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Licensed Mental Health Therapist

UnityPoint Health
$32.73/Hr.-$49.09/Hr.
parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, Iowa, Fort Dodge
802 Kenyon Road (Show on map)
Mar 13, 2025
Area of Interest: Behavioral Health Services Sign On Bonus: $7,500 FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0 Department: Behavioral Health Outpt Svcs Shift: Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm Job ID: 162105 UnityPoint Health Information Why UnityPoint Health? Commitment to our Team - We're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members. Culture - At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and an unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve. Benefits - Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you're in. Caring is what we do, and it starts with our team members: expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program as we support you both personally and professionally. You can only give your best when you feel your best, and we help you live well with dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members to give you peace of mind. We strive to make things easier and more personal in health care to set us apart from the rest, and you can experience that commitment through early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, a tuition reimbursement program designed to help you further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family in the way that works for you. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment - At UnityPoint Health, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together. Our collective goal is to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected. Development - We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience. Community Involvement - Be an essential part of our core purpose-to improve the health of the people and communities we serve. Hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work at https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org Overview Licensed Mental Health Therapist (LMHC, LMSW, LISW, LMHT) FTE: 1.0 (Full-time, 40 hours per week) Shift: Monday - Friday 8am - 4:30pm Responsibilities Processes referrals in a prompt, thorough manner. Interviews patients, families, and community agencies representatives to obtain a comprehensive mental health evaluation and makes appropriate treatment recommendations Responsible for providing individual, couple, family and group services to meet patient and their family/significant others' social and emotional needs. Provides immediate intervention including supportive counseling to patient/family/significant other in dealing with impact of an emergency situation. Documents evaluations and ongoing services for patient's medical record in a timely manner. Works cooperatively with referral agencies in coordinating services. Facilitate support groups for behavioral health as needed. Provides in-services to the community as requested. Adheres to the Social Work Code of Ethics. Maintains effective communication/working relationships with co-workers, management, physicians and other professionals by communicating in an efficient, professional and courteous manner. Participates in educational activities, performance improvement activities, Center committees, and other related activities when requested. Demonstrates behaviors that support MHC and THS goals/objectives/vis ion. Attends and participates in Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) meetings. Maintains compliance with Human Resources policies and procedures including the dress code. Assists with development and implementation of new programs within Behavioral Health area. May practice on any Center site without on-site supervision by a psychiatrist. Qualifications Education: Minimum of a Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling or a related field from an accredited school Licensure: Licensed as an LMSW, LISW, LMFT, PsyD in the State of Iowa Experience: A minimum of two years previous counseling experience in Behavioral Health. Skills/Abilities: Good communication skills, Knowledge and experience in good interviewing techniques. Ability to understand medical terminology and communicate effectively with persons of diverse backgrounds, age, disabilities, and education levels required. Individual must demonstrate knowledge, skills, and abilities to provide services to the child, adolescent, adult and/or geriatric population.