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Mental Health Therapist

Mental Health Therapist

Iowa Primary Care AssociationCouncil Bluffs, IA, US
30+ days ago
Salary
$73,000.00–$76,000.00 yearly
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

The Iowa Primary Care Association is currently seeking a Mental Health Therapist to join the team at a community health center in Council Bluffs, IA.

What is a community health center (FQHC)?

  • The largest source of comprehensive primary care for medically under-resourced communities and populations.
  • They have an integrated care model - medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services, patients can access comprehensive, coordinated services often under one roof.

Position Details :

  • Location : Council Bluffs, IA
  • Full time, 40 hours / week;
  • Clinic hours : M-Th 8AM - 7 : 00PM; F - 8AM - 5PM
  • Rotating throughout the schools in the community to provide mental health services.
  • While this position works independently within the schools, they have access to their team of 3 therapists, 2 psychiatric NPs, 1 behavioral health navigator.

    • Duties :

  • Identifies barriers and poor social determinants of health that may influence treatment.
  • Creates formulations after each initial assessment and identify corresponding diagnosis according to Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorder-5.
  • Develops with patient a comprehensive treatment plan, utilizing evidence-based interventions that work to reduce impairment and improve functioning.
  • Provide evidence based counseling and behavioral health therapy to patients who seek treatment.
  • Provide both short term and long term psychotherapy services in settings that include but not limited to : warm handoffs, crisis intervention, and discharge planning.
  • Assumes accountability and maintains documentation for all consultation notes, significant incident occurrences, phone conversations, etc.
  • Work with other departments (Medical, Dental, Pharmacy, etc.) to provide integrated behavioral health services.

    • Requirements

  • Licensure or ability to obtain licensure in the state of Iowa as an LMHC or LISW.

    • Additional licensure as a LADC is preferred.

    Benefits

  • Salary Range : $73,000 - $76,000
  • Eligible for student loan repayment programs.
  • Medical, dental and vision insurance.
  • Generous PTO : 6.15 PTO accrued each pay period + 24 personal hours + 10 holidays + your birthday
  • Up to $2,000 annually in continuing education funds and 5 paid days.
  • 500 towards an annual professional membership.
  • 401k match of 4%

    • If you’re passionate about providing comprehensive care and are eager to contribute to a supportive and collaborative environment, we want to hear from you!

    Application process :

  • Upload your resume / CV via the apply button.
  • Kelly DiAllesandro will reach out to set up an initial 20 minute phone interview - she will learn about your interest and experience, and share about the role.
  • Your information is then shared with the health center to consider!