Mental Health Therapist-Child Advocacy Center

Overview

UnityPoint Health- St. Luke's-Downtown Child Advocacy Center

Full-time, Days

8a-4:30p

Responsible for completing psychosocial assessments, leading one on one and group therapy within a behavioral health space in accordance with evidence-based practices. Assesses patient needs based upon a face-to-face or telehealth clinical interview, case history review and information obtained from collateral sources such as family members, the referent or other parties. Recognizes signs/symptoms associated with risk of harm to self and/or others and implements appropriate interventions as necessary. Develops and implements an appropriate treatment plan of care for the patient based upon relevant clinical information and diagnosis. Consults with family members or professionals from other agencies/organizations as necessary in developing optimal treatment services. 

Practices under a licensed provider/licensed supervision and typically is working toward their own independent licensure.  

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options focused on your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few:    

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program. • Dental, health and vision insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members. • Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.  

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Join our team of experts and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

• Perform psychosocial and diagnostic assessments 
• Diagnose patients in accordance with the current DSM
• Involve collateral sources in patient’s treatment as clinically indicated (e.g., family, friends, etc.)
• Develop individual treatment plans to help patients achieve their goals
• Provide individual, couples, family and group psychotherapy services as indicated by the treatment plan
• Provide crisis psychotherapy
• Refer patients to other services as clinically indicated
• Willingness to work with all patients seen at one’s site of care as indicated by the site.  (i.e., ages, diagnostic presentations, comorbidities, etc. in accordance with one’s scope of licensure and abilities) 
• Utilize evidenced based practices in treatment
• Follow all ethical and regulatory guidelines
• Seek consultation from your Clinical Supervisor when needed
• Provides culturally and linguistically appropriate services
• May complete court reports 

Qualifications

Education:  

• Masters Degree in Social Work, Professional Couseling and Family Therapy with a clinical/mental health concentration from an accrediated school required.

Experience:  

• Applicants should have completed practicum experiences as part of their accrediated program required.
• One year of experience working with a site clientele in addition to practicum is preferred. This may be completed at the bachelor level preferred.

License(s)/Certification(s):  

• IA Lic Mater Social Worker required.
• IA Mental Health Counselor-Temporary License required.
• IA Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training required.
• IA Adult Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training required.
• MOAB-Management of Aggresive Behavior Training required withing 30 days of hire.