in the community.
Provide clinical trainings for Peer Center staff members.
Provides mental health crisis intervention as needed.
Provides clinical oversight of Community Support Program.
Is dependable and punctual regarding scheduling and attendance.
Maintain relationships with referral sources.
Maintains clinical record, meeting established standards of timeliness and completeness.
Is prompt and accurate in completing all required reports, statistics and other requirements.
Meets clinical requirements of third-party payers (authorizations, reviews, documentation) and provides information necessary for prompt and accurate billing.
Performs other program related duties as assigned.
Displays a courteous and caring attitude at all times to the clientele, volunteers, and visitors of the Agency.
Cooperates and collaborates with program area staff, volunteers, and other Agency staff.
Abides by all specific program and Agency procedures, policies, and requirements.
Develops personal and program related skills through participation in internal and external training opportunities including printed material and audio and/or visual media.
Creates, maintains and shares as appropriate a dynamic self-care plan.

Benefits

Trauma Informed work environment
Flexible Work Schedule
work from home option
Clinical Supervision provided at no cost
Employer paid training opportunities on Clinical topics, modalities, and Evidence Based Practices
Flexible leave
Paid Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement
Health Insurance includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Voluntary Life Insurance, Voluntary Short Term Disability, Voluntary Critical Illness, and Accidental coverage.
401K Retirement
Casual Work Environment
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employee discounts and community perks available