Travel Therapist - Behavioral Health

UHS•Clive, IA

2h•Onsite

About The Position

Horizon Health, a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, is seeking a Travel Therapist specializing in Behavioral Health for a 13-week assignment in Clive, IA. This full-time position involves 40 hours per week with a 5x8 schedule and day shift. The role offers an enhanced hourly rate, a tax-exempt stipend where applicable, bi-weekly pay, paid travel, and the opportunity for overtime. Horizon Health is a leading behavioral services management company focused on improving lives through quality care. The Adventure RN program offers flexible employment opportunities across their national network of behavioral health facilities.

Requirements

Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in social work, counseling, or clinical related field
Must be licensed in the state of Iowa - will accept Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), or Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW); may consider temp licensed.
Must have current CPR and Mandatory Reporter for Adult/Child.
One or more years' experience in a mental health setting preferred and good documentation skills needed

Responsibilities

Perform social services functions to include assisting patients in meeting their biopsychosocial needs while enabling them to access through therapeutic treatment skills to achieve their optimal level of emotional health.
Provide basic consultation, teaching, complete specialized clinical social work services for patients/families receiving care, crisis intervention, short-term and long-term family therapy, and provide referrals as needed.
Provide high quality patient care, displaying good skills in assessment of patients’ functional needs and outcomes; consulting with and participating as part of the patients’ treatment team.
Assess patient needs regularly and assist in the developing and updating of the Master Treatment Plan.
Work within a team environment to ensure that each treatment modality is appropriate for the patient.
Complete and maintain all required documentation in a timely manner consistent with policies and regulations.